Terms and Conditions
Equestrian Safety Group
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Equestrian Safety Group (“ESG,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website (“Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
2. Purpose of the Website
Equestrian Safety Group provides educational information, resources, and training classes related to equestrian safety. All content is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional instruction, veterinary advice, medical advice, or legal advice.
3. Assumption of Risk
Equestrian activities are inherently dangerous and involve risks that may result in serious injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage. These risks include, but are not limited to:
Unpredictable behavior of horses
Falls, kicks, bites, trampling, or collisions
Equipment failure
Fire, weather events, natural disasters, or acts of God
Human error, negligence, or omission
By using this Website or participating in ESG programs, you voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, even if arising from the negligence of ESG or others.
4. No Guarantee of Safety
While ESG strives to provide accurate, current, and practical safety information, no equestrian activity can ever be made completely safe. Injuries, accidents, property damage, fires, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events may occur despite best efforts to prevent or mitigate risk.
ESG does not guarantee that following its educational materials, recommendations, or training will prevent injury, loss, or damage.
5. Disclaimer of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Equestrian Safety Group disclaims all liability for any injury, loss, damage, death, or expense arising out of or related to:
Use of or reliance upon information provided on the Website
Participation in ESG classes, programs, or activities
Failure to follow ESG guidance
Following ESG guidance
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
Fire, natural disasters, weather conditions, or acts of God
Acts or omissions of third parties
Use of the Website and ESG information is entirely at your own risk.
6. Hold Harmless and Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Equestrian Safety Group, including its members, managers, employees, volunteers, instructors, representatives, affiliates, agents, and contractors, from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:
Your use of the Website
Your participation in ESG programs or activities
Any injury, death, or property damage you or others sustain
Your reliance on ESG educational materials
Any alleged negligence, omission, or wrongdoing by ESG
This obligation applies whether or not the claim arises from ESG’s negligence, except where prohibited by law.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent allowed by law, ESG shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of income, loss of use, or loss of data, even if ESG has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. User Responsibilities
You agree that you are solely responsible for:
Your safety and the safety of others
Evaluating your own skill level, equipment, horse, environment, and conditions
Seeking professional instruction or medical/veterinary advice when necessary
Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards
9. Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, videos, and training materials, is the property of Equestrian Safety Group or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Content may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
10. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. ESG does not control or endorse these sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices.
11. Website Availability
ESG does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to the Website and reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state or country in which Equestrian Safety Group is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14. Changes to These Terms
ESG reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Equestrian Safety Group
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 4811 Waymacks Road, Charles City, Virginia 23030 USA