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FARMINGTON POLO GROUNDS

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK,

HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNITY & WAIVER OF CLAIM AGREEMENT

 

This Release Of Liability, Voluntary Assumption Of The Risk, Hold Harmless/Indemnity & Waiver Of Claim Agreement  (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between _________________________________________ ________________________(“Participant” organization or individual) and Bozzuto’s, Inc. and Town Farm Development LLC  (jointly, dba as the “Farmington Polo Club”) and Hometown Foundation, Inc. (together, referred to herein as, the “Farmington Polo Grounds”).

 

Participant has decided to hold, host, sponsor, organize and/or participate in the following event at property owned and managed by the Farmington Polo Grounds at 152 Town Farm Road, Farmington, Connecticut (the “Property”) voluntarily: ___________________________________________(name of event) on _____________- ___________, 20__ (date(s) of Event).  Participant is aware that there are equine activities at the Property continuously, and that these may include polo lessons, polo competitions, purchase and sale activities, horse care and barn activities, and boarding and pasturing horses. Participant recognizes that equine activities, and being around horses generally, is hazardous and that the potential hazards include the risk of serious injury, including serious bodily injury, including death, and property damage. It is understood by Participant that horses, by nature, can be unpredictable, that the risk of serious injury and other harm cannot be eliminated. Participant acknowledges and accepts that it is Participant’s obligation to manage and reduce risks by staying away from and instructing those under its control, including volunteers, spectators and/or its contractors and other agents, to stay away from all horses and equine activities that are not part of the Event.  

 

In consideration of being allowed to hold, host, sponsor, organize and/or participate in the Event, Participant expressly and freely agrees to assume all risk, including risk of serious personal injury, death and other damages or losses, arising from equine activities and to waive and release any and all claims arising from the Event, generally, and/or equine activities, due to any cause whatsoever, to the fullest extent of the law, including claims of negligence that Participant may have now or in the future against Farmington Polo Grounds, its officers, employees or agents, and hold harmless and indemnify the Farmington Polo Grounds against any and all claims arising from the acts or omissions of Participant and/or of Participant’s  volunteers, participants, employees, spectators and guests.

 

FOR ORGANIZATIONS: 

 

I, the undersigned, represent that I am duly authorized by ________________________________  (the “Participant “ organization) to accept the terms set forth above and enter into this Agreement on behalf of the organization. I represent that the organization is signing this agreement freely and of its own accord with the understanding that it is binding upon the organization as set forth above. On behalf of the organization, I agree that an electronic, scanned version of this signed document shall serve as an original.

 

X ________________________________(signature)    _________________(title)          ____________(date signed)

                                                         Print name: _____________________________________________

FOR INDIVIDUALS:

 

I ____________________________________(print name of individual Participant) agree to assume all risk, waive, release, hold harmless and indemnify the Farmington Polo Grounds, as set forth above, on behalf of myself and my heirs, assigns and next of kin.  I agree that an electronic, scanned version of this signed document shall serve as an original. X ________________________________________(signature)     __________________ (date signed)

      

Rain / Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy:

The safety of both horse and rider is our first concern. FPC management reserves the right to cancel a match if field conditions do not meet safety standards. In the event FPC cancels a scheduled match, all tickets can be credited towards another 2026 season match. (*Dream Ride Gold Cup excluded). A 50% refund will be credited ONLY towards VIP TABLES and Reserved TAILGATE Spots for those who cannot attend another 2026 match. All VIP Individual Admission and General Admission are NON-REFUNDABLE. We understand the inconvenience, as many preparations and logistics go into producing our weekly matches. Your understanding and acknowledgement of our refund policy is greatly appreciated, as we always try out best to improve our polo experience and perform the best polo around each season.

*How will I know if a match is cancelled? In the event of a cancellation, a message will be posted to our social media accounts, as well as our website by 12pm the day of the match. A member from our team will contact VIP Table and Tailgate ticket holders. Please note- tickets are not eligible for refunds if more than 2 chukkas are played prior to cancelling.