I declare that the horse/s that I entered and am bringing to the event, has / have been in good health, eating normally and not shown signs of illness during the last three days leading up to this event. I give my authorisation for the Event Organising Committee/ Biosecurity Manager to call for veterinary inspection of the horse/s named above and ein my care should they be showing signs of illness at any time during the course of the event. I agree to pay any veterinary fees incurred for the abovementioned horses as a result of this veterinary examination.
I AGREE TO ENSURE THAT:
All horses, vehicles and equipment accompanying horse/s will be clean and free of solid material (that could contain disease agents) prior to departing property of origin.
I FURTHER DECLARE THAT:
1.The information contained in this Biosecurity Declaration is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
2. I agree to abide by all conditions that may be imposed at any time by the Event Organising Committee/Biosecurity Manager. 3. I acknowledge that in failure to comply, I may be directed to leave the event and my nominations will be forfeited.
4. I acknowledge that decontamination and disinfection procedures may be required of me if instructed by the Event Organising Committee/Biosecurity Manager.
5. I acknowledge that there is a possibility that horses might become infected with disease agents as a result of any movements and if necessary horses and premises will be quarantined in accordance with any legislation covering such occurrences including policies and procedures in effect at that time.
6. I AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO SEEK COMPENSATION OF ANY TYPE FROM DRESSAGE NSW, EQUESTRIAN NSW, SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, OR ANY OF THEIR OFFICERS, SERVANTS OR AGENTS FOR ANY LOSS, INJURY OR OTHER DAMAGE ARISING IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE HENDRA VIRUS IN ANY HORSE OR PERSON ATTENDING THE EVENT OR FROM ANY PERSON OR ANIMAL CONTRACTING ANY ILLNESS OR DISABILITY, FROM THE HENDRA VIRUS, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OR HOWSOEVER OTHERWISE.