Gypsy Live LLC Horse Show Entry Agreement
GYPSY LIVE LLC ENTRY AGREEMENT – All entries are accepted with the understanding that Gypsy Live LLC will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any horse exhibited or any article of any kind. All horses shall be under the control and direction of the Show Committee but solely at the risk of the exhibitor, who will be responsible for any loss, damage or injury to any person, animals or property occasioned by him, his agents or employees, or by any animal owned or exhibited by him, and shall indemnify Gypsy Live LLC against any and all loss, damages and liability thus occasioned, including, but not limited to, any and all legal costs, including attorney fees, which may be incurred as a result thereof. Exhibitors, grooms, handlers, owners, etc. are hereby warned that they may not use any device or conduct which may cause harm to any other person(s), horse(s), or equipment. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS ENTRY FORM SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE BY EACH PERSON TO THE RULES AND PROVISIONS SET FORTH BY GYPSY LIVE LLC.
I have read the rules concerning competitions as printed in all Gypsy Live LLC documents and the Gypsy Horse Show Association Rule Book and agree to be bound by and subject to those Rules.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION - This document waives very important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. In consideration for Gypsy Live LLC permitting me to participate in this Competition, and by signing the entry blank, I agree as follows: I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in this Competition, as a rider, driver, handler, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, spectator, bystander, junior exhibitor, or as a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I AM FULLY AWARE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT HORSE SPORTS AND PARTICIPATION IN THIS COMPETITION INVOLVE SERIOUS RISK OF HARM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RISKS OF ACCIDENT, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, BROKEN BONES, HEAD INJURIES, TRAUMA, PAIN, AND SUFFERING, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. I ASSUME ALL RISKS OF HARM TO ME, MY HORSE OR MY PROPERTY. I AGREE for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to release Gypsy Live LLC, the Competition, the facilities leased by Gypsy Live LLC and the owner(s) of the facilities, and all of their respective officers, operators, officials, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers, affiliated organizations and insurers (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims for damage, loss, or injury to myself, other persons, horses or other property belonging to me to the fullest extent permitted by law that arises out of or relates in any way to the Competition and my participation in the Competition INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES, LOSS, OR INJURY RESULTING FROM ANY ACTS, FAILURE TO ACT, NEGLIGENCE OR NEGLECT OF OTHER ENTRANTS, THE RELEASED PARTIES, THEIR CONTRACTORS OR INVITEES, as well as for theft, vandalism, fire, other casualty damage, or damage arising out of any defects in the premises. I AGREE to indemnify and hold harmless (that is pay all losses, damages, attorneys fees and costs of) the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, penalties, actions, losses, costs, damages, injuries, liabilities and obligations (including attorney’s fees) of whatsoever kind and nature, which may be asserted against or incurred by any of them as a result of (1) my participation in the Competition or (2) any act, failure to act, or neglect (a) by me, my agents, employees, riders, handlers, trainers, coaches, drivers, contractors or invitees, or (b) by any animal owned or exhibited by me or in my custody or control. I AGREE and represent that I am qualified and eligible to enter and/or participate in the Competition, and every horse I am entering is qualified and eligible as entered. I AGREE to accept AS FINAL any decision of Gypsy Live LLC, the Show Commission or Show Officials concerning my qualification or the qualification of my horse to enter the Competition or any results of the Competition, except to the extent that the Rules and Regulations of Gypsy Live LLC and GHSA, the Competition, permit a protest or hearing of such decisions. Should a hearing be requested, I agree to accept AS FINAL the decision of the particular hearing body. I agree to release, hold harmless and not to sue Gypsy Live LLC, GHSA, the Competition Sponsor, their officers, directors, employees, volunteers or members concerning any decision of Gypsy Live LLC, GHSA, the Competition, its Show Commission, Show Officials or any hearing body that relates to my qualifications or my horse(s) qualifications to enter the Competition or any results of the Competition. I AGREE that Gypsy Live LLC has the sole right to control, sell, supervise or give away (or assign to others the right to do so) the exclusive rights to broadcast, televise, reproduce, transmit and disseminate all or part of this event, and I agree that Gypsy Live LLC may use or assign, in any way Gypsy Live LLC sees fit, photographs, films, videos, audios, cablecasts, or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the Competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the Competition or Gypsy Live LLC. Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in such a way which implies endorsement of any company, product, product category or service. I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation. By signing below as a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child’s participation and agree to all of the above provisions, and further agree to assume all of the obligations of this Gypsy Live LLC Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnification personally and on behalf of the child. This Gypsy Live LLC Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnification is governed by the Laws of the State of Florida and is intended to be interpreted as broadly as possible. I agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue (place) for any legal action against Gypsy Live LLC, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers or agents shall be in the local district courts or the federal court of the State of Florida. If any part of this agreement is determined to be unenforceable, all other parts shall remain effect. I AGREE that “Gypsy Live LLC” and “Competition” as used herein includes Gypsy Live LLC, GHSA, Competition Management, Arena Horse Shows of Ocala LLC dba World Equestrian Cetner; Equestrian Operations, LLC, Columbus Hospitality LLC, as well as all of their officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers and affiliates. I AGREE that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse, as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, or death (“Harm”). I AGREE to hold harmless and release Gypsy Live LLC and the Competition from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm arises or results, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of Gypsy Live LLC or the Competition. I AGREE to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of Gypsy Live LLC or the Competition. I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) Gypsy Live LLC and the Competition and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse while at the Competition. I have read the Rules about protective equipment, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, and I acknowledge that Gypsy Live LLC strongly encourages me to do so while WARNING that no protective equipment can guard against all injuries. If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child’s participation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on the child’s behalf I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching and abilities to safely compete in this competition. I AGREE that if I am injured at this competition, the medical personnel treating my injuries may provide information on my injury and treatment to Gypsy Live LLC.