This liability release and agreement must be signed and returned with your entry. No cross outs or additions are permitted.
In consideration for permission to enter and participate in the New York 12.5/25/50 Mile Competitive Trail Ride , I do hereby for myself, my heirs and assigns, release and hold harmless Ride Management, Ride volunteers, NYS-DEC, NYSHC, ECTRA, Madison County Agricultural Society (MCAS) and their agents, officers, servants, employees and officials, from all claims, demands, actions and causes of action of any kind, for injury or death sustained by me or my horse, and damage to my property, incurred during this ride arising from negligence or any other fault. “Ride” includes from the time my horse and I arrive at base camp until the time that we leave the premises, as well as the actual event. “Horse” means the animal I am riding or have entered. I understand that horseback riding/driving is an inherently dangerous activity and am aware that 1. The ride involves being in areas for extended periods of time not close to communications, transportation, medical and veterinary assistance; 2. That these areas have natural and man-made hazards, which Ride Management cannot anticipate, modify or eliminate; 3. That both my own horse and those of other participants can be excitable, difficult to control and unpredictable, and can panic, bite, rear, kick, strike, stumble or fall; 4. That as a result of participating in the ride my horse or I may be injured, die or my property damaged. In the event that the Rider/participant initiates a lawsuit against ride management, ride volunteers, NYS-DEC, NYSHC, ECTRA, MCAS and their agents, officers, servants, employees and officials as a result of his/her participation in the ride, and said Rider fails to establish liability or fault of the above-named entities, the undersigned agrees to pay all litigation costs and legal expenses incurred by the above-named entities in defending said lawsuit. It is further agreed that the above-named entities may assign their right to recover legal fees and expenses to their insurance carrier. I agree to take full responsibility for my horse and myself. I recognize that the ride is a strenuous activity and I represent that my horse and I are in adequate physical and mental condition to participate. I recognize that my participation in the ride is voluntary. I agree to wear certified (ASTM Fl 163/SEI) protective headgear at all times when mounted throughout the ride. In addition, my participating equine will have a negative Coggins test, and will be vaccinated against rabies within the past year from ride date. I also consent to a drug test upon my horse if requested. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE LIABILITY RELEASE AND AGREEMENT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.