1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK: It is understood and agreed that this event is a non-professional, amateur sporting event. It is conducted by an all volunteer board solely for the enjoyment of the participants, their friends, their families and spectators. I RECOGNIZE THAT THIS IS A RISKY SPORT AND I AM FULLY AWARE AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THE RISKS AND DANGERS INHERENT IN THIS ACTIVITY IN A COMPETITIVE RIDE SITUATION including, but not limited to risks from natural conditions, including wildlife such as rattlesnakes, bears and mountain lions, hazards caused by the negligence or imcompetence of other volunteers and of riders or their failure to control their mounts, hazards of vehicular traffic, narrow percipitious trails in remote wilderness areas, risks of injuries from falling, altitude sickness, overuse, fatigue, dehydration, getting lost, exposure to elements and falling rocks and trees. These are only some of the risks. I understand that there is no way for Ride Management to anticipate, identify, modify or eliminate all risks nor has Ride Management undertaken to do so. I further understand that if in fact I or members of my family/crew become injured or incapacitiated, it may be difficult or impossible to get required medical aid to me in time to avoid additional injury or even death.