RELEASE FORM ENDURANCE
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 Hector Half-Hundred 50-mile endurance ride, 30-mile limited distance ride, or 15-mile introductory ride, I do hereby for myself, my heirs and assigns, release and hold harmless ride management, ride volunteers, AERC, ECTRA, 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 I and my horse 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 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 I or my horse may be injured or die or my property may be damaged.
In the unlikely event that my horse is seriously ill or injured and I (rider/owner) am not available, I authorize ride management, acting on the permission of the person identified above, or Dr. Pamela Karner, 607-280-2282, if this person is not available), to authorize treatment (including referral), and if necessary, transport of the horse for that treatment. I assume responsibility for any resulting expenses.
In the event that the Rider/participant initiates a lawsuit against ride management, ride volunteers, AERC, ECTRA, and their agents, officers, servants, employees and officials as a result of his/her participation in the ride, and said Rider/participant 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 dated within 1 calendar year from September 14, 2024. I also consent to a drug test upon my horse if requested.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE LIABILITY RELEASE AND AGREEMENT, AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.