AKC Field Trial or Hunt Test Form

AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website www.akc.orgI certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

Liability Release Form

 

A. Agreement Scope and Territory

I hereby voluntarily request and agree to participate in dog, field trial, and equine activities with my own dog, horse, and with other dogs, horses, and birds.

This agreement shall be legally binding upon Owner(s) and/or Participant(s), and the parents or legal guardians thereof if a minor, his/her/their heirs, estate, assigns, including all minor children, and personal representatives; and shall be interpreted according to the laws of Merced County, CA. Any disputes by the Owner(s) shall be litigated in and venue shall be Merced County, CA.

B. Activity Risk Classification

Dog training/hunting/field trialing/horseback riding is classified as RUGGED ADVENTURE RECREATIONAL SPORT ACTIVITY, and there are numerous obvious and non-obvious inherent risks always present in such activity despite all safety precautions. When working with animals, despite any level of training, they are liable to act according to its natural instincts. When working outside terrain is uneven, and conditions can change or deteriorate rapidly affecting both animals and people.

Hunting training includes the use of blank guns and/or shotguns. Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) are responsible for their own safety. Should personal property damage and/or medical treatment be required, Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) shall be liable for all such incurred expenses.

C. Protective Gear

Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) have been fully warned and advised by This Kennel that protective hand, eye, ear, and headgear should be used in such activities requiring them. Minors are required to wear protective gear.

D. Liability Release

In consideration of This Kennel allowing my participation in this activity, under the terms set forth herein, Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) and the parent or guardian thereof if a minor, do agree to hold harmless and release This Kennel’s owners, employees, agents, officers, premises owners, insurers, and affiliated organizations from legal liability due to This Kennel’s ordinary negligence; and Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) do further agree that except in the event of This Kennel’s gross negligence and willful and wonton misconduct, Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) shall not bring any claims, demands, legal actions and causes of action, against This Kennel and/or its associates, for any economic and non- economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) and his/her/their visitors.