By entering and riding in this Bellingham Riding Club (BRC) event, you agree to and acknowledge the following:
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK: I knowingly, willingly, and voluntarily acknowledge the inherent risks associated
with the sport of equestrian and know that horseback riding and related equestrian activities are inherently
dangerous, and that participation in any BRC Event involves risks and dangers including, without limitation, the
potential for serious bodily injury (including broken bones, head or neck injuries), sickness and disease (including
communicable diseases), trauma, pain & suffering, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss of or damage
to personal property (including my mount & equipment) arising out of the unpredictable behavior of horses;
exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers
or spectators; contact or collision with other participants and horses, natural or manmade objects; adverse
weather conditions; facilities issues and premises conditions; failure of protective equipment (including helmets);
inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the
BRC Event organizers and competition management; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently
unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACT WARNING: CAUTION: HORSEBACK
RIDING AND EQUINE ACTIVITIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Under the laws of most
States, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for any injury to, or the death of, a
participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I
understand that the aforementioned Risks may be caused in whole or in part or result directly or indirectly from
the negligence of my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the BRC Events,
or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby voluntarily and knowingly
assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses that I incur as a result of
my participation in any BRC Events. I also agree to be responsible for any injury or damage caused by me, my
horse, my employees or contractors under my direction and control at any BRC Event. WAIVER AND RELEASE
OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY: In conjunction with my participation in any BRC Event, I
hereby release, waive and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the
following parties: BRC, BRC members, Event participants (including athletes/riders, coaches, trainers,
judges/officials, and other personnel), the Event owner, licensee, and competition managers; the promoters, or
advertisers of any BRC Event; Event; the owners, managers, or lessors of any facilities or premises where a BRC
Event may be held; and all directors, officers, agents, contractors, and volunteers of any of the aforementioned
parties (Individually and Collectively, the “Released Parties” or “Event Organizers”), with respect to any liability,
claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss, or expense (including court costs and reasonable
attorney fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my
participation in the BRC Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or
omissions of the Released Parties. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS UNDERSTAND ALL OF ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, AND KNOW IT CONTAINS AN ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER FROM
LIABILITY, AS WELL AS A HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS. By registering for this
event, I (as the participant or as the Parent/Legal Guardian of a minor) hereby accept and agree to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement in connection with my (or the minor’s) participation in any BRC Event. If, despite this
Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf or the minor’s behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the
Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such
Liabilities as the result of such claim.