April 12, 2026

Patty Yust's lovely farm, directions provided with entry (Central Whatcom County). Groups of 3 for 70 minutes.

Members $50.00 / Nonmembers $65

Check or PayPal

Entry filled online or copied and sent to Carol.

We are attempting to match groups according to horse's fitness and training this year. This may affect haul times. Of course we will work with folks wanting to be together, etc.

Payment via PayPal (whatcomdressageandeventing@gmail.com or website) or checks to WCDEA. Mail checks to Carol Landt 4457 Dewey Rd, B'ham WA 98226

Questons? Text Carol at 360-739-2621 or email whatcomdressageandeventing@gmail.com 

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 WCDEA 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 WCDEA 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 WCDEA 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 WCDEA 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 WCDEA Event.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY: In conjunction with my participation in any WCDEA Event, I hereby release, waive and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties: WCDEA, WCDEA 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 WCDEA Event; Event; the owners, managers, or lessors of any facilities or premises where a WCDEA Event may be held; named for this event Patty Yust and Jeff Popp, 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 WCDEA 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 WCDEA 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.