Liability Release and Assumption of Risk

As the responsible CCMA Member, each signed Liability Release and Assumption of Risk form must be retained by you and availableupon request by the Board of Directors. For details refer to the Rules section XI. GUESTS available on the Cowboy Campsite websiteunder Protected: Members Only.

Cowboy Campsite Members Association (CCMA) is engaged in the business of owning, operating, and maintaining horse camping facilities on real property commonly described as 6885 Medford Rd., Sedro Woolley, WA (the “Property”). Among other things, the Campsite provides facilities for horseback riding, camping facilities and a variety of associated member activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Participant hereby agrees as follows:

Participant is either: a CCMA Member, a guest of a Member, or an independent contractor or business performing work on CCMA property. In entering the Property and/or in using any facilities located on the Property and/or inengaging in any activities of the Campsite while on the Property, whether as an active participant, observer, contractor orbusiness, Participant understands and agrees that there exists a substantial risk and danger in doing so. Specifically, Participant understands and agrees that significant risks and dangers exist in the activities which are conducted on the Property. Furthermore, Participant understands that partaking in or being in close proximity to any such activity and/or other activity while on the Property, including, but not limited to horseback riding, any handling of horses or other animals, being in the general vicinity of horses or other animals, or machinery may result IN SERIOUS BODILY HARM OR DEATH and/or injuries to other persons, and personal or real property. Participant, by signing below, assumes all the risks and accompanying injuries that may result by reason of Participant being present on the Property or performing work on the Property.

It is clearly understood and agreed that participation in any activity on the Property, or if any interaction occurs by Participant with a horse, or any other animal, while on the property, including, but not limited to: riding, grooming, feeding or petting a horse or other animal. Participant shall use the utmost care in such activity. This includes, controlling said horse or other animal. Furthermore, Participant hereby warrants and represents that he/she is duly qualified to partake in such interaction and that he/she has undergone the proper training and education to do so.

Any person or entity performing work on CCMA Property, whether for a member or for the CCMA, shall operate as an independent contractor. The Participant/Contractor shall have complete control and responsibility for completing the work safely. By signing this Liability Release and Assumption of Risk, the Participant/Contractor acknowledges that CCMA provides no assurance that the property is safe from obvious or hidden defects. Participant/Contractor understands that the property is in an unimproved, natural condition. Participant/Contractor will not proceed with any work unless confident the work can be performed safely.

Participant understands and agrees that the Campsite does not maintain accident and/or medical insurance for its Members, guests, or contractors. Participant warrants and represents that he or she either has accident or medical insurance or has chosen not to have such coverage, and that should the Participant need medical treatment resulting from injury while on the Property, whether participating in any activity on the Property, that Participant is responsible for all such medical expenses incurred.

Participant acknowledges and understands that upon entering the Property or participating in any activity on the Property, whether or not such activity should include interaction with a horse or other animal, the Participant does so entirely at his or her own risk, and thereby assumes the risk of any injuries or property damage that may occur while on the Property. Participant hereby releases and holds harmless CCMA and its representatives from any claim, legal liability, legalaction or right for damages arising out of Participant’s presence or work on the Property. Participant agrees to indemnify and defend CCMA and its representatives and assumes and accepts full responsibility for any damages to the Property or persons or property of others thereon caused by Participant or by Participant’s personal property while on the Property.

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be meant to establish either CCMA or Participant a partner, or employee of the other party for any purpose. This Agreement may not be amended except in a writing signed by both parties. No waiver by either party of any right shall be construed as a waiver of any other right. If a court finds any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby, and shall be interpreted so as best to effect the intent of the parties. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior proposals, agreements, representations and understandings.

Members and Guests are required to follow the CCMA Rules at all times. Members are responsible for monitoring guest/contractor activity to ensure compliance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, participant, parent or legal guardian being of legal age, has read and understands this Agreement and release, and has executed this Agreement on the date first written above.