waiver and release of liability, - assumption of risk and indemnity

11.16.23

For and in consideration of United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. dba US Equestrian (“USEF”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in any

capacity (including as a rider, driver, handler, vaulter, longeur, lessee, owner, agent, coach, ofﬁcial, trainer or volunteer) in a USEF sanctioned, licensed or

approved event or activity, including but not limited to equestrian clinics, practices, shows, competitions and related or incidental activities and

________________________________(“USEF Event” or “USEF Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, heirs and next of kin,

and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual repre-

sentations pursuant to this Agreement (the “Agreement”):

A. RULES AND REGULATIONS: hereby agree that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all applicable Federation Bylaws, rules, and policies

including the USEF Safe Sport Policy and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) as published at www.usef.org, as amended from time to time.

B. 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 USEF Event involves risks and dangers including, with-

out 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 specta-

tors; 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 USEF Event organizers and competition management; and other undeﬁned, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”).

WARNING:

Under Indiana law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting

from the inherent risks of equine activities.

C. 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 USEF Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Par-

ties 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 USEF 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 USEF Event.

D. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNITY: In conjunction with my participation in any USEF Event, I hereby release, waive

and covenant not to sue, and further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the following parties: USEF, USEF Recognized Afﬁliate Associations,

the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USEF clubs, members, Event participants (including athletes/riders, coaches, trainers, judg-

es/ofﬁcials, and other personnel), the Event owner, licensee, and competition managers; the promoters, sponsors, or advertisers of any USEF Event; any

charity or other beneﬁciary which may beneﬁt from the USEF Event; the owners, managers, or lessors of any facilities or premises where a USEF Event may

be held; and all directors, ofﬁcers, employees, 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 USEF Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties.

E. COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues

and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be

unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and

enforceability of any remaining provisions.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY, 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 signing below, that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all applicable Federation Bylaws, rules, and policies including the USEF Safe

Sport Policy and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) as published at www.usef.org, as amended from time to time, as well as all terms and

provisions of this Prize List. 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.

The parties agree that this agreement may be electronically signed. The parties agree that the electronic signatures appearing on this agreement

are the same as handwritten signatures for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY,

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION

4001 WING COMMANDER WAY

LEXINGTON, KY 40511

859.810.8733

FAX 859.721.1151

USEF.ORG

RIDER/DRIVER/HANDLER/VAULTER/LONGEUR OWNER TRAINER OFFICIAL STAFF VOLUNTEER COACH (IF APPLICABLE)

Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________ Print Name:___________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: (Required if Rider/Driver/Handler/Vaulter/Longeur is a minor) ___________________________________________________Date: ______________

Print Parent//Guardian Name: _________________________________Emergency Contact Phone No. ________________________________