| By entering this competition (Competition), organized and/or managed by High Desert Hunter/Jumper Association (HDHJA) (Competition Management) and for which points will be tracked by the Oregon Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) and United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and signing this entry blank, and on behalf of myself and my principals, representatives, employees, and agents, I AGREE that I am subject to, and agree to be bound by, the Bylaws and Rules of the OHJA and USHJA. I AGREE to release and hold harmless the OHJA, USHJA, and Competition Management and their respective officers, directors, members, representatives, employees, and agents for any action taken under the Rules. I represent that I am eligible to enter and/or participate under the Rules and every horse I am entering is eligible as entered. \r\nOHJA AND USHJA RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION: This document waives important legal rights. Read it carefully before signing. \r\nAs consideration for my participation in this Competition, I AGREE to the following: \r\n(1) the construction and application of OHJA rules are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, and any action instituted against the OHJA must be filed in the State of Oregon;\r\n(2) the OHJA and Competition Management as used herein includes their respective officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, and volunteers;\r\n(3) I choose to participate in the Competition with the horse (Horse) identified on the entry blank accompanying this release as a rider, handler, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor;\r\n(4) I am fully aware and acknowledge that participating in horse sports, including participating in the Competition with Horse, is a dangerous activity that involves risks, including but not limited to inherent risks, that can result in an accident, loss, and serious bodily injury, including but not limited to broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, suffering, and death (collectively, Harm);\r\n(5) I AGREE to knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly assume any and all risks of Harm to me or Horse, including but not limited to Harm resulting from the negligence and excluding the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the OHJA, USHJA, and Competition Management (collectively, the Released Parties);\r\n(6) I AGREE to hold harmless and release the Released Parties from any and all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or Horse and for any Harm of any nature caused by me or Horse to others. This agreement of release includes, but is not limited to, Harm that arises or results, directly or indirectly, from the negligence of the Released Parties, and excludes Harm that arises or results, directly or indirectly, from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the Released Parties;\r\n (7) I AGREE to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by) the Released Parties and to hold each of them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or Horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or Horse while at the premises hosting the Competition. I AGREE that this promise of indemnity includes attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the Released Parties in defending against any claims by me, or my personal representative, guardian, or heirs;\r\n(8) I ACKNOWLEDGE that no protective or safety equipment or device, including but not limited to riding helmets and breakaway jump cups/pins, can guard against or prevent all injuries or Harm; \r\n(9) I represent that I have the requisite training, coaching, and abilities to safely participate in this Competition with Horse;\r\n(10) I intend this agreement to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under Oregon law. I further intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the extent permitted under Oregon law;\r\n(11) I agree that if any provision of this agreement is deemed to be unenforceable by a court of appropriate jurisdiction, then the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect; \r\n(12) By signing below, I AGREE to be bound by all applicable OHJA and USHJA Rules and to the terms and conditions of this Entry Agreement; and\r\n(13) If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the childs participation in the Competition, I AGREE to all of the above provisions, and I AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this Release on the childs behalf.\r\n |
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