All exhibitors will be required to read and sign this Entry, Realease and Waiver Agreement
Rule Books will be available for referral or questions.
Entry Agreement - Terms & Conditions for entry & release, waiver and indemnification agreement
I have read the rules concerning competitions as printed in the IAHA Handbook/Directory (Arabian), the AMHA handbook (Morgan),
Morab show standard or Saddlebred rules.  I am aware of the rules regarding exhibiting my horse.
Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnification.  This Document waives very important legal rights. Read carefully before signing.
With consideration of and with awareness of the Tennessee State Law which states that an equine professional is not liable for any injury or death of anyone taking part in equine activities due to the inherent risk of injury to anyone taking part in equine activies, I agree that I choose to participate voluntarily in this Competition, as a rider, driver, handler, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, junior exhibitor, or as a parent or gaurdian of a junior exhibitor on behalf of that junior exhibitor. I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and participation in this competition involve serious risk of harm including, but not limited to, risks of accident, serious bodily injury, including death, broken bones, head injuries, truama, pain and suffering and property damage.  I assume all risks of harm to me, my horse or my property.  I agree for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to relase IAHA, AMHA, MHA, AMR, SEMAC, the East TN Agricultural Exposition Center, any other club, association or business associated with this event, any and all of their respective officers, officials, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers, and insurers (collectively "the released parties") from any and all claims for damage, loss, or injury to myself, other persons, horses or other property belonging to me to the fullest extent permitted by law that arises out of or relates in any way to the Competition and my participation in the Competition Including but not limited to, damages, loss, or injury resulting from any acts, failure to act, negligence or neglect of other entrants, the released parties, their contractors or invitees, as well as for theft, vandalism, fire, other casualty damage, or damage arising out of any defects in the premises. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless (that is pay all losses, damages, attorneys fees and costs of) the released parties from and against any and all claims, demands, penalties, actions, losses, costs, damages, injuries, liabilites and obligations (including attorney's fees) of whatsoever kind and nature, which may be asserted against or incurred by any of them as a result of (1) my participation in the Competition or (2) any act, failure to act, or neglect (a) by me, my agents, employees, riders, handlers, trianers, coaches, drivers, contractors or invitees, or (b) by any animal owned or exhibited by me or in my custody or control. I agree and represent that I am qualified and eligible to enter and/or participate in the Competition and every horse I am entering is qualified and eligible as entered.  I agree to accept as final any decision of IAHA, AMHA, MHA, AMR, SEMAC and/or other sponsoring clubs or Associations, the Show Commission or Show Officials concerning my qualification or my horse's qualification to enter the Competition or any results of the Competition, except to the extent that the rules of IAHA, AMHA, MHA, AMR, the Competition, permit a protest or hearing of such decisions.  Should a hearing be requested, I agree to accept as FINAL the decision of the particular hearing body.  I agree to release, hold harmless and not to sue any of the released parties concerning any decision of IAHA, AMHA, MHA, AMR, the Competition, it's Show Commission or Committee, Show Officials or any hearing body that relates to my qualifications or my horse(s) qualifications to enter the Competition or any results of the Competition.  I agree that the  Show Committee, IAHA, AMHA, MHA or AMR have sole right to control, sell, supervise or give away (or assign to others the right to do so) the exclusive rights to broadcast, televise, reproduce, transmit and disseminate all or part of this event, and I agree that the Show Committee, IAHA, AMHA, MHA or AMR may use or assign, in any way they see fit, photographes, films, videos, audio's, cablecasts, or other likenesses of me and my horse taken during the course of the Competition for the promotion, coverage or benefit of the Competition, IAHA, AMHA, MHA, AMR, SEMAC or other sponsoring horse associations.  Those likenesses shall not be used to advertise a product and they may not be used in a way which implies endorsement of any company, product, product category or service.  I hereby expressly and irrevocably waive and release any rights in connection with such use, including any claim to compensation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or to misappropriation.  By signing below as a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child's participation and agree to all of the above provisions, and further agree to assume all of the obligations of this Assumption of Risk, Relase and Indemnification personally and on behalf of the child.  This Assumption of Risk, Release and Indemnification is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee and is intended to be interpreted as broadly as possible.  I agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue (place) lor any legal action against any of the released parties shall be in the local district courts or the federal court of the State of Tennessee.  If any part of this agreement is determined to be unenforceable, all other parts shall remain in effect.
Entry Agreement
I have read the prize list for this Competition and agree to all of its provisions.  I understand and agree that by entering this Competition, I am subject to the Prize list, and local rules of the Competition.  I agree to waive the right to the use of my photos at the competition.
Release, Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Indemnification
I Agree in consideration for my participation in this Competition, The Liberty Classic United Horse Show, to the following:
I Agree that I choose to participate voluntarily in the Competition with my horse as rider, driver, handler, lessee, owner, agent, coach, trainer, or as parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor.  I am fully aware and acknowledge that horse sports and the Competition involve inherent dangerous risks of accident, loss, and serious bodily injury including broken bones, head injuries, trauma, pain, sufferieng, or death ("harm").
I Agree to release the Competiton from all claims for money damages or otherwise for any Harm to me or my horse and for any Harm caused by me or my horse to others, even if the Harm resulted, directly or indirectly from the negligence of the Competition.
I Agree to expressly assume all risks of Harm to me or my horse, including Harm resulting from the negligence of the Competition.
I Agree to indemnify (that is, to pay any losses, damages, or costs incurred by the Competiton and to hold them harmless with respect to claims for Harm to me or my horse, and for claims made by others for any Harm caused by me or my horse at the Competition.
I understand the rules about protective equipment, and I understand that I am entitled to wear protective equipment without penalty, & I acknowledge that the Competition strongly encourages me to do so while WARNING that NO safety equipment can guard against ALL injuries.
If I am a parent or guardian of a junior exhibitor, I consent to the child's participation and AGREE to all of the above provisions and AGREE to assume all of the obligations of this release on the child's behalf.
I Agree that "The Competition", includes all officials, officers, directors, employees, agents, personnel, volunteers & affiliated organizations.
By signing below, I agree to be bound by all applicable Rules, Show Rules and all terms and provisions of the entry blank.
Rider/Driver Handler (mandatory) Owner/Agent (mandatory) Trainer (Mandatory) Coach (if applicable)
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