INDIANA ROUGH RIDERS, INC.
GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Since the use of firearms and/or horses can be dangerous, all shooters and people entering the arena assume all risk by signing this release.

I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting and/or related activities including, but not limited to, equestrian events, children's games, entertainment, food service and merchandise vendors.

As lawful consideration of being permitted to enter upon the premises upon which this event is conducted and of being permitted to participate in or observe activities or otherwise use the facilities, I, the undersigned, for my heirs, distributes, legal representatives, next of kin and assigns agree to the provisions set forth below:

  1. I hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue, make a claim against the property of or other to prosecute the Indiana Rough Riders, Inc., Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association, Single Action Shooters Society, or one of its affiliate organizations, owners of the facility used for competitions or activities, its officers, directors, shareholders, members, agents, and/or employees, (for all purposes collectively referred to herein as "RELEASEES"), for liability on account of damage to the property of or injury to the person or death of the undersigned, whether caused from the passive or active negligence of RELEASEES or otherwise while the undersigned is participating in or observing the sporting or related activities presented by RELEASEES.

  2. I hereby agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the RELEASEES and each of them from loss, liability, damage or cost that RELEASEES may incur due to the presence of or any act of the Undersigned while the Undersigned participates in, observes the sporting or related activities be presented by RELEASEES, whether caused by the passive or active negligence or RELEASEES or otherwise.

  3. The UNDERSIGNED expressly agrees that the foregoing RELEASE, WAIVER and INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Indiana (Burns Indiana Statutes Annotated #34-31-5-1 and #34-31-5-2).  The undersigned further agrees that if any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid, nevertheless, the balance of the agreement shall contain in full legal force and effect.

  4. The holder grants permission to Indiana Rough Riders and other participating media to utilize holder's image or likeness incidental to any live or recorded video display or other transmission for reproduction in whole or in part of the event to which their tickets admits him and any advertisements and or promotional material provided by Indiana Rough Riders, it sponsors or participants.

  5. The UNDERSIGNED warrants that the following statements are true and correct and understands that RELEASEES have relied on them in entering into the foregoing Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement and is giving the UNDERSIGNED permission to participate in and/or observe the sporting and other activities being conducted by RELEASEES.

  1. No oral presentation, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.

  2. The undersigned is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in entering upon the premises where RELEASEES events are being conducted and participating in and/or observing any events held upon said premises knowing the present condition thereof.

  3. The Undersigned acknowledges that the risk and hazards being assumed by the Undersigned may increase during the time the Undersigned is participating in or observing the activities being conducted by RELEASEES.

  4. The Undersigned acknowledges that they are fully aware that protective headgear which meets or exceeds the quality standards of the SEI Certified ASTM Standard F 1163 Equestrian Helmet, should be worn while riding and being near horses; and participant understands that the wearing of such headgear at these times may reduce severity of some of the wearer's head injuries, and possibly prevent the wearer's death from happening as the result of a fall and/or other occurrences.

  5. THE UNDERSIGNED IS AWARE THAT THE PARTICIPATION IN OR THE OBSERVATION OF THE SPORT OF COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING WITH LOADED FIREARMS, EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY.  THE UNDERSIGNED DOES VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN OR OBSERVE THESE ACTIVITIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE DANGER INVOLVED.  THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

  6. The Undersigned gives consent to whatever medical care might be provided or available on the premises and further agrees to conform and comply with all the rules and regulations promulgated at the event.

  7. THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES TO COMPENSATE OR REIMBURSE RELEASEES FOR ANY COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES RESULTING FROM ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST RELEASEES FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, WHICH ARISE AS A RESULT OF THE PASSIVE OR ACTIVE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER ACTS OF THE UNDERSIGNED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN OR OBSERVING THE SHOOTING AND/OR EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY RELEASEES.

  8. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE COVENANT NOT TO SUE CONTAINED HEREIN, AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

I am over the age of eighteen (18) years or, I am signing this agreement on behalf of a person under the age of eighteen (18) years, then I covenant that I have all legal authority to act on behalf of such person and I bind him or her to the terms of the agreement.

Name:_________________________________________ Alias:_________________________________________
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Name of minor (agreement is being signed on minor's behalf)
Address: _______________________________________

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