COOL CANYON NATRC LEISURE DIVISION “B” RIDE

September 14, 2019, Cool, California

COME RIDE WITH US, LEISURELY!

RIDE MANAGER: Debbie Murphy 916-719-6265/ email:equuspassage@aol.com

Come enjoy a 10 miles of beautiful, varied terrain trail on and around the Olmstead Loop at Knickerbocker Staging in Cool, Auburn State Recreation

Area! The ride will be on single track, tree lined trails, a few fire roads, some gentle hills, some rocky terrain, and of course, a really good P&R hill. This

ride is sanctioned under 2019 NATRC rules and those rules which apply specifically to the Leisure Division. Be a part of Region 1 and NATRC history.

This is the first year for the NEW LEISURE DIVISION! This ride is limited to 40 riders. Enter early!

This ride is well suited for those with young horses ( 4 and above), older horses, riders not wanting to ride as many miles, those new to the sport of

competitive trail. There will be 1 P&R and a maximum of 5 observations by a Certified NATRC Judge. You will receive a team scorecard. No camping

required! You will be able to check in, ride, and check out the same day! It’s truly a “ one day ride”. The ride is paced about 3.5 MPH. Any breed of

horse may participant. No shoeing or leg protection restrictions! Any style of tack however, a saddle is required.

This is a TEAM competition. You will be observed as a team. All observations will be natural to the terrain. You will receive your scorecard with awards

to 10th place in both Adult and Junior ( ages 10-17) classes. Special award for first place in both Adult and Junior classes. We will have debriefing,

awards and Q&A directly following vet out and Judges’ scoring completion. Expect to have fun with your friends, old and new, and of course, our equine

partners!

SAVE MONEY! In 2019, if you’ve never been a member of NATRC, your first year membership is FREE! Complete the member application and

return with your entry and liability waivers! You will be entitled to full member benefits your first competing year! Take pride in your ride!

American River Grill and Pizza is adjacent to the staging area for your dining pleasure. They have a ‘ back door’ to enter from staging area. On

Friday, they are open until 8:30 pm. Saturday open 7 am to 8:30 pm. Yummy food and beverages ( wine and cold beer, too)

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

>. Auburn State Recreation Area has a $10 daily use fee. IF you have a California State Parks Poppy or Golden Poppy Pass, you are exempt from

payment. You MUST show proof of same and it MUST be displayed on rear view mirror or dash. All others will pay $10 fee as shown on the

registration

>. There are 6 (SIX), camping slots available for an additional $10 fee for Friday night. Call Ride Manager for availability prior to filing out registration.

>. Packets will be available for pick up at 8:00 a.m. Ride agenda will be in your packet & posted at ride office. Briefing follows.

>. Equine Drug Monitoring may be conducted. If you have any questions regarding medications, please review drug protocols.

>. Be sure you have a watch! There is cell service however, using your cell for timing is not recommended.

>. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times ( Park policy) and ONLY at your trailer. No dogs at briefing or awards, please. Offenders will be asked to leave.

>. On-call veterinary and farrier services will be posted at ride office.

>. Restrooms –two permanent and two portable. NO potable human water.- please bring your own. Lots of horse water.

>. Horses must be tied to trailer. No portable pens due to space limitation. Be mindful of equipment near your horse for safety.

>. All minors ( under 17) must be accompanied by an adult in camp. It is strongly recommended that Junior competitors be accompanied by an adult on

the trail. Juniors are required to wear a helmet when mounted.

>. NO SMOKING on trails or in camp unless you are in your vehicle. Extreme fire danger.

>.NATRC Rule Book available for download at www.natrc.org

Directions to camp:

Interstate 80--- Take Highway 49 exit ( Elm St. exit 119C) toward Placerville. Turn LEFT on High Street and follow signs to Highway 49 South. Stay on

Highway 49 ( it is a winding road) for 2 miles, then turn RIGHT at the bridge to Cool (4 miles) . For those using GPS, use Saint Florian Dr., Cool, Ca. and

it should take you there. The staging area is off Saint Florian Court behind the Cool Fire Station. TURN RIGHT on 7200 Saint Florian Court ( it will be

ribboned and signed for you). Do NOT stop at State Parks Iron Ranger. Turn LEFT at second entrance and you will be met there by staff for your

permits and parking.

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COOL CANYON NATRC LEISURE DIVISION ( B RIDE) ENTRY FORM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Auburn State Recreation Area, Cool Staging Area

Cool, California

RIDER: Name:___________________________________________________________/Date__________________

EMAIL:________________

Street Address:_____________________________________City:______________State:_____Zip:____________

Home Phone: (__)_______________Cell Phone:( )______________________________

In Case of Emergency, contact:__________________________________/Phone Number( )__________

EQUINE: Name:___________________________________/Color:____________/Date of Birth:_______________________

Height:________/Weight:_________/Breed:_________________________/Registration #_____________________________

Sex: Gelding:______/Mare:_______________ ( Sorry, Stallions not permitted on this ride)

Owner of Equine:______________________________________________________________________

DIVISION: Leisure Division (B Ride ) Equines 4 years and older

( check which class applies)

Adult ( 18 and over): Junior( 10-17):

NOTES:

All Juniors under 18 are required to wear and ASTI/SEI, Snell or approved equal riding helmet when mounted on

an equine at any time. Minors to be accompanied by adult when in camp and recommended when on trail.

Each Junior rider will receive a liability waiver for both parents to sign. Bring the signed waiver to the ride or return

with entry by mail.

ALL RIDERS AND VOLUNTEERS MUST SIGN Liability Waiver(s) at the ride.

Auburn State Recreation Area requires a $10 day use fee . EXCEPTION:- if you have a valid California

State Parks Poppy Pass or a valid Golden Poppy Pass, you are exempt. YOU MUST DISPLAY your pass

hanging from your rear view mirror or on your dash or $10 fee will apply.

Camping is VERY limited. Only 8 slots permitted for FRIDAY NIGHT CAMPING; 2 are reserved for management.

Plan accordingly !

FEES: OTHER: (CHECK THOSE THAT APPLY)

ENTRY FEE :$35.00 FIRST TIME COMPETITOR? **

NATRC COMPETING MEMBER FEE ($10) :______ **Free membership 2019 if you’ve never been a member!!!

NATRC COMPETING NON-MEMBER FEE ($20) :______ I am an NATRC Member

NATRC CALIF. DRUG MONITORING FEE($5) : $5.00

Camping Fee (call for availability- FRI only ($10) :______

ASRA Day Use Fee ***** ($10) :______ I have a VALID California State Parks Pass

(must display pass ) (NO Daily Use Fee necessary, if you have one)

Late fee (after 9/6/2019) ($10) :_______

TOTAL DUE :$______

By remitting your fees and signed entry form, you agree to comply with NATRC rules and State Park regulations.

Mail your completed entry, with payment (payable to Debbie Murphy) all liability forms(3) & membership form, if applicable to: Debbie Murphy

7655 Northeast Circle Citrus Heights, Ca. 95610 Please be sure your equine is up to date on vaccinations for everyone’s safety. If you are crossing

state lines, be aware you are required to obtain a current health certificate and a negative Coggins. Please bring copies to the ride, if so required.

Cancellation policy: Entry must be received by 9/6/2019 to receive full refund less $10 admin fee. Late fee $10 applies for entries

received after 9/6/2019.

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RIDER LIABILITY WAIVER The following must be signed and dated for entry to be valid:

"I WISH to enter and participate in the __________________________________________ Competitive Trail Ride, to be held at ___________________________________________ on ________________ (date)". "I HAVE READ the rules, conditions, and regulations of the event and will comply with them. I AGREE to abide by the rules of the North American Trail Ride Conference and the aforementioned ride. I UNDERSTAND that competitive riding is a high risk activity, which involves being in remote areas for extended periods of time, far from communications, transportation, and medical facilities; that these areas have many natural and/or man made hazards which ride management cannot anticipate, identify, modify, or eliminate; that horses can be excitable, difficult to control and unpredictable; that personal belongings can be damaged, lost, or stolen, and that accidents can happen to anyone at any time.

I AGREE to assume all risks associated with my participation in this activity, and I accept full responsibility for myself and

the animal I am riding. As a condition precedent to my being allowed to participate in this activity, I agree that I WILL NOT

SUE OR BRING ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE NORTH AMERICAN TRAIL RIDE CONFERENCE, ITS DIRECTORS AND/OR

OFFICERS, RIDE MANAGEMENT, RIDE PERSONNEL, VOLUNTEERS, PROPERTY OWNERS WHERE EVENT TAKES PLACE,

AND/OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS THEREOF, (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS “THE RELEASED PARTIES”) FOR

ANY INJURY, ACCIDENT, DEATH AND/OR LOSS OF ANY KIND WHICH ARISES OUT OF THIS EVENT, AND WILL INDEMNIFY

AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR SUCH INJURY, ACCIDENT, DEATH OR LOSS,

EVEN IF SUCH INJURY, ACCIDENT, DEATH AND/OR LOSS ARISES FROM THE ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED

PARTIES. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS STATE’S EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY

ACT WARNING (IF APPLICABLE), A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

HEREIN. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT MY HORSE IS NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MEDICATION AND WILL NOT BE

TREATED WITH OR GIVEN ANY MEDICATION PROHIBITED BY NATRCTM RULES. I HEREBY GIVE PERMISSION TO THE

NORTH AMERICAN TRAIL RIDE CONFERENCE OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED AGENT, TO TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION

DEEMED NECESSARY TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS TO MY HORSE."

Junior riders must wear an ASTM/SEI, Snell, or approved equal equestrian riding helmet at all times while mounted.

To the extent any dispute arises out of this agreement, the parties agree to submit said dispute to binding arbitration before

a neutral arbitrator mutually selected by the parties, said arbitration to be conducted in accordance with the Rules of the

American Arbitration Association. All such arbitrations shall be held in the county or district where NATRC National

headquarters are located. If the prevailing party, NATRC shall be allowed to recover all costs and expenses incurred,

including attorney’s fees and costs. “MY SIGNATURE BELOW CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABOVE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE.”

Name of Rider/Participant (print) Signature of Rider/Participant Date

Signature of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) who consent to Junior Rider/participant working and/or riding in Competition.

Signature of at least one parent or legal guardian is required while the signature of both parents or legal guardians is

preferred.

Parent/Legal Guardian 1 (print) Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian 1 Date

Parent/Legal Guardian 2 (print) Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian 2 Date

Name of Junior Rider/ Participant Birthdate

Name of adult responsible for Junior Phone

Owner of Equine, if different from rider (print) Signature of the equine owner Phone

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LIABILITY WAIVER

CALIFORNIA I acknowledge that I have noted the following WARNING which will also be posted at the ride sign-in location: “WARNING: Equine activities are inherently dangerous. You are assuming the risk of injury or death by participating in this activity. NATRC will not be liable for the injury to or death of a volunteer or participant in this activity.” I also acknowledge the following: I waive all liability of NATRC and its affiliates for any loss, injury or damage which arises from the “inherent risks” of an equine activity.

“Inherent risks of an equine activity” also means a danger or condition that is an integral part of an equine activity, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

(a) Propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to

persons on or around the equine; (b) The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar

objects, person, or other animals; (c) Hazards, including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions; (d) A collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object; (e) The potential of an equine activity participant to act in a negligent manner that may

contribute to injury, death, or loss to the person of the participant or to other persons, including but not limited to, failing to maintain control over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the participant.

Name of Rider/Participant (print) Signature of Rider/Participant Date

Signature of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) who consent to Junior Rider/participant working and/or riding in Competition. Signature of at least one parent or legal guardian is required while the signature of both parents or legal guardians is preferred.

Parent/Legal Guardian 1 (print) Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian 1 Date

Parent/Legal Guardian 2 (print) Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian 2 Date

Name of Junior Rider/ Participant Birthdate

Name of adult responsible for Junior Phone

Owner of Equine, if different from rider (print) Signature of the equine owner Phone