LINDEN FARM RIDING ACADEMY

HORSE SHOW CONTRACT

2014 Show Season

THIS Agreement is between LINDEN FARM, INC, hereinafter called “the BARN” and ______for the purposes of allowing myself or my child to compete in horse using either my own mount, a leased horse, or a horse owned by the Barn.

I am the parent of ______and have committed to allowing my child to show in a Show Series. I understand that there are a specific number of shows in each series, and I understand that I am obligated to pay all appropriate show fees for the series.

I further understand that should my child be unable to compete for any reason, I am still obligated to pay all fees with the exception of the per class entry fees. I understand that upon satisfactory advance notice, (no less than five days); Linden Farm Riding Academy will make every effort to find a student to take my child’s place in the show. Should that occur, I will receive a credit for the fees paid by the replacement rider.

All fees for the series (except entry fees) shall be paid in full by the date of the first show in the series. (These payments may be made in two or three monthly installments depending upon the date of the first show). Remaining fees (entry fees) shall be paid before each show. It is understood that the Barn will complete and submit all entry forms and provide the Show Management all required forms and certifications in time for me to receive any reduce “pre-entry discount, and whenever possible, negotiate a reduction in my child’s show costs.

I agree to all of the conditions set forth below:

1.  To have my child available for show preparation the evening or the day before each show. If my child is too small to adequately bathe and groom her horse/pony, then I understand that I, or my representative, is required to assist in this effort.

2.  If neither my child nor I is able to perform adequate show preparation, I agree to pay the standard grooming fees as posted in the barn.

3.  To have my child at the Barn or the Show ground at least 30-minutes before the first class or time of departure as appropriate, and to assist the Barn management and the Coach in any way necessary to have a successful show day.

4.  To provide the correct clothing and equipment as set forth in the Show Handbook, and to keep the clothing and equipment clean and in good repair before each show.

I acknowledge that I have been made aware of all of the related costs of this show series, and agree to the conditions set forth above and that

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COMPETITOR’S NAME:______

COMPETITOR’S AGE AS OF JAN 1 2014______DOB______

ADDRESS: ______

______

PHONE: ______

CELL PHONE:______

E-MAIL ADDRESS:______

I wish my self/child to compete in the SHOW SERIES marked below:

______Mounted Wanderers 4-H show five (5) shows Shows are held at the Oakridge Park show ring in Hughesville

______EQUILIBRIUM DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SERIES five (5) shows Shows are held at in Annapolis, two at various show grounds.

______BLACK-EYED SUSAN TRAINING SHOWS (BEST) five (5) shows Shows are held at the show grounds in Upper Marlboro

______BEGIN AGAIN FARM DRESSAGE SHOWS six (6) shows in Leonardtown

Unless you Own or Lease a horse, please select the first three choices of horses you would like to show. We will try to match the horse to rider ability to make the best team.

1.______

2.______

3.______

Show dates I know we must miss are:

______

I/we recognize that there are inherent risks and dangers relating to horses and horse shows. In consideration of Linden Farm, Inc., accepting our application to participate in this show, we hereby agree to assume all risks associated therewith and do hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Linden Farm In., its agents, owners, and employees for all causes of action, including negligence, which may accrue as a result of any damage or injury to me, us or our property or livestock.

Signed:______Parent/ Rider Date