TO: Cochrane Roping Club (1985) referred to as CRC from here out
(“Operators”) AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS OR ENTITIES WHO PROVIDE OR MAKE AVAILABLE FACILITIES, PREMISES OR SERVICES FOR THE OPERATORS, and their respective directors, Officers, Employees, Agents, Coaches, Volunteers, Independent Contractors, Subcontractors, Representatives, Successors and Assigns (hereinafter collectively the “RELEASEES”)

DEFINITIONS
In this agreement the term “EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES” shall include all activities, events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the OPERATORS and shall include, but is not limited to: Cutting, Team Roping, Break Away, Calf Roping, Ranch Roping, Team Penning activities, Equestrian activities of any kind, Clinics, Lessons and activities associated therewith or riding a horse or being on the property of the Cochrane Ag Society involves an inherent danger and may expose me to property damage and/or serious personal injury or death and accordingly

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – SAFETY
I acknowledge that I am NOT required to wear an approved helmet while participating in certain equestrian activities as a helmet may adversely affect my balance.

I am aware that there are coaches, volunteers or instructors available to answer any questions that I may have as to the proper use of the equipment. I am aware that the physical exertion required of certain EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES and the forces exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions or congenital defects. I acknowledge that I should seek medical advice if I know or suspect that my physical condition may be incompatible with EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES.

ASSUMPTI0N OF RISKS
I am aware that EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES involve risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to:
• Horses, including those normally well-behaved, are unpredictable and may spook, bolt, buck, rear, kick, bite, trample, fall and otherwise cause injury, including death, to persons, and damage to property, including other horses
• The facilities and terrain may involve surfaces both artificial and in their natural state which may not have been ridden or travelled before and are not regularly patrolled or inspected and may contain many obstacles and hazards which may be unmarked
• Medical, ambulance, fire and police services are remote and in the event of an accident rescue and assistance may not be immediately available
• Weather and lighting conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning
• Safety gear, horse tack, roping equipment, including, but not limited to, practice equioment, stable equipment, fencing, gates and other equipment and fixtures may fail or be in disrepair
• Loss of balance and failure by myself, the RELEASEES and others to limit EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES to one’s own ability
• Negligence of other persons including, but not limited to: riders, handlers, grooms, riding instructors, coaches, observers, farriers, veterinarians, and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES AND OTHERS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES.

I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with Equestrian Activities and I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the responsibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of the RELEASEES allowing me to participate in EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES and permitting my use of their property, equipment and other facilities (“Facilities”) and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:
1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the RELEASEES and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of or arising out of my participation in EQUIESTRIAN ACTIVITES or my use of the Facilities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWNED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C.1996, c. 337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE.
2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of, or personal injury to, any third party, resulting from or arising out of my participation in EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES or my use of the Facilities;
3. This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and representatives in the event of my death or incapacity;
4. This Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of Alberta and no other jurisdiction; and
5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of Alberta and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Alberta. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the RELEASEES with respect to the safety of EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES, other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

Mission Statement

A non-profit, financially responsible Roping Club dedicated to enhancing community activities and providing a friendly and respectful atmosphere while promoting our western heritage.

Code of Conduct

Membership to the Cochrane Roping Club is to be adhered to as a privilege. Membership may be denied, withdrawn completely, or suspended with or without cause by the CRC Board of Directors at its sole discretion.

The following shall govern all members of the CRC and CRC guests:

Sportsmanship – no member shall intimidate, threaten, harass or otherwise physically or verbally abuse any other member or guest of the CRC. Profanity will not be tolerated.

Inhumane Treatment of Animals – no unnecessary roughness of a horse or steer in or out of the arena.

Work Duties- as a CRC member I acknowledge that this is a nonprofit, volunteer based roping club. The CRC relies on my help and volunteer hours to be functional. There are no paid employees and all CRC members are obligated to volunteer their time and effort over the course of the season.
Regular duties needing to be attended to over the course of the season include but are not limited to the following:

1. Gathering of the roping cattle before every roping
2. Turning cattle out after every roping
3. Wrapping and unwrapping horns at every roping
4. Running the chute at every roping
5. Cleaning horse manure from the arena and parking lot at every roping
6. Chute and box cleaning when warranted
7. Participating in work days as required

BY ACCEPTING BELOW, I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO ACCEPTING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT THAT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING WITH COCHRANE ROPING CLUB.