2014 CVHR Birthday Bash
Trail Obstacle Challenge
At Hunters Hollow, Emporia, VA
Saturday July 19th, 2014
Join us for our First Annual Birthday Bash Trail Obstacle Challenge and Birthday Party. The Trail
Challenge consists of 8 - 12 obstacles such as water crossings, tarps, bridges, mazes, etc. Horses will be scored
on how well they negotiate each one. Best score, calculated as described in the rules, will determine the winner.
Prizes awarded in each division as well as: High Scoring Rescue Horse any Division, Best Dressed Rider, Best
Dressed Horse, Best Costume, Funniest Costume
Primitive camping is allowed, no hook ups, limited space for paddocks. A light dinner will be available for
purchase on Friday evening as well as some fun and frolicking horseback games.
Pre-registration is required. Current Negative Coggins is required. Event is limited to 50 horses so please
register early. No Stallions, please. Your prepaid registration must be received by Thursday, July 17, 2014, no
exceptions.
Trail class will begin at 9 am. You can sign up for your ride time & pick up your score card upon arrival.
Special requests honored if possible. Awards will be presented at approximately 1 pm or as soon as scoring is
complete. Breakfast and lunch will be available on the grounds.
DIVISIONS (Circle One):
Lead Line (Any Age Rider) - $15
Junior (6-18) -$25
Novice (never won a Trail Challenge) – $35
Open - $35
Rider Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Horse Name: _____________________________________________________Rescued?__________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________ Email_____________________________________________
Friday Night Camping:
$20 ________
Trail Challenge
$35_________
Total Enclosed:
____________
____Make your check or money order payable to CVHR
____Double check entry form
____Sign release, one for each entrant, parent must sign for minors.
____Mail check to: CVHR, 389 Boydton Plank Road, Brodnax, VA 23920
Need more info? Call Cindy at 434-774-6607 or email rescue@centralvahorerescue.com
RELEASE FORM (one signed for each participant and mailed with entry)
RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR ALL HORSE RELATED ACTIVITES
I, as rider, parent, guardian, volunteer or owner (circle all that apply) ________________________
and in consideration of service provided by Central Virginia Horse Rescue, their officers and directors,
volunteers, employees and Hunters Hollow LLC make this release of all liability.
As rider, parent, guardian, volunteer and/or owner, I understand that there are substantial risks and dangers
inherent in horse activities including, but not limited to showing, boarding, training, lessoning on and riding
horses. I further realize and acknowledge that dangers may arise at any time, to my horse, the horse I am riding,
trying out, leasing or lessoning on, my property, my child(ren), my guest(s) or myself in any riding, boarding,
lessoning, volunteering and/or training activity. I realize that injuries may arise at any time, anticipated or
unanticipated, to my horse, the horse I am riding, volunteering with, lessoning on and/or leasing, my property,
my child(ren), my guest(s), or myself from horse related causes.
In particular, there are risks involved in completing obstacles that horses may or may not have been exposed to
prior to this event. While Central Virginia Horse Rescue and Hunters Hollow LLC, their officers and directors,
volunteers, and employees make every effort to make the obstacles safe, horses are prone to do the unexpected
and you agree and realize that there is an inherent risk in completing the obstacle course.
In consideration for the service provided by Central Virginia Horse Rescue, their officers and directors,
volunteers, employees and property owners, I hereby voluntarily assume all risks and danger including injury,
harm or damage to my horse, the horse I am riding, leasing or lessoning on, my property, my child(ren), my
guest(s) from any cause whatsoever. This includes but is not limited to, the use of the facilities, outer domains,
horses and services of Central Virginia Horse Rescue, their directors and officers, employees, volunteers,
property owners, their agents and heirs from all liability, harm, injury or damage that my happen to my
horses(s), the horse I am riding, lessoning on, leasing, my property, my child(ren) or myself arising directly or
indirectly from activities or services they provide.
This release is binding on myself, as well as my heirs, assign personal representatives and
successors.
This Release of Liability is signed per Virginia Equine Liability Laws (attached).
I have fully read and understand this release of all liability; I sign it as my voluntary
act with full understanding.
Dated this __________ day of ________________, 20_____
_____________________________________________________________________
Printed name:___________________________________________________________
Virginia Equine Liability Laws
§ 3.1-796.132. Liability limited; liability actions prohibited.
A. Except as provided in § 3.1-796.133 (see below), an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any
other person, which shall include a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, shall not be liable for
an injury to or death of a participant resulting from the intrinsic dangers of equine activities and, except as
provided in § 3.1-796.133 (see below), no participant nor any participant's parent, guardian, or representative
shall have or make any claim against or recover from any equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or any
other person for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the intrinsic dangers of
equine activities.
B. Except as provided in § 3.1-796.133 (see below), no participant or parent or guardian of a participant who
has knowingly executed a waiver of his rights to sue or agrees to assume all risks specifically enumerated under
this subsection may maintain an action against or recover from an equine activity sponsor or an equine
professional for an injury to or the death of a participant engaged in an equine activity. The waiver shall give
notice to the participant of the intrinsic dangers of equine activities. The waiver shall remain valid unless
expressly revoked in writing by the participant or parent or guardian of a minor.
§ 3.1-796.133. Liability of equine activity sponsors, equine professionals.
No provision of this chapter shall prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor or equine
professional or any other person who:
1. Intentionally injures the participant;
2. Commits an act or omission that constitutes negligence for the safety of the participant and such act or
omission caused the injury, unless such participant, parent or guardian has expressly assumed the risk causing
the injury in accordance with subsection B of § 3.1-796.132 (see above); or
3. Knowingly provides faulty equipment or tack and such equipment or tack was faulty to the extent that it did
cause the injury or death of the participant.
(1991, c. 358; 2003, c. 876.)
CVHR Birthday Bash Trail Obstacle Challenge Rules
1. EVERY person attending the Challenge (participant or observer) is responsible for knowing and abiding
by these rules.
2. SAFETY is first and foremost in this event. Please be careful. If your horse gets upset with any
obstacle, it is better to pass than to try to force him to do something that will scare him or result in injury
to horse or rider.
3. Please clean up your trailer/camping area before leaving.
4. No Motorized or electric vehicles on the course or within 25 feet of the arena.
5. Each Rider must pick up their own score card at registration. No exceptions. You will not be permitted
to access the course and navigate the obstacles without a score card.
6. Riders under the age of 18 must present the helmet they will wear, while mounted, to registration when
they pick up their score card.
7. No Dogs allowed on course. All dogs must remain leashed at all times.
8. The obstacle judges have an obligation to ensure safety. If a judge determines that a situation is not
safe, their word is FINAL. If a judge asks you to not continue with a particular obstacle, you must obey
that request and withdraw. Arguing with the judge is not allowed and will be grounds for dismissal
from the challenge and possibly the grounds
9. All horses must have some type of bridle and saddle. Bridleless and bareback is not allowed.
10. Carry your score card on the course. It is each rider’s responsibility to present the card to and collect it
from each judge. When your last obstacle is scored the judge will keep your card until the awards
ceremony.
11. Each horse and rider must negotiate the obstacles on their own. They may not follow another horse
through an obstacle.
12. Riders must stay mounted while negotiating the obstacle. A dismount will result in a zero score for that
obstacle.
13. Each obstacle has a 60 second time limit. Please exit when asked, judge will alert you when time is
almost up.
14. Scoring will be based on a scale of 0 to5 with 5 being the best.
a. Score of 5: Horse moves willingly toward and through the obstacle with relaxed, forward
movements in an unflappable manner. No hesitation and no obvious encouragement from the
rider.
b. Score of 4: Horse moves forward willingly with only one or two slight hesitations. Some subtle
encouragement from the rider.
c. Score of 3: Horse moves forward but is resistant with a stop or two, looking closely at obstacle.
Obvious encouragement from rider.
d. Score of 2: Horse is resistant and unwilling. Frequent stopping and frequent encouragement
from rider.
e. Score of 1: Horse is extremely resistant and unwilling, shying at obstacle, backing up, or
spinning and unwilling to go forward. Gets through the obstacle only with continuous
encouragement from rider and continuous use of voice and legs.
f. Score of 0: Horse is unable to complete obstacle.
15. In placing classes, Horses that complete all obstacles will be placed ahead of horses that miss any
obstacles. For example; if horse A completes all obstacles with a score of 50 and horse b misses one
obstacle with a score of 54, horse A will be placed ahead of horse B.