Rhode Island Federation Of Riding Clubs’

Annual

Blessing of the Horses

An invitation is being extended to all equestrians to join us at the annual Blessing of the Horses. Please take this opportunity to show support for the Federation of Riding Clubs and the LeGrand Reynolds Horseman’s Area. All equine are welcome.

Date:April 27, 2014

Place:LeGrand Reynolds Horseman’s Area, Escoheag Hill Rd., Escoheag, RI

Sign Up: 9:00 am

Ride out: 10:00 am (****no ride outs before 10:00 due to hunting***)

The Blessing will begin at 11am in the ring.

Donation:$5 per horse or carriage for Blessing only. $20 for Blessing, mileage and lunch. $10 for juniors (under 18 yrs old) for Blessing, mileage and lunch.

NEHT/WGHA mileage –There will be a loop for drivers this year! Approx miles(has not been GPS) drivers 7/14, riders 8.5/17

Contact:Joyce Dias (401)-295-7332 Linda Krul 401-397-5768

Food :Pizza, chips and soda will be for sale. Extra lunches available for $5. Lunch 12:00 am

Directions:Take I-95 to exit 5A on to Rt102; Follow Rt102 and bear right on to Rt3; Go to 3rd light; Take a right on to Rt 165; Follow signs to Escoheag Hill Rd; Proceed to the Horseman’s Area (on the left).

PROOF OF A RABIES VACCINATION AND NEGATIVE COGGINS WILL BE REQUIRED

RI Federation of Riding Clubs

Entry/Release Form

Blessing of the Horses

April 27,2014

RIDER:RIDERS AGE: NEHT#_____Horse NEHT#______

ADDRESSCITY:STATE:ZIP:

PHONE NUMBER:

HORSE NAME:______

EMERGENCY#YOUR CELL#

Make checks payable to RIFRC.

Current Coggins and Rabies required of 1 year.

Ride Fees:Blessing only: $5

Blessing, Mileage, Lunch: $20

Juniors (under 18 yrs old)- Blessing, Mileage, Lunch: $10

Extra lunches available for $5

Total Amount______

Waiver of Liability

UNDER RHODE ISLAND LAW, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL UNLESS HE CAN BE SHOWN TO FAIL TO BE IN THE EXERCISE OF DUE CARE, IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM RISK INHERENT OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 4 OF RHODE ISLAND STATE LAWS

**For safety reasons were strongly recommend a red ribbon in the tail of horses that kick, a green ribbon in the tail of green horse or rider and a yellow ribbon in the tail of a stallion.

THE RI FEDERATION OF RIDING CLUBS OR THE OWNERS OF THE PARK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO RIDER, SPECTATOR, OR HORSE OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY ANY HORSE OWNED AND OR RIDDEN BY HIM/HER AND SHALL NOT HOLD THE RHODE ISLAND FEDERATION OF HORSE CLUBS OR THE OWNERS OF THE PARK LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE.

Signature of this form consents agreement to these conditions as well as the RIFRC event rules. A representative who is of age must sign the entry blank and who, by such signature, individually accepts responsibility and risk as stated above.

ASTM/SEI approved helmets strongly suggested, required for riders under 18 years.

SignatureDate

Signature of Parent/Guardian of minor child

Emergency #

Allergies/Medical Issues

Please be advised that photos may be taken at this event for use in RIFRC publications as well as the Equine Journal Magazine. Please indicate below if you consent to have your picture published in this manner:

I consent ______

I do NOT consent______Signature ______Date: ______