Challenge Rider Application

If you require a stall for the day or the weekend they are available at a cost of $40.00 plus GST for a day stall (8:00 am – 10:00 pm same day any overnight stalls will be considered two days) or $80.00 plus GST for the weekend stall (Friday at 9:00 am – Sunday at 6:00 pm, or Monday morning if required). As there are a limited number of stalls available they must be booked and paid for in advance.

If you require stalling for a longer period of time than Friday through Sunday please contact our office to make arrangements. Stall Deposits (separate cheques) are $25.00 per stall and must be paid at the time of booking, these will be returned after the stall is cleaned and inspected or if payment is made by credit card, your credit card number will be kept on file and charged if your stall is left dirty. Please note that Haul-ins are welcome and there is no charge for this.

1. Please note that completion of a Clinic Rider Application form does not necessarily mean that you will be chosen to participate in the clinic. All applications are reviewed by the Rider Selection Committee to select the best matches for the requirements that the clinicians have submitted.
2. If you are chosen to participate in a clinic please note that clinic fees include one complimentary day pass to the Expo (for the day of your clinic) or a weekend pass for Friday, Saturday and Sunday only if you are riding in clinics all three days of the expo.
3. Any horses causing a problem and being a danger to itself or other animals or persons must be removed.
4. We strongly recommend that all clinic participants wear an approved safety helmet. If you choose to not wear a helmet, you will be required to sign an additional release.
5. Clinic participants should wear clean and appropriate clothing. Show clothing is not required but we ask that all clothing and equipment be clean and in good condition to show the appropriate respect to the clinician.
6. If you have booked a stall please note that all stalls are assigned, there is no changing of stalls allowed. If you wish to be stabled next to or close to another participant please let us know.
7. There are some “community” tack stalls available for use throughout the weekend, these are shared tack stalls so please be considerate. We do not recommend leaving tack in these stalls overnight and the Mane Event does not accept any responsibility for lost or stolen items. All items including horses, tack, equipment, vehicles, trailers are left at your own risk.
8. Riders/handlers are responsible for providing feed, water buckets and wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels. All stalls are to be stripped clean upon departure. Shavings are provided by The Mane Event. Riders/handlers leaving stalls dirty will be subject to a $25.00 stall cleaning fee.
9. The Rider Check-in will be open from Friday (8:00 am – 6:00 pm), Saturday (8:00 am – 6:00 pm) and Sunday (8:00 am – 2:00 pm). If you are arriving early please ensure that you contact our office so arrangements can be made. Signs will be displayed directing you to the Rider Check-In, which is a 28' Grey and Black Cargo Trailer with signage. It is important that you check-in so that we do know you are on-site for your clinic.
10. A signed Rider Liability Waiver is required, if you are under 19 years of age your parent or guardian will be required to sign this form. If your parent or guardian is not traveling with you please contact our office so a form can be sent out ahead of time.
11. Please be advised that all persons arriving on-site with you and anyone requiring any access to the grounds will be required to purchase a paid admission, this includes your coach, spouse and/or children (children under the age of seven are free).
12. Admission is by wristband only so please ensure that you wear your wristband at all times.
13. Please note that there is no filming or videotaping of any clinics, competitions or demonstrations allowed.
14. You are responsible for being at the appropriate venue in time for your clinic there will be no delays or refunds for late participants.
15. Cancellation is required at least 48 hours in advance and a refund will only be issued with a doctor’s or veterinarian’s certificate received prior to the 48 hour cut-off.
16. A YouTube link is required if you are applying to participate in the Jumping, Dressage or Problem Horse clinics. Please note videos are required for the following clinics: Jumping, Dressage and Problem Horses. HOWEVER we highly recommend that you submit videos showing your riding ability. When you upload the video please ensure that it is not a private link. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the rider selection committee can view your video. Preference will be given to those who submit videos to ensure the accuracy of their application.

I,________________________** , in connection with my application to be considered to participate as a presenter/demonstrator at The Mane Event acknowledge that the The Mane Event (“producers”) may or may not select me for further consideration. By signing below, in connection with my application to participate in the Program, I hereby acknowledge, represent and warrant that: (i) The producer has no obligation to interview me, and/or select me as a participant, and may choose participants in its sole and absolute discretion; (ii) Producer has no obligation to return any materials submitted by me (including without limitation this application, any documents, photographs and videotapes submitted by me) as part of the participation selection process whether or not I am selected as a participant, and Producer may, but is in no way obligated to, use any such materials in and in connection with the Program, including, without limitation, in advertisements, promotions, publicity, marketing, merchandising or in any other manner.

By signing this application, to the maximum extent permitted by law, I hereby release, hold harmless and indemnify the Producer, all other Releasees, all other persons and entities connected with or engaged in connection with the Program, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, employees, volunteers, contractors, successors, assignees, and licensees (herein the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses of any kind (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees) arising out of, resulting from, or by reason of, my application for or participation on or in connection with the Program, including, without limitation, my participation, in the participant selection process of the Program, any exploitation of the Program or my appearance in the Program, the failure of Producer to select me as a participant.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FALSE STATEMENT OR MATERIAL OMISSION BY ME MAY LEAD TO MY DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM AND/OR THE PARTICIPANT SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE PROGRAM.