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2015 OCWTTR PACKET Trail Ride Dates MARCH 16, 2015 MARCH 22, 2015 of 16

March 16th

thru March 22nd

, 2015

27th

Annual Trail Ride Event

Harmony, Florida

The members of the Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride Inc. would

like to invite you (and your horse) to attend our 27th year of providing a fun filled week of horseback

riding with beautiful Florida scenery and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere. The

Osceola County Wagon Train & Trail Ride, Inc is a corporation, not-for-profit, composed

completely of volunteer members. The mission of this group is to promote the appreciation and

preserve the heritage of Osceola County, Florida through horsemanship, education, fellowship and

reverence for the land. One of our objectives is to raise money for charitable donations to worthy

organizations and to fund our scholarship program.

The dues for participating in this year’s ride will be $95.00 per person for anyone 18 years or older,

and $25.00 per child ages 12-17 (must be accompanied by an adult), and children under 11 may

participate free with a paying adult. This year we are offering a weekend package. (Friday,

March 20, 2015 thru Sunday, March 22, 2015) the dues for the weekend will be $50.00 per

adult and $15.00 per child ages 12 -17 (with a paying adult). Those paying the weekend

package price will only be admitted after 1:30pm on Thursday, March 19th.

After the registration deadline of March 2nd, 2015 the cost will increase by $30 per adult to

$125.00 for the week and $80.00 for the weekend. Your envelope must be postmarked on the

deadline date to be accepted as that day.

All applications are non refundable and non transferable. The Trail Ride Event begins on

Monday, March 16th at 8:00am. Do not arrive before this time, you will not be admitted.

Those paying the weekend package price will not be admitted until after 1:30pm on Thursday,

March 19th. You must check in, register and receive your armband when you arrive.

You must provide and care for your own horse and provide your own camping arrangements on site.

There will not be any horses available for lease or rent by the Osceola County Wagon Train & Trail

Ride, Inc. Food packages are available at an additional cost from an independent food vendor.

For more information please visit our website at www.ocwttr.org. The e-mail address for the

registration committee is [email protected].

http://www.ocwttr.org/

mailto:[email protected]


Hello: We are pleased to send you this information package for our 27th

Annual Ride:

March 16--->Mar 22, 2015.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to read this valuable introductory letter, as it is full of important

information. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable week for all participants with beautiful scenery, a variety of

entertainment, and plenty of food.

This year the OCWTTR campsite will be located in a cattle pasture located off Old Melbourne Hwy (500A). This

property is a part of Harmony, Fl.

Please use the following address for mapping or GPS, once on Old Melbourne Hwy, follow signs to OCWTTR

campsite. 7225 Old Melbourne HWY, Saint Cloud, Florida 34771. The dues for participating in this year’s ride will be $95.00 per person for anyone 18 years or older in age, $25.00 per child

ages 12-17 (with paying adult), and children under 11 may participate free with a paying adult. This year we are offering a

weekend package. (Friday, March 20, 2015 thru Sunday, March 22, 2015) the dues for the weekend will be $50.00

per adult and $15.00 per child ages 12 -17 (with a paying adult). Those paying the weekend package price will only be

admitted after 1:30pm on Thursday, March 19th. After the registration deadline of March 2nd, 2015 the cost will increase

by $30 per adult to $125.00 for the week and $80.00 for the weekend. Your envelope must be postmarked on the deadline

date to be accepted as that day.

Upon receipt of the completed registration form, all signed releases for each person and paid dues, a

confirmation notice will be sent to you. (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

Pat’s Bar B Que, from the Lake Placid area will be catering, with an extensive menu that will be sure to satisfy

each participant’s appetite

We have a Mandatory meeting Monday night for instruction and camp safety. One person from each camp

must attend the meeting. It will give us all an opportunity to get reacquainted with friends or meet new ones, as

well as share valuable information that will be necessary to know for participation in this year’s ride.

A few items of business:

Be prepared for all types of weather. Rides will be ½ day and full day. Therefore, we may encounter various

types of weather. (Cold, Heat, Rain, …)

The camp grounds don’t have any utility hook-ups available and no waste disposal facilities

Bring your own potable water supply for human consumption. Water troughs are available for the horses.

Ride at your own RISK! *Each participant must sign the release form! (Parents must sign for each child

under 18). Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride, Inc. nor the landowners will be held responsible for

you or your animals.

Each participant must be present at the Registration check-in to receive their wristband, which is not

transferable.

Main Registration Area: Monday 8am4pm

At the Tent: Monday and Thursday 6pm8pm

At the Tent: TuesdaySaturday 8am 8:30am before the ride

Contact Cyndi Conklin 407-738-2912 or email [email protected]

New ‘Nicole's Law’ Effective October 1st, 2009

To further promote the safety of children, the 2009 Florida Legislation passed a bill referred to as

‘Nicole’s Law.’ This law requires any child under the age of 16 years and riding an equine on any

public lands, roads, or trails to wear a certified helmet. We will be riding on and across public

lands during the 2015 Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride event, and all riders under

age 16 must comply with this law. A parent or guardian of a child under 16 years of age may not

authorize or knowingly permit a child to ride without a helmet. For more information regarding

this law including penalty and exceptions, see CHAPTER 2009-105: Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 169

Read the press release regarding ‘Nicole’s Law” : http://www.flgov.com/release/10814

This packet may be copied and given to other registrants, or the packet may be downloaded from our

Website at www.ocwttr.org

For any additional Information or questions you may Email us at [email protected],

or mail to OCWTTR Registration Committee, PO Box 702513, St. Cloud, FL 34770 Sincerely, the Registration Committee, Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride, Inc.

http://laws.flrules.org/files/Ch_2009-105.pdf

http://www.flgov.com/release/10814

http://www.ocwttr.org/

mailto:[email protected]


2015 Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride Inc.

Rules and Regulations Trail Ride.

1. The Wagon Master, Assistant Wagon Master, Chief Scout and their assistants will be in charge of the

train at all times

2. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted on the trail. Any intoxicated person will be dismissed from the train

and turned over to law enforcement officers

3. No STALLIONS

4. High-spirited, ill-tempered or untrained horses will not be allowed.

5. No riding double and No bareback riding or ponying of manned or un-manned horses

6. Use a RED RIBBON on the tail of kicking horses *Red ribbons will be available at the registration table

before rides

7. Be prepared to ride out with the train when scheduled.

Camp Site

8. COGGINS - A CURRENT ORIGINAL NEGATIVE COGGINS PAPER OR CERTIFIED COPY MUST BE

PRESENTED FOR EACH ANIMAL. THIS IS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATE LAW AND WILL BE

STRICTLY ENFORCED.

9. WE WILL BE ALLOWING DOGS AT THE CAMPSITE THIS YEAR. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED

RULES FOR COMPLIANCE.

10. NO ATV’S, SCOOTERS OR GOLF CARTS ALLOWED, EXCEPT FOR OFFICIAL USE.

11. Wrist Bands, Registration forms and signed Release forms are required for all participants, anyone who

will ride and or camp overnight, is considered a participant. Also these forms are required for any

overnight guest or anyone that is staying regularly on the property or at the camp site). The only exclusions

are occasional guests staying only a few hours and who are not riding at any time.

12. No riding out of camp unless on the authorized rides or events which are supervised by the Wagon Master or

his designee

13. Anyone less than 21 years of age caught with alcohol will be dismissed from the ride and turned over to

Law Enforcement Personnel. NO EXCEPTIONS.

14. Any alcohol taken out of your camp must be placed in a container so as not to be identifiable as such. In other

words, if you are going to drink an alcoholic beverage while away from your campsite don’t advertise it.

15. Cruelty to or abuse of animals will not be tolerated.

16. NO FIREARMS allowed, except by duly authorized law enforcement officers.

17. Littering will not be tolerated (including cigarette butts and hay string). Camp areas must be left clean.

Remember that we are guests on private property, where we are permitted to ride. Damage to campsite areas,

trail areas, or any other private property will not be tolerated.

18. The cutting of live trees will not be tolerated and is cause for dismissal.

19. Lights out at midnight – all camps quiet except at designated area(s). This includes generators.

20. No running horses through the camp area or near tied up horses.

21. Port-O-Lets are provided for your comfort and use. No trash of any kind is to be dumped into the port-O-Lets.

If you see someone vandalizing one, or find one that has been misused, etc., please contact one of the scouts or

other officials. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to dump your sanitary holding tank anywhere on

the property.

22. Vehicles will be driven in designated roadways when entering and/or leaving camp.

23. All vendors must be paid pre-registered members of the ride to participate, check in upon arriving and set up

in the designated Vendor-Area.

24. No excessively loud or vulgar music will be tolerated.

25. OCWTTR reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the premises if any rules or regulations are

not followed, with no refund.

Thanks for your cooperation,


PAT’S BAR-B-QUE RESTAURANT

TAKE-OUT & CATERING 123 US HWY 27 NORTH LAKE PLACID, FL. 33852

(MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 1584 LAKE PLACID, FL. 33862) FAX NUMBER 863-465-5154

863-465-6700

WELCOME 2015 OSCEOLA COUNTY

WAGON TRAIN & TRAIL RIDERS

We at Pat’s Bar-B-Que are looking forward to serving you this year. We bring 16

years experience in this type of service as well as 19 years in restaurant & catering. Our

goal is to serve you three awesome meals a day with wonderful desserts.

We want to be sure all prepaid guests get fed first. So would like to have you in line in the

first hour of serving and then walk ups will be taken care of.

Also, need you to let us know as soon as you decide you are going to eat with us. We want

everyone fed. We will post the menu each day to help with your selection. We are used to

serving everyone in the first hour with minimal wait time.

We are keeping the prices as low as possible but will need to add an additional $50.00

for the week if not registered and paid by March 09, 2015, which is only one week before

we have to order.

We will use the armband system for all prepaid guests. Will have bands ready and

labeled when you arrive. Just come to our area and get ready to enjoy some good home

cooking.

Our age groups are as follows: 15 years & up, 10-14 years and children 9 and under

eat free with accompanied paid adult.

Serving times will be Breakfast 7:00 am to 8:30 am; Lunch 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm;

Dinner 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Be sure to check board for changes that may occur from Pat’s

or the trail boss. We hope this will be the best year ever and we Thank you for letting us be

a part. Please call with any questions.

Pat and Ella Myers and Crew Ella’s cell 863-441-2110


PAT’S BAR-B-QUE RESTAURANT TAKE-OUT

& CATERING Mail forms to: Questions?? Call

P.O. Box 1584 863-465-6700

Lake Placid, Florida 33852 863-441-2110

Please return one form per guest with payment by March 09,

2015 Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Meal Plan Selections: Full week ride package: Includes 3 meals per day, breakfast Sun. Guests 15 & up $230.00 _______ Guests 10-14 years $181.00 _______ Guests 9 & under accompanied by paid adult FREE! Week End ride package: Fri. lunch & dinner, Sat. 3 meals & Sunday Breakfast. Guests 15 years & up $112.00 _______ Guests 10-14 years $101.00 _______ Guests 9 & under accompanied by paid adult FREE! Optional Deal~Dinners only MUST BE PREPAID!! Guests 15 years & up $135.00 _______ Guests 10-14 years $122.00 _______ Guests 9 & under accompanied by paid adult FREE! Optional Deal~Lunch & Dinner only MUST BE PREPAID!! Guests 15 years & up $200.00 _______ Guests 10-14 years $175.00 _______ Guests 9 & under accompanied by paid adult FREE! Individual prices for walk ups!!! Ages 15 & up 10 – 14 Breakfast $15.00 $13.00 Lunch $18.00 $15.00 Dinner $24.00 $20.00 Children 9 & under accompanied by paid adult FREE!

SATURDAY NIGHT!!! Walk up dinners will be $24.00 per guest. This is for guests not participating in a Deal Plan!

But WELCOME!!! Please let us know A.S.A.P. so we will have enough steaks, Please let us know which days you are planning on joining us so we can plan for everyone getting fed the same meal at the same time!! Which Days????____________________________________________ Please remember the March 09, 2015 deadline to avoid the $50.00 up charge. Necessary for late food ordering due to remote area and acces SATURDAY NIGHT!!! Walk up dinners will be $24.00 per guest. This is for guests not participating in a Deal Plan! But Welcome!! Please let us know A.S.A.P so we will have enough steaks. Total enclosed______________________Check #____________


Sample Menu

Breakfast will have same items on it every morning! Coffee, orange juice, milk (white & chocolate) Grits, hashbrowns Biscuits, sausage gravy Scrambled eggs Bacon, sausage, ham Oatmeal, cold cereal, fruit

Lunch Chips, fruit cup or pudding cup daily Sausage hoagie w/peppers & onions, baked beans Hamburger w/lettuce, tomato, cole slaw Cold turkey or ham sandwich, baked beans Jumbo pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw Chicken patty sandwich, baked beans

Dinner Roll, salad and dessert served with each meal *** Sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes/gravy, green lima beans *** Fried pork chop, rice/gravy, corn *** ¼ chicken 2 ribs, potato salad, cole slaw instead of salad *** Spaghetti, seven layer salad, garlic toast *** Fish/chicken tenders, hushpuppies, grits, coleslaw, swamp cabbage *** Ribeye steak, cheese potatoes, green beans

Menu is subject (but not likely ) to change according to availability.

Desserts will include: wet coconut cake, banana pudding, yellow cake w/chocolate frosting, chocolate cake w/milk chocolate frosting, strawberry shortcake, brownies, maybe peanut butter pie if refrigeration allows.


2015 Registration Form

Osceola County Wagon Train & Trail Ride Inc.

Registration forms and all signed Release forms are required for all participants (*Anyone who will ride and or

camp overnight, Is considered a participant. Also these forms are required for any overnight guest or anyone

that is staying regularly on the property or at the camp site *)

The only exclusions are occasional guests staying only a few hours and who are not riding at any time.

March 2, 2015- Deadline to return registration, signed releases and full payment for each participant

*Mail to: OCWTTR REGISTRATION COMMITTEE PO Box 702513, St. Cloud, FL 34770

After deadline date Price will be $125.00 per person weekly or $80 for the weekend rate. *make full payment check Payable To: Osceola County Wagon Train & Trail Ride, Inc. or OCWTTR

Name:

Street Address:

City/State:

Zip Code: Phone #:

E-Mail Address:

First and Last Names: (18 and above) Weekly Rate Amount Due ($95 per person)

_________________________________ __________________

_________________________________ __________________

_________________________________ __________________

First and Last Names: (Age 12-17 $25 per child and 11 and under are free) Amount Due

Age

_________________________________ _______

_________________________________ _______

_________________________________ _______

_________________________________ _______

First and Last Names: (18 and above) Weekend Rate Amount Due ($50 per person)

_________________________________ __________________

_________________________________ __________________

_________________________________ __________________

First and Last Names: (Age 12-17 $15 per child and 11 and under are free) Amount Due

Age

_________________________________ _______

_________________________________ _______

_________________________________ _______

_________________________________ _______

TOTAL DUE: __________________

*Non-refundable / Non -transferable

MARCH 2, 2015 - Deadline to return registration, signed releases and full payment for each

participant. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Emergency Contact: *SOMEONE WHO IS NOT ON RIDE

Name: _____________________________________ Telephone #: _______________________


2015 EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR RELEASE Participant’s Name: *You may use one form for your family

Participant’s Address: However everyone must sign below.

Activity: ANNUAL OSCEOLA COUNTY WAGON TRAIN AND TRAIL RIDE

Location: OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Date: March 16, 2015 THROUGH March 22, 2015

Definitions:

“I”: The Participant.

“Equine Activity Sponsor”

----------CORPORATE AND FAMILY NAMES ----------

THE OSCEOLA COUNTY WAGON TRAIN AND TRAIL RIDE, INC., OSCEOLA COUNTY, BIRCHWOOD ACRES, LLLP,

THE HARMONY DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. LLP, AND STARWOOD CAPITAL GROUP GLOBAL, LLC, STARWOOD

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, KENNETH KIRCHMAN FOUNDATION, INC., LAKE X HOLDINGS, LLC, LAKE X

RANCH, LLC, THE KENNETH P. KIRCHMAN DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 12, 2006, DIRECTORS,

AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES THEREOF. (HEREINAFTER KNOWN AS EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR )

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE WAGON

TRAIN AND TRAIL RIDE:

I, the above-named participant, understand and acknowledge that there are risks and dangers inherent in and associated with equine

activity and the other activities which constitute the above-referenced wagon train and trail ride. Notwithstanding all such acknowledged

risks and dangers, whether or not enumerated herein, I voluntarily choose to participate in these activities solely at my own risk. I am

aware of and appreciate the “usual risks” associated with these activities, particularly equine activities, and the possibility of injury to

myself or others.

WAIVER AND RELEASE:

In consideration for permission to participate in the Osceola County Wagon Train and Trail Ride equine activity, receipt and sufficiency

of which is hereby acknowledged, and with the understanding that such permission has been given in reliance upon the representations

made herein by me, it is my intention to fully, completely and forever release, absolve and discharge the Equine Activity Sponsor of and

from any and all liability for any damages or injuries I may suffer or incur, including those caused by the negligence of the Equine

Activity Sponsor. By this agreement, I waive and relinquish any claim or cause of action whatsoever, in law or in equity, I may have

against the Equine Activity Sponsor for any loss, damage, claim, personal injury, disability, death, medical expense or property damage,

which arises or may in the future arise as a result of the negligence, active or passive, of the Equine Activity Sponsor, in connection with

my participation in the wagon train and trail ride and related equine activities. In so doing, I voluntarily assume the entire risk of any

damages or injuries which may occur during, in preparation for, or as a result of my participation in the wagon train and trail ride. I

further promise not to sue or exercise any legal right to seek damages or relief of any nature against the Equine Activity Sponsor arising

out of my participation in the wagon train and trail ride, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Equine Activity Sponsor from any

and all liability for injuries or damages to any third party resulting from my participation in the wagon train and trail ride, including

injuries or damages resulting from the negligence of the Equine Activity Sponsor.

WARNING:

UNDER FLORIDA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY

TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE

ACTIVITIES. FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 773.

I, the Participant, have read, understood and voluntarily signed this agreement.

____________________ ____________________

Participant Date

____________________ ____________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Date

New ‘Nicole's Law’ Effective October 1st, 2009 To further promote the safety of children, the 2009 Florida Legislation passed a bill referred to as ‘Nicole’s Law.’

This law requires any child under the age of 16 years and riding an equine on any public lands, roads, or trails to

wear a certified helmet. We will be riding on and across public lands during the 2015 Osceola County Wagon

Train and Trail Ride event, and all riders under age 16 must comply with this law.

A parent or guardian of a child under 16 years of age may not authorize or knowingly permit a child to ride without

a helmet. For more information regarding this law including penalty and exceptions, see CHAPTER 2009-105:

Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 169 Read the press release regarding ‘Nicole’s Law”:

http://www.flgov.com/release/10814 I HAVE READ THE ABOVE STATEMENT AND I AM AWARE OF NICOLE’S LAW ____________________ ____________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Date

http://laws.flrules.org/files/Ch_2009-105.pdf



HARMONY, FLORIDA LAND WAIVER

GUEST OF OSCEOLA COUNTY WAGON TRAIL AND TRAIL RIDE

WARNING, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND TERMS OF USE FOR ACCESS TO AND

USE OF HARMONY EQUESTRIAN TRAILS

WARNING

UNDER FLORIDA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR, OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT

LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF, A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES

RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.

This warning complies with the notification requirement found in Section 773.04, Florida Statutes (2010).

“Inherent risks of equine activities” means those dangers or conditions which are an integral part of equine activities,

including but not limited to:

• The propensity of equines to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them.

• The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects,

persons or other animals.

• Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions.

• The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others,

such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within his or her ability.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This is a legally binding document (the “Waiver”) that waives your legal rights

and limits the liability of Birchwood Acres, LLLP, the Harmony Development Co., Inc. LLP, and Starwood

Capital Group Global, LLC, their parent, related, affiliated and subsidiary companies, and the officers,

directors, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns of each (collectively the “Owners”) for

damages or losses incurred by you,_________________________________________________, the Participant.

By signing this document, you certify that you understand:

1. That horseback riding is a hazardous activity and personal injury may occur to myself or my child, ward, or

guest.

2. That an individual should have the appropriate level of skill, training, and physical fitness required to engage

in horseback riding safely.

3. That engaging in horseback riding may result in personal injury to you and to others and may result in

damages to the Owners’ property, or to the property of others.

4. That the lands being offered for horseback riding are privately owned and are being offered to Harmony

residents and their guests as a courtesy with no rights to exclusive, expanded or continued use of the property

except as may be stated in this document.

5. That you will be horseback riding through a natural setting on wild and agricultural land, with dangers

including but not limited to wild animals, fallen trees, ditches, abrupt depressions, aging drainage structures,

flowing water and its resulting eroded lands and washed out trails, and other dangerous conditions intrinsic to

the surface or subsurface of such land itself, which the Owners are unable to protect you from, and any marked

trail exists merely for the convenience of you and other Participants, and in no way makes such marked trail

anything other than wild land or ensures the safety of such marked trail.

6. That emergency health care services may not be easily accessible should you sustain an injury while engaging

in horseback riding activities.

7. That in accordance with the environmental policy and goals of Harmony, the Owners have not taken and will

take no steps to alter the natural setting of the wild land or the marked trails on and through which you will be

riding, even if such steps would help to ensure the safety of the land. The Owners have no obligation to take

any steps to monitor any land on which you, your child, ward, or guest will be horseback riding on in order to


ensure the safety of the land. If in the future the Owners do take any steps to make any of the foregoing land

safer, this will not create any continuing obligation to do so.

8. That the Owners in no manner have established a formal horseback riding program, provide supervision of

horseback riding activities, or engage in horseback riding instruction. Nor do the Owners monitor or inspect

for safety any of the land which you may use for horseback riding. ANY HORSEBACK RIDING ENGAGED

IN BY YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN, WARDS OR GUEST IS COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY AND AT

YOUR OWN RISK AND INITIATIVE. Other than allowing residents of Harmony to use, at their own risk,

the marked equestrian trails, the Owners provide no other means to facilitate or accommodate horseback riding

activities. You are responsible for providing all other means to facilitate your horseback riding activities,

including but not limited to providing your own mount, tack, transportation, and training.

In consideration of the use of the grounds and equestrian trails of Harmony, Florida for horseback riding by me and

my child or ward, and with the understanding that a horse may be startled by sudden movement, noise or other factors,

and may shy suddenly, rear, stop short, bite, buck, kick or run with its rider, especially when being ridden through a

natural setting, as these trails pass through, I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO ASSUME THE RISKS incidental to such

participation including, but not limited to, those risks set out above, and, on my own behalf, on behalf of my child or

ward, and on behalf of my child's or ward's heirs, executors and administrators, RELEASE and forever discharge the

Owners, of and from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any nature, including but not limited

to THOSE OCCURRING FROM PERSONAL INJURY TO MYSELF, MY CHILD, OR MY WARD, arising out of

or in any way connected with my participation and/or the participation of my child or ward in such horseback riding,

including but not limited to any liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses arising out of or connected

with any type of negligence or alleged negligence of any Owner or other third party.

I further agree to indemnify and hold each of the Owners harmless against any and all such liabilities, claims, actions,

damages, costs or expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees and disbursements, arising out or connected

with any horseback riding activity engaged in by myself, my child, my ward, or my guest which results in property

damage or bodily harm to any Owner or third parties. Furthermore, I shall ensure that any guest I bring onto the

Owners’ land to engage in horseback riding activities with me shall sign a waiver similar in form to this document. In

the event that such guest not sign such a waiver, I shall indemnify and hold the Owners harmless in manner described

in the paragraph immediately above should such guest sustain any property damage or personal injury. I understand

that this release and indemnity agreement includes any claims based on the negligence, actions or inaction of any of

the Owners and covers bodily injury and property damage, whether suffered by me, my child or ward, or a third party,

before, during, or after any participation in horseback riding activities.

I further authorize medical treatment for myself, child or ward, at my cost, if the need arises.

The Owners expressly disclaim any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, which may have been made

concerning the land on which the Participant shall be riding, including but not limited to those warranties relating to

the safety of the land.

TERMS OF USE

I agree that each horse that I and members of my party bring to Harmony will have received a negative Coggins test

within the past twelve months. I will carry with me and produce upon request a certificate for each horse to that effect.

I agree that I will not use the Harmony property for horseback riding if I am under the influence of alcohol, drugs or

other intoxicant or am otherwise not physically able to safely participate in horseback rising. Furthermore, I will not

engage in any rowdy or dangerous behavior which could lead to injury.

I agree that I, my children or wards and my guest will wear protective head gear which meets or exceeds the quality

standards of the SEI certified and ASTM standard F1163 equestrian helmet while riding or being near horses. Failure

to comply with this is entirely at my own risk.

I agree that I will not access the trails without being accompanied by a “buddy” horse and rider. Each adult resident of

Harmony may bring one and only one guest, except for group rides authorized in advance by the Owners. I will not

bring dogs or other non-equine animals on the trail.


I agree that I will use the trails only during the daylight hours between 1/2 hour after sunrise and 1/2 hour before

sunset. I will respect any trail closures and horse exclusions. All members of my party will enter and leave trails at

access points only. I acknowledge that there will be fenced off areas surrounding the trails through which I am riding.

I agree to not venture on to the land which is fenced off, and acknowledge that in the event that I do venture on to such

land, I will be doing so as a trespasser.

While there is currently no such person, I agree to notify any designated Trailmaster or other designated individual,

should such a position later be created by the Owners, of the trail(s) that I intend to ride before the start of my ride and

to notify him or her when my ride has been completed and to report any observed trail hazards.

I agree that any of the Owners may at any time temporarily or permanently revoke my license to use the equestrian

trails and lands of Harmony for horseback riding for any reason such Owner, in their sole discretion, deems sufficient,

including but not limited to violations of these Terms of Use. I acknowledge that using the equestrian trails of

Harmony, or any other of the Harmony property for horseback riding, is a privilege granted by the Owner, not a right,

requiring the Owners’ continuing unanimous approval and permission. Such continuing approval and permission may

be withdrawn at any time and for any reason any Owner, in such Owner’s sole discretion, deems sufficient. In the

event that any Owner revokes my privilege to use the equestrian trails or other land of Harmony for horseback riding

and I continue to use such trails, or if I access the private lands of Harmony which are fenced off and not designated

for horseback riding, I acknowledge that I would do so as a trespasser and the Owner will have the right to take any

action allowed by law to prevent me from continuing to trespass on such lands.

I agree that if any provision of this Waiver or the application of this Waiver to any person or circumstance is held by a

court to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the rest of this Waiver, or the application of this Waiver other than those

parts which have been held invalid or unenforceable, shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be

affected, impaired or invalidated.

I agree that no action or inaction by any Owner shall constitute an express or implied waiver of my duty to comply

with the duties, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained within this Waiver. If I fail to abide

by the terms of this Waiver and the Owners do not take action to enforce their rights under this Waiver, this shall not

operate or be construed as a waiver of any other breach and no failure by any Owner to exercise any right or privilege

hereunder shall surrender any Owner’s rights or privileges under this Waiver.

I certify that I am of legal age and fully competent to contract and have read and understand this Waiver.

DATED in Osceola County, Florida this ______ day of ____________________, 20____.

Printed Name: Signature:

Address:

Emergency Contact: Phone:


GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT FOR LAKE X RANCH

Name: ________________________________________________ Date:_______________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:_________________________ Email:___________________________________________

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian:______________________________________________________________

IN CONSIDERATION of the opportunity afforded to me to (i) enter the Lake X Ranch, (ii) participate in any

program, event, happening, goings-on, or activity (including for example and not limitation, field trips, camps,

educational opportunities and programs, visitor programs, workshops, recreational activities, swimming, hiking,

bicycling, boating, sailing, picnicking, camping, archery, exploring, walking, jogging, bird and butterfly

watching, use of firearms, governmental programs and activities) or (iii) otherwise be present for any reason or

purpose (collectively referred to as “Activity” or “Activities”) on or by the property of the Kenneth Kirchman

Foundation, Inc., Lake X Holdings, LLC, Lake X Ranch, LLC, the Kenneth P. Kirchman Declaration of Trust

dated October 12, 2006, as amended, or any limited liability company or other entity owned or controlled directly

or indirectly by the Kenneth Kirchman Foundation, Inc. (collectively these entities are referred to as the

“Foundation”), including but not limited to, the Lake X Ranch; and, in recognition of the possible dangers to

which I may subject myself in participating in any of the Activities:

I, __________________________________, being over the age of 18, hereby agree that from this date forward,

and for each and every time, whether continuous or not, that I participate in any Activity or that I am otherwise

present on or around the Foundation’s property, to:

1. Knowingly, freely, and voluntarily, for myself, my heirs, next of kin, guardians, personal

representatives, administrators, assigns, and anyone else claiming by or through me, WAIVE and

RELEASE any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits in equity of whatever kind, arising as a

result of, or during the course of, any Activity from which any liability may or could accrue to the

Foundation, or any employee, contractor, sub-contractor, vendor, volunteer, representative, agent,

sponsor, officer, director, trustee, assign, or other person or entity acting for or on behalf of the

Foundation, (hereafter, “Release Parties”).

2. ASSUME any and all risks of injury, death, and property damage, whether or not such risks are

inherent to the Activities, including for example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from: (i)

negligence or carelessness on the part of the Released Parties; (ii) dangerous or defective buildings,

equipment, apparatus or other property owned, used, maintained, or controlled by the Release Parties; (iii)

inherent or hidden risks associated with any Activity; or (iv) because of the Released Parties possible

liability with or without fault.

3. For myself and my heirs, next of kin, guardians, personal representatives, administrators, assigns, and

anyone else claiming by or through me, from the date of this Agreement and forever hereafter, hold the

Released Parties harmless and blameless for any property damage, injury, or death, including injury or

death occasioned by my participation in any Activity or my presence on or around Foundation’s property,

whether or not such injury or death is resulting by or through the negligence of any of the Release Parties.

4. Should I, my heirs, next of kin, guardians, personal representatives, administrators, assigns, or anyone

else claiming by or through me, institute any action against any of the Released Parties arising out of any

injury or death to me or my property, as a result of my participation in the Activities on or around the

Foundation’s property, or as a result of my presence on or around the Foundation’s property, then and in

that event, I for myself, my heirs, next of kin, guardians, personal representatives, administrators, assigns,

and anyone else claiming by or through me, hereby agree to pay all costs of such action, including

attorney’s fees incurred by the Released Parties.


5. For myself and my heirs, next of kin, guardians, personal representatives, administrators, assigns, and

anyone else claiming by or through me, I hereby agree not to sue or bring any claim, demand, causes of action

(judicial or quasi judicial), suits in equity of whatever kind, directly or indirectly, against any of the Released

Parties relating to, or arising out of, in any manner whatsoever, any Activity.

6. I acknowledge and understand that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as

permitted by the laws of the State of Florida. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision is found

to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not

otherwise affect the remaining clauses or provisions.

7. I acknowledge and understand that but for this Agreement, the Release Parties would not permit my

participation in any Activity or my presence on the Foundation’s property.

8. I acknowledge and understand that this Agreement shall be in full force and effect as of the date

indicated below, and shall remain in full force and effect for each and every time, whether continuous or

not, that I participate in any Activity or that I am otherwise present on or around the Foundation’s

property.

A parent or guardian of a child under 16 years of age may not authorize or knowingly permit a child to ride without a helmet. For more

information regarding this law including penalty and exceptions, see CHAPTER 2009-105: Committee Substitute for House Bill

Number 169. Read the press release regarding “Nicole’s Law”: http://www.flgov.com/release/10814

** EVEN THOUGH THE TRAIL RIDE WILL BE CONDUCTED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY THE EQUINE ACTIVITY

SPONSOR(S) RECOMMEND THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 YEARS CONSIDER WEARING CERTIFIED

HELMETS DURING THE RIDE FOR SAFETY PURPOSES.

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED BY ME ON THIS_____DAY OF__________20____.

___________________________________ ______________________________________

Print Name of Participant Signature of Participant/Responsible Party

I undersigned parent, next of kin, guardian, or other responsible party (hereafter “Responsible Party”) does

hereby represent that he/she is in fact acting in such capacity, has the authority to consent, and has consented, to

the minor child or ward’s participating in the Activity, and has agreed individually and on behalf of the minor

child or ward, to the terms of this Agreement. The undersigned parent or legal guardian further agrees to save and

hold harmless and indemnify the Released Parties from all liability, loss, claim, or damages whatsoever which

may be imposed upon the Released Parties because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release

the Release Parties on behalf of child or ward and the parent or legal guardian.

___________________________________ ______________________________________

Print Name of Responsible Party Signature of Responsible Party

(if participant is under age 18)



2015 Ride will camp on a private cattle pasture in Harmony, Florida

* Entrance to camping area off Old Melbourne highway at the gate next to the cattle pens.


DOGS WILL BE ALLOWED THIS YEAR

Dogs will be allowed this year and they must stay in your camp. We are sensitive to the fact that your pets are

your family members and we know that there are plenty of riders who would not be able to attend our trail ride if

they were not allowed. We are asking however, that you respect the other riders at this event and keep your dogs

at your campsite and not let them be a nuisance to others. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please

observe the following pet camping rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to

board the pet outside of the OCWTTR camp area or you may be required to leave the OCWTTR event without

refund.

A FEW RULES FOR DOG OWNERS:

Pet owners are responsible and liable for any damages or injuries caused by, or incurred by your pet.

Pets must be vaccinated against rabies.

Pets must be confined, leashed or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed

six feet in length.

Pets are not allowed on the trail rides and may not be brought into the tent, vendor or entertainment areas.

Pets must be well–behaved at all times. Excessive barking will not be tolerated.

Pets must be confined in the owner’s camping unit while riding & during quiet hours, 11 PM -7 AM.

Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings.

Any pet that is noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive will not be allowed to remain in camp.

Be sure to keep your pet cool. Florida weather varies year-round, but can always include high temperatures,

even in the winter.

Be sure to have plenty of water available, especially when leaving the campsite.

If you have never taken your dog camping at a horse event such as this and you are unsure if your dog will

behave in an acceptable manner, or you can not follow the rules listed above, please do not bring your dog.

SECURING YOUR HORSE

No panels or stalls are available for rent – we were unable to obtain a panel contractor this year. If we are able to

find a contractor to provide rental panels, the information will be posted to our website.

To secure your horse you will need one of the following: Picket line, ground stake rig, temporary electric

fence, panels-tied to your trailer or a tree, if a tree is available.

If planning on tethering, it is recommended that you train your horse to tethering at home. Bring a good book

and sit with the horse for the first several hours. It is important that you do not unhook the horse if he

becomes tangled in the tether. Guide him to back up and untangle himself. If you unhook, he will continue to

look to you to solve his problem instead of thinking his way out of his entanglement.

If using a portable corrals or hot wire (portable electric fencing), be sure they are stable and your horse is

accustomed to being confined by it.

If using a HiTie system, be sure to allow enough room around your trailer.


REMINDER CHECK-LIST 27th

Annual Ride: from March 16 until March 22, 2015

1. All applications are non refundable and non transferable. The Trail Ride Event begins on

Monday, March 16th at 8:00am. Do not arrive before this time, you will not be admitted.

Those paying the weekend package price will not be admitted until after 1:30pm on

Thursday, March 19th. You must check in, register and receive your armband when you

arrive. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult to be

allowed on the ride.

2. WE WILL BE ALLOWING DOGS FOR CAMPING PLEASE SEE THE RULES REGARDING

DOGS ATTACHED.

3. No panels or stalls are available for rent. You must provide your own equipment to secure your horse at your

campsite.

4. T-Shirt-Order WILL BE HANDLED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE ORDERING. Please go to

www. OCWTTR.org for ordering details.

5. March 2 - Deadline to return Registration, Signed Release Form and full Registration payment for

each participant (or until OCWTTR declares the ride is full and closes the registration.) * Registration

forms and all signed Release forms are required for all participants (Anyone who will ride and or camp

overnight, is considered a participant. Also these forms are required for any overnight guest or anyone that

is staying regularly on the property or at the camp site). The only exclusions are occasional guests staying

only a few hours and who are not riding at any time.

*Mail to: OCWTTR REGISTRATION COMMITTEE, PO Box 702513, St. Cloud, FL 34770

6. March 2 – Deadline to return Pat’s Bar-B-Que food order with payment.

* Mail to: P.O. Box 1584 Lake Placid, Florida 33852

7. March 16 – Vendors, please contact Cyndi Conklin at [email protected] All venders must be a paid

participant.

8. March 16 – Remember: Coggins papers and bring your own potable water supply for human

consumption. Water troughs are available for the horses. The camp grounds don’t have any utility hook-

ups available and no waste disposal facilities.

9. March 16 – Last minute questions, please contact Cyndi Conklin 407-738-2912

10. March 16 – 8am – Registration Check-in begins *For you early risers, please pull off of the main road and

into the registration staging area, forming a line. Do not enter the Camp Site

11. March 22 –2pm - Please plan to leave the property by 2pm on Sunday, after cleaning your camp-site

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