NEW MEMBER APPLICATION

Please complete the new member application below. All new applicants are required to attend at least one potluck or event (please see our calendar) and be sponsored by an active VPR member. Be sure to say hello to VPR's board members so they are familiar with you through the membership approval process.

Once your application has been approved by the board, your membership fees will be billed on a pro rata basis for the remainder of the calendar year. You will also receive an invitation to a hosted orientation at the club.

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming VPR events!

For Family and/or Extended Family memberships, please complete the applicable fields below.

Per the VPR bylaws, this membership is intended for a member/grandparent, member/aunt or member/uncle to add a junior member to their Family or Individual Membership for an additional fee. The child must be a grandchild, niece or nephew and meet the junior membership qualifications. Members adding a child to their membership must have a signed release from the parent or legal guardian of the child.

Note: Extended family only applies to children under the age of 24 living in the same house as the applicant. Please provide the following information if applicable:

VPR FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT

REQUIRED FOR ALL MEMBERS

In order to use the VPR Club facilities you must be a member in good standing. Our insurance allows for NO EXCEPTIONS.

The following practices are in place to ensure an enjoyable and safe visit for all members. All gates must be closed and locked when leaving the riding/camping area and clubhouse must be locked, and lights turned off when the last member leaves the grounds. (check twice please!) Check the VPR website prior to coming to the grounds, as there are activities scheduled that might be closed to members - www.vistapalomarriders.org. Announcements are emailed/texted. Be sure your records are up to date. Announcements may also be made on the bulletin board on the clubhouse patio. Always bring your cell phones. Keep a record of the gate code in your phone. Except for events closed to members, you have open access to VPR. If you wish to camp overnight, please notify a board member to make them aware you will be on the grounds. If the arenas are prepared and locked until show day, that information will be posted on the website and an email/text notice will be sent to you in advance. Following a heavy rain, the arenas will be closed to protect the arenas and avoid injury to rider and horse. Check the website for arena closures and conditions. It remains your responsibility to check for safe footing. The arenas are groomed Friday mornings weather permitting. Do not enter arena when hoses or sprinklers are present. The sprinklers are on timers and set up for night watering. Do not turn on the water in the arenas. No ATV’s or similar vehicles are allowed. When you use a stall or tie your horse to your trailer, please clean up after your horse by putting manure in the manure pile located by the dumpster. Do NOT put manure in the creek. Do NOT put manure in the trash or recycle. MEMBERS MUST STAY ON SITE WHEN HORSES ARE STALLED OR TIED. You are welcome to use any of the obstacle equipment but please return them to where you found them. NO lunging or turn outs are allowed in the main or warm up arena. Do not tie your horse to arena fencing. Tie only to your trailer or the hitching posts. You cannot leave the property and leave your horse, dog or minor child unattended. No off-leash dogs. Dogs must be kept on a maximum of a 9’ leash or inside the camper, truck, horse trailer or appropriate crate. Pick up after your dog and do not leave it unattended. Any Junior Rider under the age of 18 must always be supervised by an adult VPR member when on VPR grounds. When riding a horse, all Junior Riders must wear a helmet. Trainers/non-trainers may not conduct individual lessons, group lessons or any riding instruction on VPR grounds, even if you are a member. If injury or property damage occurs, after obtaining appropriate care, contact a Board Member. These important numbers are located on an Incident Report which is located on the patio Announcement Board. Please fill this out and leave in the Bulletin Board case. If you see or are aware of a hazard or something in need of repair, if possible, fix it or notify a VPR Board member. Names are posted on the bulletin board on the patio. The river trail is private property. Ride it at your own risk. To ensure that only VPR members have access to our facility do NOT give the combination to non-members. Non-members are not allowed on VPR property, not even with a VPR member escort. This restriction is due to our liability insurance. Comply with all VPR Club policies and By-Laws which are located on our website.

VPR RELEASE OF LIABILITY

REQUIRED FOR ALL MEMBERS

I UNDERSTAND HORSES AND HORSE RELATED ACTIVITIES CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. I UNDERSTAND THE RISK AND ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS. I acknowledge that horseback riding is a dangerous sport which carries inherent risks of injury or even loss of life as well as damage to my horse, my property and/or myself/family member whether adult or minor. I knowingly assume all risks whether known or unknown watching, grooming, handling or riding either my horse or horses provided for my use. I also knowingly assume all risks whether known or unknown while participating in a horse show, trail ride, special event, clinic or any other activity that involves horses whether I am a participant or an observer. I waive, release and hold harmless The Vista Palomar Riders, Inc. (VPR), its members, Board of Directors, their families, agents, employees, representatives, heirs and assigns. I agree that I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless VPR against all claims, demands and causes of action including court costs and actual attorney fees arising from any proceeding or lawsuit brought by me or prosecuted for my benefit or on my behalf in which this release is upheld. Any VPR member is authorized to obtain emergency aid, on my behalf and under my direction, if able, in case of an accident/emergency. It is my responsibility to be sure all emergency information is kept up-to-date as well as maintaining adequate medical insurance. Any Junior Rider under the age of 18 must always be supervised by an adult VPR member when on VPR grounds. When riding a horse, the Junior Rider must wear a helmet. Unless specifically revoked, this release is valid until further notice.