MEMORANDUM

TO: Equestrian Team Tryout Participants

FROM: Amanda Love, Head Coach

DATE: 2/21/2018

RE: Tryout Information

Welcome! This memo should provide detailed information that will make the tryout process easier for you to

complete.

Included in this packet are several different pieces of paperwork that need to be completed and returned to the

coaching staff in the Horse Center office prior to the week of your desired tryout, spaces are limited and spots

are filled on first come first served. Please return the entire packet. Read the directions on each page carefully

before completing. Please write legibly. All interested students that wish to tryout for WT Equestrian will need to

report to the Horse Center at 9 AM the morning of their tryout. Tryouts are a full day of riding, physical activity and

group work, please bring clothing for exercise and riding (not showing). Completed packets may be mailed to the

following address or emailed:

Coach Love

PO Box 60998

Canyon, TX 79016

alove@wtamu.edu

You may call the following people if you need assistance understanding questions on any of the forms:

Amanda Love, Head Coach 806-651-8462

Rebecca Anderson, Assistant Coach 806-651-8463

The tryout is meant to evaluate potential Equestrian team members on their riding ability, team attitude, physical ability and show ability as it pertains to Equestrian riding.

Tentative tryout schedule is included in this packet. Parents and guests are welcome to any part of the tryout process but will not be allowed beyond the bleachers or classroom, no access to horses.

Tryouts are meant to work in conjunction with New Student Orientation. There may be a situation of overlapping time conflicts. If you have a conflict during tryouts please inform Coach Love ASAP.

Please have on boots for tryouts. Show clothing is completely unnecessary. Helmets will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Riders are encouraged to tryout in their stronger discipline for the tryout riding session but are allowed to tryout for both disciplines.

All riders that make the team will need to have a physical completed prior to the first day of Fall classes by their primary care provider. Physical paperwork can be obtained on the gobuffsgo.com website under “Incoming student athlete physical”. Physical paperwork needs to be brought with the student and the final page will be completed by the WTAMU physician at Athletic Physicals the first day of Fall classes. Coach Love will update you with times and location as the date approaches.

Tryout results will be emailed to each rider’s WTAMU email account no later than July 1st. Questions and feedback

about the tryout process are certainly allowed and encouraged. Participants will receive one of three results from

tryouts.

1. Varsity status; this participant has the attitude/riding skills/work ethic to fit the team well and is admitted to WTAMU Equestrian on the Varsity squad and will have the responsibilities as such.

2. Red Shirt Status; this participant shows great potential and will be fostered along to meet the needs of Varsity at a later time. He/she is admitted to WTAMU Equestrian Team at a Red Shirt status. He/she has the ability to move up to Varsity status once the school year begins upon showing commitment and consistent improvement.

3. Not accepted; this participant does not meet the needs of WTAMU Equestrian at this point but with remediation over the next year is welcome to be reevaluated and tryout again for the Equestrian Team in a later year.

***** Team members, Red shirt/JV and Varsity, are required to attend a MANDATORY MEETING during Labor Day weekend in the Horse Center Classroom. If you have made the team, this meeting is not an option. Mark your calendar. This meeting will likely last all day, so do not make other plans. Meals will be provided. *****

Thanks for your interest in the Equestrian Team—we look forward to a great year!

Tentative Tryout Schedule:

9:00 A.M. Check in and finalize paperwork

9:15 A.M. Welcome and introductions

9:45 A.M. Tour of Horse Center by current team members and alumni

10:15 A.M. Catch and tack up horses for evaluation ride

10:45 A.M. Mount and ride on the flat for general evaluation

11:45 A.M. Dismount and help put away horses

Noon Lunch

12:30 P.M. Help set fences and catch horses

1:00 P.M. Mock Practice, riders split into groups based on discipline (potential fence riders will do some fence work,

western riders will work maneuver drills)

2:30 P.M. Dismount and put horses up

3:30 P.M. Presentation from current team members on IHSA/WT Equestrian

4:00 P.M. Explanation of Mock Competition and Draw for horses

4:15 P.M. Mock Horse Show- IHSA style

5:00 P.M. Closing remarks and dismissal

Personal Information

First Name ___________________ Last Name _____________________

Buff Gold Card # _________________ Preferred Name _________________

Date of Birth ____________________ Major ________________________

Cell phone number __________________ Alternate phone number _____________________

WTAMU e-mail address ________________________ Alternate e-mail address _____________________

Mailing address at WT ____________________ Permanent address _______________________

_____________________ ________________________

Would like to be evaluated (please check all that apply):

Hunt Seat: ______ Western: ___________ Fences: ____________ Reining: ____________

First Choice Clinic:

June 6: ________ June 27: ____________ Fall Tryout:___________

Please indicate your New Student/Transfer Orientation date: ______________________

Physical Information

Age _________ Height ___________ Weight ____________

Level of fitness on scale from 1-10 (1=lowest, 10= highest level of personal fitness)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Level of flexibility on scale from 1-10 (1=lowest, 10= highest)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Mile time: ____________

Other physical sports you have been active in the last 4 years:

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Medical Information

1. List medical information that could affect you in physically demanding situation

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

2. Allergies

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

3. Medications

_______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

4. Emergency Contact and information

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Academic Information

** An academic report must be included for try-outs, unofficial copy of transcripts is acceptable**

Classification ___________________ Major ________________________

Cumulative G.P.A. _______________ SAT/SCT Score: ________________

Number of credits completed ____________Number of semesters until graduation _______________

If a freshman, high school G.P.A. _________ Rank in Class: ___________________

Parent Information

Mother’s name ________________________ Father’s name _____________________________

Mother’s address _______________________ Father’s address ____________________________

Mother’s city/state/zip ___________________ Father’s city/state/zip ______________________

Mother’s phone # ______________________ Father’s phone # __________________________

Mother’s email _________________________ Father’s email _____________________________

Clothing Information

T-shirt size _________________

Sweatshirt size _______________

Western Information Name: _____________________

** Must be completed by anyone wanting to try-out for the Western Team**

1. Years riding western: _____

2. Describe western riding experience: ____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

3. Years of riding lessons/instruction of any discipline, if less than one year give months/weeks: _____

4. Please list disciplines you received instruction in and feel comfortable riding: _______________

__________________________________________________________________________

5. Trainers you have worked with and location of the trainer, please include length of time:_______

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

6. Years showing western: _____

7. Events shown in: __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

8. Associations show in: (please spell out acronyms) ___________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

9. Levels and Types of shows that you have competed in: (circle all that apply)

a. Local (County/Region)

i. 4-H

ii. Breed Shows

iii. Performance Associations (NCHA, NRHA, NSBA, etc.)

iv. Other; describe: ____________________________

b. State

i. 4-H

ii. Breed Shows

iii. Performance Associations (NCHA, NRHA, NSBA, etc.)

iv. Other; describe: ____________________________

c. National/World

i. 4-H

ii. Breed Shows

iii. Performance Associations (NCHA, NRHA, NSBA, etc.)

iv. Other; describe: ____________________________

10. Please list all associations that you are a member of and your member ID number for each:

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

11. Please list points earned in any breed association in western classes except

roping/halter/games/showmanship or “novice” division classes

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

12. Show Resume, please list honors and year won by you as a rider or by your horse while being shown by

YOU. You may attach a separate sheet.

Hunt Seat Information Name: _________________________

** Must be completed by anyone wanting to try-out for the Hunt seat Team**

1. Years riding hunt seat: _____

2. Describe hunt seat riding experience: ____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

3. Years of riding lessons/instruction of any discipline, if less than one year give months/weeks: _____

4. Please list disciplines you received instruction in and feel comfortable riding: _______________

__________________________________________________________________________

5. Trainers you have worked with and location of the trainer, please include length of time:______

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

6. Years showing hunt seat: _____

7. Events shown in: __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

8. Have you had instruction on riding over fences ____ yes ____ no; if yes years of instruction _______

9. Have you shown over fences: ____ yes ____ no

10. If you have shown over fences please list heights and classes and if they were hunter, jumper or equitation.

Begin with most recent dates.

Year shown ____ Class _____________ Height __________ Hunter ____ Jumper ____ Equitation ____

Year shown ____ Class _____________ Height __________ Hunter ____ Jumper ____ Equitation ____

Year shown ____ Class _____________ Height __________ Hunter ____ Jumper ____ Equitation ____

Year shown ____ Class _____________ Height __________ Hunter ____ Jumper ____ Equitation ____

Year shown ____ Class _____________ Height __________ Hunter ____ Jumper ____ Equitation ____

Year shown ____ Class _____________ Height __________ Hunter ____ Jumper ____ Equitation ____

11. Levels and Types of shows that you have competed in: (circle all that apply)

a. Local (County/Region)

i. 4-H

ii. Breed Shows

iii. Local Hunter/Jumper Association

iv. Other; describe: ____________________________

b. State

i. 4-H

ii. Breed Shows

iii. Other; describe: ____________________________

c. National/World

i. 4-H

ii. Breed Shows

iii. Other; describe: ____________________________

d. USEF

i. “AA” shows

ii. “A” shows

iii. “B” shows

iv. “C” shows

12. Please list all associations that you are a member of and your member ID number for each:

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

13. Please list money won/points earned in specific classes in hunt seat:

_____________________ ______________________

_____________________ ______________________

14. Show Resume, please list honors and year won by you as a rider or by your horse while being shown by

YOU. You may attach a separate sheet.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

West Texas A&M University Equine Program

Event WTAMU Equestrian Tryout Date

Student Name

ID# Age

Local Address

Phone (H)

(W/C)

IN CONSIDERATION of receiving permission to participate in the West Texas A&M

University Equine Program, I , do hereby

RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE West Texas A&M

University, Division of Agriculture, the State of Texas, their officers, servants, agents, or

employees (hereinafter referred to as RELEASEES) from any and all liability, claims, demands,

actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury,

including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, WHETHER

CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, or otherwise, while participating in

said Program, or while in, or upon any premises where said Program is being conducted.

I am fully aware of the inherent risks and hazards connected with participating in

activities with horses. I acknowledge that horses are unpredictable and potentially

dangerous animals, and have a full understanding of the kinds of occurrences and hazards

that may exist during or as part of my activities in the West Texas A&M University Equine

Program, including the potential for serious injury or death. I understand that West Texas

A&M University, through the state’s self-insurance statute, provides only very limited and very

restricted insurance coverage. I understand that such self-insurance may not at all provide

coverage to me for any injury, loss, or damage suffered while participating in said Program. I

hereby elect to voluntarily participate in said Program, and to enter the above named premises

and engage in such activity, knowing that the activity may be hazardous to me or my property.

I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS,

PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be

sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of being

engaged in such activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES, or

otherwise. I FURTHER HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the

RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorneys’

fees, that may incur due to my participation in said activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY

NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES, OR OTHERWISE.

It is my express intent that this Release and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the

members of my family and spouse, if any, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal

representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE

AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the above named RELEASEES. I hereby further agree that

this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be considered in accordance with

the laws of the State of Texas.

IN SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I HAVE

READ THE FOREGOING WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT,

UNDERSTAND IT, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY AS MY OWN FREE ACT AND DEED; NO

ORAL REPRESENTATION, STATEMENTS, OR INDUCEMENTS, APART FROM THE

FOREGOING WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE; I AM AT LEAST EIGHTEEN

(18) YEARS OF AGE, FULLY COMPETENT, AND I EXECUTE THE RELEASE FOR FULL,

ADEQUATE AND COMPLETE CONSIDERATION FULLY INTENDING TO BE BOUND

BY SAME.

I give my permission, in the event that my family physician or dentist cannot be reached

by phone, for West Texas A&M University to make appropriate arrangements for emergency

care whether it be by a physician or dentist, or medical or dental facility should I become

injured or ill while participating in this class. It is understood that I will assume any financial

responsibility for any medical or dental expenses that may be incurred for said emergency or

emergencies.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this

day of , 20__, at Canyon, Texas.

and

Witness Date Participant Date

Parent or Guardian Sign (If Minor Child)

PARENTS NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP

PHONE

EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE

ALLERGIES

FAMILY DOCTOR (Name and Town)

Optional Section. In case of an emergency or loss of consciousness by the student, medical

personnel need to be aware of any prescription drugs you are currently taking. This

information is strictly confidential.

ARE YOU CURRENTLY TAKING ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?

IF YES, WHAT KIND?

WARNING

UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND

REMEDIES CODE), AN 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.

WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT

AUTHORIZATION FORM

1. EXCULPATORY CLAUSE. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in any and all activities of __Equestrian Evaluation Clinic__ (herein referred to as “activity”), which is sponsored by _____WTAMU_________________ (herein referred to as “sponsor”), a member of The Texas A&M University System, I hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to hold harmless for any and all purposes sponsor, The Texas A&M University System, the Board of Regents for The Texas A&M University System, and their members, officers, servants, agents, volunteers, or employees (herein referred to as RELEASEES or INDEMNITEES) from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, injuries (including death), or damages, including court costs and attorney’s fees and expenses, that may be sustained by me while participating in such activity, while traveling to and from the activity, or while on the premises owned or leased by RELEASEES, including injuries sustained as a result of the sole, joint, or concurrent negligence, negligence per se, statutory fault, or strict liability of RELEASEES. I understand this waiver does not apply to injuries caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct.

2. INDEMNITY CLAUSE. I am fully aware that there are inherent risks to myself and others

involved with this activity, including but not limited to _equine activities, strength and conditioning, etc._____, and I choose to voluntarily participate in said activity with full knowledge that the activity may be hazardous to me and my property, and to the person and property of others. I acknowledge there may be physically strenuous activities. I know of no medical reason why I should not participate. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless INDEMNITEES from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, injuries (including death), or damages, including court costs and attorney’s fees and expenses, which may occur to myself, other participants, and third-persons as a result of my participation in said activity, including injuries sustained as a result of the sole, joint, or concurrent negligence, negligence per se, statutory fault, or strict liability of INDEMNITEES.

3. NO INSURANCE. I understand that RELEASEES do not maintain any insurance policy

covering any circumstance arising from my participation in this activity or any event related to that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my personal insurance coverage. Sponsor does not carry general liability insurance to cover claims arising from this activity so it seeks a waiver of claims as additional consideration for the right to participate so sponsor, a governmental unit of the State of Texas, can (a) provide the activity at the lowest possible cost to participants; and (b) provide access to a greater number of participants by expending limited resources on program materials rather than on liability insurance.

4. BINDS HEIRS. It is my express intent that this agreement shall bind the members of my

family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

5. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION, INDEMNITY FOR MEDICAL EXPENSES, and WAIVER. I

understand RELEASEES cannot be expected to control all of the risks articulated in this form and RELEASEES may need to respond to accidents and potential emergency situations. Therefore, I hereby give my consent for any medical treatment that may be required, as determined by a medical professional at the medical facility, during my participation in this activity with the understanding that the cost of any such treatment will be my responsibility. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless INDEMNITEES for any costs incurred to treat me, even if an INDEMNITEE has signed hospital documentation promising to pay for the treatment due to my inability to sign the documentation. I further agree to release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to hold harmless for any and all purposes, RELEASEES from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, injuries (including death), or damages, including court costs and attorney’s fees and expenses, that may be sustained by me while receiving medical care or in deciding to seek medical care, including while traveling to and from a medical care facility, including injuries

sustained as a result of the sole, joint, or concurrent negligence, negligence per se, statutory fault, or strict liability of RELEASEES. I understand this waiver does not apply to injuries caused by intentional or grossly negligent conduct.

6. VOLUNTARY SIGNATURE. In signing this agreement I acknowledge and represent that I

have read it, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; sponsor has not made and I have not relied on any oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the terms contained in this agreement. I execute this document for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same, now and in the future. For students engaging in extracurricular activities: I understand I can choose not to sign this document and free myself from its terms and the associated risks of the activity by simply not participating in the activity and choosing some other activity available to me that has a lower level of risk to me. I further understand this is a voluntary, extracurricular activity; therefore it is not required for me to obtain college credits and not participating in this activity will in no way hinder my ability to obtain a degree from the university. For students going on fieldtrips or other class-related activities: I understand participation in this class/fieldtrip/activity is not mandatory and I will not be penalized for failing to participate in this activity because an alternative activity exists for which I can receive like credit. While I understand alternative activities are available to me that do not have the risks associated with this activity I still desire to voluntarily engage in this activity.

SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT INVOLVES THE WAIVER OF VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS. CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT.

SIGNED this _______ day of ____________________________, 20________. Participant Signature: ________________________________________________

Printed Name: _______________________________________________________

Participant’s Date of Birth: ____________________________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ (If Participant is under 18 years old) Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Name: _________________________________ (If Participant is under 18 years old)

INSTRUCTIONS: (1) The document should be printed in a font size no smaller than 10-point type. This

is 10-point type. This is 12-point type. (2) The formatting/font style (bolded, underlined, and

italicized) in paragraph nos. 1, 2, 5 & 6 should not be altered. TAMUS-OGC-Approved 08/29/2006