Great Southern Arkansas Mule Ride – Official Rules

All riders must be registered and at the starting point no later than 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

Riders under age 18 are allowed to ride, provided a guardian signs the disclaimer for them. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for riders 17 years of age and younger, and must be present.

Riders are responsible for their own animals during the ride and at the McNeil stopover.

Any riders who act inappropriately or endanger other riders WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE the ride.

All riders must abide by the following rules:
o This is a controlled ride and riders must follow the lead rider
o PLEASE DO NOT LITTER: No trash, paper or bottles/cans, can be left on the trail. If you bring it along — take it back with you unless you discard in proper trash cans.
o Alcohol consumption is NOT ALLOWED DURING THE RIDE OR ON UNIVERSITY PROPERTY.
o Riders may bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
o No double riders
o Negative Coggins required

Citation: A.C.A. § 16-120-201, 202
This Arkansas statute provides that an equine activity sponsor or an employee of an equine activity sponsor shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Liability is not limited when the equine agent knew the equipment or tack was faulty, failed to make reasonable and prudent efforts to determine the ability of the participant, was aware of dangerous latent condition on the land that the equine agent owed or possessed, committed an act or omission that constituted willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, or when the owner or agent intentionally injured the participant.

The riders agree to permit Southern Arkansas University to use their names, voices, and photographs for publicity.

By participating, riders agree to abide by and be bound by official decisions of trail ride hosts.