Free State Riding Club, Inc. Bowie, MD 20715

Membership Form $40 Single - $50 Family

I/We understand that horseback riding is a dangerous sport and that serious injury, disability, or death may result from accidents while riding. I/We acknowledge the risk I/we undertake for myself/ourselves while riding. I/We do SO voluntarily and agree to release Free State Riding Club and anyone associated with any Club functions from any claims I/we may have resulting from injury to me/us during my/our participation in any event. I/We execute this release knowingly and freely in consideration of being allowed to participate in any Free State Riding Club functions. ALSO, I hereby give permission to FSRC to use my photographic likeness on all forms and media for advertising, trade and other lawful purpose.

I understand that, in order to accumulate points and qualify for end-of-year awards, I must be a member in good standing and work a minimum of (4) hours (for a single membership) and (8) hours (for a family membership).  

Members must complete volunteer hours AT our horse shows. Now we are offering a Pay Off Your Debt program. We will hire a staff member to work your hours for you! Complete the form & submit it to our Show Sec. for approval.

THOSE WHO SIGN UP FOR A POSITION FOR A YEAR LONG COMMITMENT MAY RECEIVE 1 FREE CLASS FOR EVERY 2 HOURS OF SERVICE AFTER THEIR OBLIGATION HAVE BEEN MEET.

PARKING - 7am - 9am & Noon - 2pm - 1 person Communicate desirable parking spaces for each trailer as they arrive. Collect entry packages or release forms from attendee's as they arrive.

ENTRY BOOTH- Starting at 8 am - 2 people Help exhibitors with all club forms, delivers paperwork to ring stewards/announcer, receiving payments, & hands out ribbons.

ANNOUNCER - 9am-5pm - 1 person Works side by side with Judges, records all placings, communicate with exhibitors/visitors on schedule/up-coming events, and keeps show upbeat and moving forward.

RING STEWARD - starting at 8:30am - 2 people 1 helper for judge/announcer. Deliveries class results set up showmanship courses. 1 helper readies exhibitors at gate, keeps schooling area moving orderly and prompt.

GATE STEWARD - starting at 8:30am - 2 people Open/close gate when JUDGE is ready.

GROUNDS CREW - up to 4 people Helps clear show ring of any obstacles & places new obstacles during the show. Police show grounds for trash, empty all trash barrels of bags and replaces' them. PRIOR TO SHOW: Mow parking & pedestrian areas, drag ring, set up food booth.

Signature of Witness (If the single membership is for a minor child, a parent must sign this release

Please list all horses that you own as a good-standing member which will be shown to accumulate year-end points. If any changes occur during the year (name change of horse, new horse, etc please inform your Show Point Secy:

Make checks payable to: Free State Riding Club

Mail to: FSRC c/o Nancy Johnson 8500 Lloyd Station Road Bowie, Maryland 20715