NPBA DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY.  NPBA does not assume responsibility for safety of participants at the shows or other events it sanctions and responsibility for participant safety remains solely with show management.  Show management applies for NPBA approval on a voluntary basis agreeing to conduct the show according to NPBA rules, which are designed to promote fair competition.  Assumption of responsibility for safety by show management is required by NPBA as an express condition to grant the designation “NPBA approved show.”  NPBA’s limited objective is to require, by rule enforcement, a “level playing field” of competition in order that performance of member and horse can participate.  Safety is a concern of everyone, but NPBA does not assume responsibility for it.  NPBA’s limited purpose for sanctioning a show is to promote fair competition and recognize accomplishments of each state’s participants.