STANDARD BOARDING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, for good and valuable consideration receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, dated the __________ day of ____________, 20___made by and
between ______________________________________________________,
hereinafter referred to as STABLE, providing services as an independent
contractor, located at ____________________________________________ and
__________________________________________ residing at
_________________________________, hereinafter referred to as OWNER.
owner of the hereinafter-described horse (s). These parties warrant that they
have the right to enter into this AGREEMENT.
1. Fees, Term and Location
In consideration of $ ____________ per horse per month paid by OWNER in
advance on the _________day of each month, STABLE agrees to board the herein
described horse (s) at ________________________________________ on a month to
month basis commencing ______________________, 20___. Partial months boarding
shall be paid on a pro-rata basis based on the numbers of days boarded in a
standard 30 day month.
2. Description of Horse (s)
Name: _________________________________ AGE: ________
Color: ______________________________ Sex: ____________
Breed: ____________________________________
Registration/Tattoo Number (if applicable): ___________________
Value of Horse: $_________________________
(In the event that this AGREEMENT provides the herein described boarding
services for more than one horse, the same information, in the same format, as
provided in this Section 2, shall be set in writing and attached hereto as
Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated in full by reference.)
3. Feed and Facilities
FARM agrees to provide the following, in addition to normal and
reasonable care and handling to maintain the health and well being of the animal
(s).
Stall ____________________ minimum size stall
Turn-Out____________________ maximum number of horses pastures or paddock
(turn-out) on a daily basis.
Grain ______________ pounds of grain per day fed ________ times per day Feed
Type_____________________ specify feed type if applicable
Hay ____________________ pounds of hay per day fed ____________ times per
day
Hay Type _______________________ specify type if applicable
Shoeing and Worming
STABLE __________ will or __________ will not agree (s) to provide the
necessary shoeing and worming of the horse as is reasonably necessary. Provided
however, such expense for same shall be the obligation of OWNER hereunder.
Upon presentation by STABLE of the bill for said services rendered,
including service charges, if any, OWNER shall pay said bill within fifteen days
that the bill is submitted to OWNER.
Grooming
STABLE _________ shall or ___________ shall not provide reasonable
grooming for said horse (s) fees for which ___________ shall or ___________
shall not become part of and be included within the aforesaid fees.
Special Instructions to STABLE
Furthermore, it is expressly recognized and understood that the boarding of said
horse (s), as agreed to herein, is not a personal services contract and
accordingly, any services provided for hereunder may be performed by STABLE
or its employees, officers, agents and/or family members.
4. Exercise
The OWNER shall be solely responsible for the exercise of the horse (s)
and it is expressly understood by OWNER that the horses ____________ will
or ____________ will not be turned out.
5. Ownership's Coggins Test
OWNER warrants that it owns said horse (s), that there are no liens
against said horse (s), express or implied by law, and will provide prior to
time of delivery of said horse (s), to STABLE, proof satisfactory of a
negative Coggins test current within the twelve month period immediately
preceding delivery of the horse to STABLE..
6. Risk of Loss
During the time that the horse (s) is/are in the custody of STABLE, STABLE
shall not be liable for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury which may
be suffered by the horse. This includes, but is not limited to, any personal
injury or disability the horse may receive while of STABLE's premises. OWNER
fully understands and hereby acknowledges that FARM does not carry any
insurance on any horse s) not owned by STABLE, including, but not limited
to, such insurance for boarding or any other purposes, for which the horse( s)
is/are covered under any public liability, accidental injury, theft or equine
mortality insurance, and that all risks relating to boarding of horse (s), or
for any other reason, for which the horse (s) is/are in the possession of STABLE,
are to be borne by OWNER.
7. Hold Harmless
OWNER agrees to hold STABLE harmless from any claim resulting from
damage or injury caused by said horse, OWNER or his guests and invitees,
to anyone, including but not limited to legal fees and/or expenses incurred by STABLE
in defense of such claims.
8. Liability Insurance
OWNER warrants that he presently carries in full force and effect, and
throughout the period of this AGREEMENT shall continue to carry and
maintain in full force and effect, liability insurance protecting OWNER and
STABLE from any and all claim (s) arising out of or relating to this AGREEMENT,
in the following amounts:
$________________ personal injury, and, $____________________ maximum per
accident; and,
$ ________________ property damage, and,
$ ____________________ maximum per accident.
9. Emergency Care
STABLE agrees to attempt to contact OWNER, at the following
emergency telephone number
( )_______________________________,
Should STABLE feel that medical treatment is needed for said horse (s),
provided however, that in the event the STABLE is unable to so contact OWNER
within a reasonable time, which time shall be judged and determined solely by STABLE,
STABLE is then hereby authorized to secure emergency veterinary care
and/or blacksmith care, and by any licensed providers of such care who are
selected by STABLE, as STABLE determines is required for the
health and well-being of said horse (s). The cost of such care secured shall be
due and payable by OWNER within fifteen days from the date OWNER
receives notice thereof, provided however, that STABLE is authorized to
arrange direct billing by said care provider to the OWNER.
10. Stable Rules
Owner hereby acknowledges receipt and understanding of the current STABLE
Rules, which are incorporated by reference in full, as if fully set forth herein
. OWNER agrees he and his guests and invitees will be bound and abide by
these Rules, and accepts responsibility for the conduct of his guests and
invitees according to these Rules. OWNER acknowledges the Rules include
but are not limited to:
STABLE Safety Rules;
STABLE Hours of Operation;
Notice of Required Release and Waiver for minors;
Statement of Applicable state equine liability laws;
Required Veterinary care;
STABLE may revise these Rules from time to time and OWNER agrees
any revision shall have the same force and effect as current Rules. Failure, as
determined in STABLE's sole discretion, of OWNER or OWNER's
guests and invitees to abide by STABLE Rules may result in STABLE declaring
OWNER in default hereunder and result in termination of this AGREEMENT.
11. Default
Either party may terminate this AGREEMENT for failure of the other party
to meet any material terms of this AGREEMENT, including but not limited
to item 11 Stable Rules. In the case of a default by one party, the other party
shall have the right to recover legal fees and expenses, if any, incurred as a
result of said default. Any payment due STABLE under this AGREEMENT
shall be due and payable by the tenth day of the month and immediately in the
event of termination. Failure to make any payment by said due date shall place OWNER
in default hereunder. Acceptance by STABLE of any late payment shall not
constitute a waiver of subsequent due dates or determinations of default.
12. Assignment
This AGREEMENT may not be assigned by OWNER without the express
written consent of STABLE.
13. Notice of Termination
OWNER agrees that thirty (30) days notice shall be given to STABLE
as to the termination of this AGREEMENT.
14. Right of Lien
OWNER is put on notice that STABLE has and may assert and exercise
a right of lien, as provided for by the laws of the State of
_____________________________, for any amount due for the board and keep of
horse (s), and also for any storage or other charges due hereunder, and further
agrees STABLE shall have the right, without process of law, to attach a
lien to your horse (s) after two (2) months of non-payment or partial payment
and STABLE can then sell horse (s) to recover its loss
THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE State of
________________________.
Executed at ____________________________ on the date first set forth
above.
STABLE______________________________________________
By: ______________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Telephone: ( )___________________________
"Owner"_______________________________________________
By: ____________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Telephone: ( )___________________________
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