BOARDING FEES
(per month) 1 month in advance .
Stall boarding includes feed twice a day with grain and high
quality hay, daily stall cleaning $325.00 .
DRY - LOT WITH SHELTER includes round
bale grass hay and grain can be feed once a day with an additional
charge . $250.00
MINI PASTURE NO SHELTER .LOTS OF TREES FOR COVER .... ROUND
BALE GRASS HAY . ( LIMITED SPACE ) 175.00
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SAM DAVIDSON 913 745 4662
BOARDING
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EQUINE BOARDING AGREEMENT
This Equine Boarding Agreement (the “Agreement”) is being entered into by (Name)
__________________________ of (Street address) __________________________,
(City) __________________________, (State) _____________, (Zip code) __________
(“Stable”) and (Name) __________________________ of (Street address)
__________________________, (City) __________________________, (State)
_____________, (Zip code) __________ (“Boarder”) as of _________________, 200__.
1. Term. The term of this agreement shall be for ______ (months)/(years)
commencing on the date set forth above, and shall renew automatically for successive
periods thereafter unless canceled on ____ days written notice by either party.
2. Identification of Horse. Boarder’s horse(s) to be housed by Stable (“Horse”
or Horses”):
a. ____________________________________ (registered name)
____________________________________ (barn name)
____________________________________ (breed)
____________________________________ (sex)
____________________________________ (age)
b. ____________________________________ (registered name)
____________________________________ (barn name)
____________________________________ (breed)
____________________________________ (sex)
c. ____________________________________ (age)
____________________________________ (registered name)
____________________________________ (barn name)
____________________________________ (breed)
____________________________________ (sex)
d. ____________________________________ (age)
____________________________________ (registered name)
____________________________________ (barn name)
____________________________________ (breed)
____________________________________ (sex)
3. Boarder’s Contact Information.
(Name) ___________________, (Street address) ______________________,
(City) _________________, (State) _______________, (Zip code) _________,
(Office phone) __________________, (Cell phone) __________________,
(Home phone) ___________________, (Fax) ________________________,
(E-mail) _______________________, (Sex) _____, (Age) _____, (Level of
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experience with horses in general)
_______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________,
(Level of experience with this Horse)
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
4. Ownership of/Authority over Horse.
a. Boarder represents and warrants that they are the owner of record of Horse,
or that they have express authority of the owner of record to enter into this
Agreement and to house Horse with Stable. If Boarder is not the owner of
record of Horse, Boarder nonetheless agrees to be fully bound by the terms
of this agreement, and liable for all sums hereunder.
b. Identification of Owner of Record if Different Than Boarder. If
Boarder is not the owner of record of Horse, the owner of record is:
(Name) __________________, (Street address) _____________________,
(City) _________________, (State) _______________, (Zip code)
_________, (Office phone) __________________, (Cell phone)
__________________, (Home phone) __________________, (E-mail)
______________________.
5. Boarding Fee. Board is due on the 1st day of each month. Payment received
after the 5th of the month will be subject to a $_________ late fee, plus
$_________ in late fees for each additional day thereafter on which Board plus
accrued late fees remain unpaid. There will be a $_________ charge for
returned checks. Payments shall first be credited to accrued late fees and
returned-check charges.
6. Deposit. A refundable deposit of $___________ is required at the
commencement of this Agreement. Unpaid Board or Late Fees, damages to
Stable, its facilities and equipment, veterinary charges, and any other
unreimbursed expense incurred by Stable for Boarder’s or Horse’s benefit
(other than Boarding as covered by this Agreement) shall be deducted from the
deposit. If Boarder choose to remove Horse prior to giving full and proper
notice of cancellation, no deposit will be refunded.
7. Stable’s Services.
a. Stable agrees to provide a covered stall for Horse which will be mucked
twice daily.
b. Horse will be provided with turn-out time at owner’s request. However,
Stable can not guarantee a given schedule for turn-out.
c. Horse will be fed age-appropriate pellets and/or grain and/or hay. Any and
all other supplements or feeds are responsibility of Boarder.
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d. Stable shall have the right to use reasonable and customary restraints and
training implements to move Horse should they be necessary if, for
example, horse refuses to move or becomes a danger to itself or others.
Further, if Horse becomes a danger to itself or others, Stable need not muck
horse’s stall or provide turn-out time.
e. If blanketing is necessary, an additional $__________ per month charge
will apply ___________ (Month) through ___________ (Month) for
blanketing and unblanketing.
8. Horse’s Physical Condition/Special Care. Except as specified in this section,
to Boarder’s knowledge, Horse is currently sound, disease-free, and in good
condition, and not in need of any special care.
Exceptions:______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
9. Horse’s Behavior.
Boarder states that the Horse exhibits the following behavioral
traits:___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
10. Hours of Visitation/Access to Horse. Boarder, their veterinarian, farrier,
trainer, and designated guests shall have access to Stable and Horse on the
following schedule: ______________________________________________
11. Veterinary Care.
a. Boarder agrees and understands that it is Boarder’s responsibility to provide
Horse with proper veterinary care and veterinary services. Boarder
understands that if Boarder’s horse is or appears sick or injured, Stable will
first try to contact Boarder. If Boarder is unavailable, or Horse has an
emergency, Boarder gives Stable permission to call Boarder’s veterinarian,
identified as Dr.__________________, with _________________________
(Clinic), at phone numbers (Office) ________________________, (Cell)
________________________, (Home) ________________________, and
(E-mail) __________________. If Boarder’s veterinarian is unavailable,
Boarder authorizes Stable to call its veterinarian, and that Boarder will be
fully responsible for all veterinarian charges so incurred.
b. Boarder also agrees that Boarder will keep Horse current on all customary
worming and vaccinations, including but not limited to West Nile, Lyme
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disease, ________________, and any and all other worming or
vaccinations as may be prevailing or customary in Stable’s locale.
12. Farrier Care. Boarder agrees and understands that it is Boarder’s
responsibility to provide Horse with proper hoof care and farrier services.
Boarder’s farrier is: (Name) __________________________, at phone
numbers (Office) __________________, (Cell) __________________, (Home)
__________________, and (E-mail) __________________. Boarder’s farrier
shall have access to Stable and Horse during Hours of Visitation. If Boarder’s
farrier is unavailable and Boarder’s horse is in need of farrier services, Boarder
authorize Stable to call its farrier, and that Boarder will be fully responsible for
all farrier charges so incurred.
13. Trainer. Boarder’s trainer is: (Name) __________________________, at
phone numbers (Office) __________________, (Cell) __________________,
(Home) __________________, and (E-mail) __________________.
Boarder’s trainer shall have access to Stable and Horse during Hours of
Visitation.
14. Prohibited Activities. Neither Boarder nor their guests or agents shall feed,
turn-out, walk, work, ride, saddle, injure, whip, harass, or otherwise use or
interact with any other horse at Stable without permission of Stable or that
horse’s owner.
15. Authorized Users. Stable has discretion when and under what circumstances
to allow Boarder’s designated Users to have access to Horse and Stable’s
facilities. Boarder’s designated users are:
a. (Name)______________________________________________________,
(Street address) _______________________________________________,
(City) ___________________, (State) _________, (Zip code) _________,
(Office phone) __________________, (Cell phone) __________________,
(Home phone)___________________, (E-mail) _____________________,
(Sex) _____, (Age) _____, (Level of experience with horses in general)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Level of experience with this Horse)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Relationship to Boarder) _____________________.
b. (Name) _____________________________________________________,
(Street address) _______________________________________________,
(City) _________________, (State) ___________, (Zip code) _________,
(Office phone) __________________, (Cell phone) __________________,
(Home phone)_________________, (E-mail) _______________________.,
(Sex) _____, (Age) _____, (Level of experience with horses in general)
____________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________,
(Level of experience with this Horse)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Relationship to Boarder) _____________________.
c. (Name) _____________________________________________________,
(Street address) _______________________________________________,
(City) _________________, (State) ___________, (Zip code) _________,
(Office phone) __________________, (Cell phone) __________________,
(Home phone)_________________, (E-mail) _______________________.,
(Sex) _____, (Age) _____, (Level of experience with horses in general)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Level of experience with this Horse)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Relationship to Boarder) _____________________.
d. (Name) _____________________________________________________,
(Street address) _______________________________________________,
(City) _________________, (State) ___________, (Zip code) _________,
(Office phone) __________________, (Cell phone) __________________,
(Home phone)_________________, (E-mail) _______________________.,
(Sex) _____, (Age) _____, (Level of experience with horses in general)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Level of experience with this Horse)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________,
(Relationship to Boarder) _____________________.
16. Safety and Release From Liability.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL
RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF
INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF YOU or YOUR
CHILD'S PRESENCE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES AT
STABLE, INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING
OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF STABLE.
READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR
SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND AGREEMENT
TO ITS TERMS.
a. Helmets and Safety Gear. I understand that it is the recommendation of
Stable to wear a riding helmet and utilize other safety gear appropriate to
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my level of experience while on a horse. I accept full responsibility for
accident or injury to myself, family members or my guests if I or they
choose not to use a riding helmet or other appropriate safety gear.
Initial:___
b. Horses are Inherently Dangerous. I also understand that engaging in
equine activities is an inherently-dangerous activity, and that, by so doing, I
expose myself to dangers both known and unknown. Horses are large,
unpredictable animals which may be dangerous no matter how much
training they have, no matter what level of experience I have, and no matter
what the situation. I agree and understand that Stable can not control the
horses it boards, and that I shall release and hold harmless Stable from any
injury arising out of or related to equine activities at Stable’s facilities.
Initial: ___
c. I am Responsible for my own Conduct and That of my Horse. I
understand that I will ride and handle my horse, and will conduct myself, at
my own risk while I am on Stable’s property.
Initial: ___
d. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIAIBLITY, AND ASSUMPTION OF
RISK. I take full responsibility for myself and for any guest that I may
bring onto the property and will not hold stable, its owners, agents, or
employees responsible for accident or injury to myself, my guests, or my
agents.
Initial: ___
e. Death or Injury to Horse. Stable, its owners, trainers, agents or
employees will not be held responsible for injury or death of Horse absent
active negligence on their part.
Initial: ___
f. HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY. Boarder agrees to
defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless Stable and its principals, agents,
and affiliates from and against any loss, liability, damage, attorneys’ fees, or
costs that they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with
Boarder’s use of Stable, presence at Stable’s facilities, Horse’s conduct,
Boarder’s use or access to Horse, or Boarder’s or their agents’ actions,
breaches, failures, or omissions in performing or furthering this Agreement
or any related agreement, obligation or conduct, or as they may relate to or
arise out of the subject matter of this Agreement.
Initial: ___
g. Costs, Attorneys’ Fees, and Expenses. In any legal actions brought in
connection with this Agreement, arising out of this Agreement, or arising
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out of any activity of Horse, Boarder, or their guests or agents, the
prevailing party will be entitled to prompt payment of expenses from the
other party following final adjudication in favor of the prevailing party. For
the purpose of this Section, “expenses” will include the following costs
actually incurred by the prevailing party: attorneys’ fees, retainers, court
costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses,
duplicating or copying costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges,
postage, delivery service fees, and all other disbursements.
Initial: ___
17. Stable’s Remedies. If Boarder breaches this Agreement, if Horse becomes
sick, disabled, injured, or a danger to itself or others, or if Stable ceases to be
able to provide services to Boarder and Horse hereunder, Stable reserves the
right to require owner’s immediate removal of Horse, and to find alternative
boarding for Horse if Boarder fails to do so. Boarder agrees they will be fully
responsible for all alternative boarding charges so incurred.
18. Amendments and Modifications. The parties may amend this Agreement
only by a written agreement executed by all parties.
19. Notice.
a. Notice to Stable. All notices must be in writing and delivered to Stable at
the following address, in a manner which provides proof of delivery:
(Name) ___________________, (Street address)
______________________, (City) _________________, (State)
_______________, (Zip code) _________, (Office phone)
__________________, (Cell phone) __________________, (Home phone)
___________________, (Fax) _______________________.
b. Notice to Boarder. All notices must be in writing and delivered to Boarder
at Boarder’s address listed above in this agreement, in a manner which
provides proof of delivery.
20. Assignment or Transfer. No party may assign or transfer this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the other parties.
21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement among the
parties. Any modifications or additions must be in writing and signed by all
parties to the Agreement. No oral modifications will be considered part of the
Agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by all parties.
22. Comprehension. Each party hereby affirms and acknowledges that they have
been given the opportunity to obtain independent legal review by an attorney
of their choosing, that they have read this entire Agreement, that it is in plain
language, and that they fully understand and appreciate the meaning of each of
its terms.
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23. Governing Law and Venue. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of
________________ (State). Venue for resolution of disputes shall be proper in
_______________________ (County), _____________________ (State).
BOARDER:
Signed: ________________________
Name: __________________________
(printed)
STABLE:
Signed: _______________________
Name: ________________________
(printed)
PRINT AND COMPLETE
BOARDING AGREEMENT