© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications BOARDING STABLE AGREEMENT WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this ______ day of _____________, 20__, by and
between ________________, hereinafter referred to as "Stable," and the individual or individuals
undersigned, hereinafter referred to as "Owner."1. Fees, Term, and Location . Owner acknowledges and accepts those terms set forth
in the rate schedule applicable on the date above as issued by Stable, whether said rates be daily,
weekly, or monthly. Payment shall be issued in accordance with that rate schedule on a timely
basis. Any charges not paid in a timely manner shall be subject to finance charges set forth in
the rate schedule. In the event the subject animal is removed from the premises for any reason
and returned, this agreement shall be deemed reinstated at rates applicable at the time of said
return. Stable reserves the right to notify Owner within fifteen (15) days of the horse's arrival if
the horse, in Stable's opinion is deemed to be dangerous or undesirable for Stable's
establishment. In such case, Owner shall be solely responsible for removing the horse within
seven (7) days of said notice and for all fees incurred during the horse's presence upon the
premises. This Contract shall be deemed terminated and concluded upon the payment of all fees.
The boarding fee is due upon the first of the preceding month. In the event said payment
is overdue by ten (10) days, Stable shall be entitled to exert a lien against said horse, and the
property upon the premises as more further described below, for any amounts due, and shall be
entitled to enforce said lien and foreclose its interest against said horse and/or equipment for the
amount due in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada. A security deposit of $______,
payable with this Contract, shall be refunded to Owner within thirty (30) days of the date of
completion of this Contract. The initial monthly/weekly/daily (circle one) charge applicable to
the services as set forth below shall be $_________ per day/week/month (circle one).2.Description of Horse(s) to be Boarded. Owner agrees to submit a fully complete
Owner Information Sheet for each horse boarded upon execution of this agreement. The terms
and conditions set forth herein shall be applicable to each and every animal boarded by Owner.
3.Feed, Facilities, and Services. Stable agrees to provide adequate feed and
facilities for normal and reasonable care required to maintain the health and well-being of the
animals. Owner acknowledges Owner has inspected the facilities and finds same in safe and
proper order. The standard services to be provided herein and the charges therefor are as posted
in the office of Stable and are subject to change at Stable's discretion.
4.Risk of Loss and Standard of Care. DURING THE TIME THAT THE
HORSE(S) IS/ARE IN CUSTODY OF STABLE, STABLE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SICKNESS, DISEASE, ESTRAY, THEFT, DEATH OR INJURY WHICH MAY BE
SUFFERED BY THE HORSE(S) OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, WHATSOEVER,
ARISING OUT OF OR BEING CONNECTED IN ANY WAY WITH THE BOARDING OF
SAID HORSE(S), EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF STABLE,
ITS AGENTS, AND/OR EMPLOYEES. This includes, but is not limited to, any personal injury
© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publicationsor disability the horse Owner, or Owner's guest, may receive on Stable's premises. The Owner fully understands that Stable does not carry any insurance on any horse(s) not
owned by it for boarding or for any other purposes, whether public liability, accidental injury,
theft or equine mortality insurance, and that all risks connected with boarding or for any other
reason for which the horse(s) in the possession of, and on the premises of Stable are to be borne
by the Owner. Stable strongly recommends equine mortality insurance be obtained applicable to
the subject horse(s) by Owner.THE STANDARD OF CARE APPLICABLE TO STABLE IS THAT OF ORDINARY
CARE OF A PRUDENT HORSE OWNER AND NOT AS A COMPENSATED BAILEE.IN NO EVENT SHALL STABLE BE HELD LIABLE TO OWNER FOR EQUINE
DEATH OR INJURY IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($5,000) PER ANIMAL. OWNER AGREES TO OBTAIN EQUINE INSURANCE FOR ANY
ANIMALS VALUED IN EXCESS OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000), AT OWNER'S
EXPENSE, OR FOREGO ANY CLAIM FOR AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,000). OWNER AGREES TO DISCLOSE THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT TO
OWNER'S INSURANCE COMPANY AND PROVIDE STABLE WITH THE COMPANY'S
NAME, ADDRESS AND POLICY NUMBER. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE INSURANCE
INFORMATION SHALL BE AT OWNER'S RISK.5. Hold Harmless. Owner agrees to hold Stable harmless from any and all claims
arising from damage or injury caused by owner’s horse(s) to anyone, and defend Stable from any
such claims. Owner agrees to disclose any and all hazardous or dangerous propensities of
horse(s) boarded with Stable.
6.Emergency Care. Stable agrees to attempt to contact Owner should Stable feel
that medical treatment is needed for said horse(s), but, if Stable is unable to contact Owner,
Stable is then authorized to secure emergency, veterinary, and blacksmith care required for the
health and well-being of said horse(s). All costs of such care secured shall be paid by Owner
within fifteen (15) days from the date Owner receives notice thereof, or Stable is authorized, as
Owner's agent, to arrange direct billing to Owner.
STABLE SHALL ASSUME THAT OWNER DESIRES SURGICAL CARE IF
RECOMMENDED BY A VETERINARIAN IN THE EVENT OF COLIC, OR OTHER LIFE-
THREATENING ILLNESS, UNLESS STABLE IS INSTRUCTED HEREIN OR ON
OWNER'S INFORMATION SHEETS, BY OWNER THAT THE HORSE(S) IS/ARE NOT
SURGICAL CANDIDATES.Owner agrees to notify Stable of any and all change of addresses, emergency telephone
numbers, itineraries or other information reasonably necessary to contact Owner in the event of
an emergency. In the event Owner departs for vacation or is otherwise unavailable, prior to
departure Owner shall notify Stable as to what party is authorized to make decisions in the
Owner's place with regard to the health, well-being, and/or medical treatment of the horse(s).
© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publications 7.Limitation of Actions. Any action or claim brought by Owner against Stable for
breach of this Contract or for loss due to negligence must be brought within one (1) year of the
date such claim or loss occurs.
8. Shoeing and Worming . Owner agrees to provide the necessary shoeing and
worming of the horse(s) as is reasonably necessary, at Owner's expense. Owner agrees to
provide Stable with all health records with regard to the horse(s). Owner agrees to have the
horse(s) wormed and vaccinated on a regular schedule, and in the event same is not
accomplished and proof of same presented to Stable within thirty (30) days from the date of such
services or veterinary treatment, Stable is authorized to arrange for such treatment, but not
obligated to do so; such expense shall be the obligation of Owner, and upon presentation by
Stable of the bill for such services rendered, including service charges, any bill shall be paid
within fifteen (15) days from the date the bill is submitted to the Owner.
9.Ownership-Coggins Test. Owner warrants that he owns the horse(s) and will
provide proof satisfactory to Stable of the negative Coggins test upon request.
10. Changes or Termination of This Agreement. It is agreed by the parties that this
Agreement may be changed or terminated upon thirty (30) days notice, regardless of the rental
period. All notices must be issued in writing unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. The
posting of updated rate schedules in a conspicuous or open place in Stable's office shall
constitute notice of any and all rate changes or regulation changes as may be deemed appropriate
by Stable.
11. Rules and Regulations. The Owner agrees to abide by all the rules and
regulations of the Stable. In the event someone other than the Owner shall call for the horse(s),
such person shall have written authority signed by the Owner to obtain said horse(s).
12.Right of Lien. The Owner is put on notice that Stable has a right of lien as set
forth in the laws of the State of Nevada, for the amount due for the board and keep of such
horse(s), and also for storage and services, and shall have the right, without process of law, to
retain said horse(s) until the amount of said indebtedness is discharged. However, Stable will
not be obligated to retain and/or maintain the horse(s) in question in the event the amount of the
bill exceeds the anticipated unregistered value of the horse(s). In the event Stable exercises
Stable's lien rights as above-described for non-payment, this Agreement shall constitute a Bill of
Sale and authorization to process transfer applications from any breed registration as may be
applicable to said horse(s) upon affidavit by Stable's representatives setting forth the material
facts of the default and foreclosure as well as Stable's compliance with foreclosure procedures as
required by law. In the event collection of this account is turned over to an attorney, Owner
agrees to pay all attorney's fees, costs, and other related expenses for which a minimum charge of
$250.00 will be assessed.
13.Property in Storage on Stable's Premises. Owner may store certain tack and
equipment on the premises of Stable at no additional charge to Owner. However, Stable shall
not be responsible for the theft, loss, damage or disappearance of any tack or equipment or other
property stored at Stable as same is stored at the Owner's risk. Stable shall not be liable for the
theft, loss, damage, or disappearance of any tack or equipment taken to horse shows or clinics.
Vehicles stored upon the premises will be subject to a $______/day storage cost for all
© 2017 - Cottonwood Equestrian Publicationsdelinquent accounts. 14. Inherent Risks and Assumption of Risk. The undersigned acknowledges there are
inherent risks associated with equine activities such as described below, and hereby expressly
assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities. The inherent risks include, but
are not limited to the propensity of equines to behave in ways such as, running, bucking, biting,
kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result in an injury, harm or
death to persons on or around them; the unpredictability of equine’s reaction to such things as
sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; certain hazards such
as surface and subsurface conditions; collisions with other animals; the limited availability of
emergency medical care; and the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may
contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the
animal or not acting within such participant’s ability.
Owner expressly releases Stable from any and all claims for personal injury or property
damage, even if caused by negligence (if allowed by the laws of this State) by Stable or its
representatives, agents or employees. WARNING
You are advised that there are inherent risks, including the risk of serious injury or death,
while engaging in equine activities. By engaging in equine activities and in accordance with
the terms of this agreement you hereby assume all risks of injury or death.
15.Entire Agreement . This contract represents the entire agreement between the
parties. No other agreements, promises, or representations, verbal or implied, are included
herein unless specifically stated in this written agreement. This contract is made and entered into
in the State of Nevada, and shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said
State.
16. Enforceability of Contract. In the event one or more parts of this contract are
found to be unenforceable or illegal, the other portions hereof shall be deemed in full force and
effect.
OWNER (OR AUTHORIZED AGENT)ByOWNER'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN (IFOWNER IS A MINORAddress: Telephone:(wk)(hm)
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