Fill and Sign the Contract to Train Horse at Owners Stable Pennsylvania Form

Contract to Train Horse at Owner’s Stable WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this _____ day of _______, 20__, by and between _____________________________, hereinafter referred to as "Trainer" and _____________________________________, hereinafter referred to as "Owner." Trainer agrees to accept Owner's horse ____________________, Reg. No.__________ for training, and it is the plan and intention of the Owner to train this horse at the stable of Owner at ___________________________________________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code). It is understood and agreed that the events or purpose for which the horse as above-described is accepted for training are as follows: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ l. Fees, Term, and Location . Owner shall pay the Trainer for professional services as described below, the fee of $___________ per month or $___________ per day, for training for a minimum of ___________ months. All fees for training shall be payable thirty (30) days in advance. A security deposit of $__________ payable with this Contract, shall be refunded within thirty (30) days after completion of this agreement or termination of training. Changes in monthly rates or other charges are subject to alteration upon thirty (30) days notice to Owner. All reasonable out-of-pocket costs shall be billed after the incurrence thereof upon the next billing by Trainer. 2. Payment of Invoices . Invoices are payable upon receipt. Upon completion of this agreement, the remainder of any and all expenses shall be due and payable immediately. 3. Veterinarian, Shoeing and Related Services . Owner assumes responsibility for arranging veterinarian and farrier services as necessary. All veterinarian, farrier and medicine expenses shall be paid by Owner. Owner agrees to provide Trainer with all health records with regard to the horse. Owner agrees to have the horse wormed and vaccinated on a regular schedule, and to present proof of same to Trainer within thirty (30) days from the date of such services or veterinary treatment. Trainer reserves the right to refuse to train any horse if same does not appear to Trainer to be in good health, or is deemed dangerous or undesirable. 4. Training of Horse . The Trainer shall train horse and perform all services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards. Trainer cannot and does not guarantee the effect of the training program or that any particular results will be achieved, since this depends a great deal on the individual physical and mental ability of each horse. The Trainer has complete control over the manner of training and shall take all precautions for the proper performance thereof. 5. Showing of Horse . Trainer shall, at Trainer's discretion, have the horse shown at the horse shows mutually agreeable to Owner and Trainer. Owner shall provide any necessary transportation to and from said shows. Owner shall pay for any and all entry fees, ground fees, stall and bedding fees, or other related charges incurred while horse is being shown or transported, including any and all lay-up charges in transit. 6. Death of Horse . It is hereby agreed that in the event of the death of the horse, sale of the horse, or if the horse becomes unfit to train, Trainer has the option of accepting another horse, in accordance with this condition set forth herein within seven (7) days; or, in the alternative, terminating this agreement upon payment of all expenses and fees. 7. Risk of Loss and Standard of Care . The standard of care applicable to Trainer is that of ordinary care of a prudent horse owner. In no event shall Trainer 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 Trainer with the company's name, address and policy number. Failure to disclose insurance information shall be at Owner's risk. 8. 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 a horse’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. 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. 9. Hold Harmless . Owner agrees to hold Trainer harmless from any and all claims arising from damage or injury caused by said horse to anyone, and defend Trainer from any such claims. Owner agrees to disclose any and all hazardous or dangerous propensities of said horse. Trainer reserves the right to notify Owner within seven (7) days after training begins if said horse, in Trainer's opinion, is dangerous, untrainable, unhealthy, handicapped, or otherwise unfit for training. Upon such notification, and upon payment of all fees, this contract shall be deemed terminated. 10. Ownership-Coggins Test . Owner warrants that he owns the horse(s) and will provide proof satisfactory to Trainer of the negative Coggins test upon request. 11. Changes or Termination of This Agreement . It is agreed by the Parties that this Agreement may be changed or terminated by Trainer upon thirty (30) days notice, regardless of the rental or training period. All notices must be issued in writing unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. 12. 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 Trainer's stable, and shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated. _________________________________ ___________________________ OWNER TRAINER