Horse Boarding Contract

Horse Boarding Contract

This Horse Boarding Contract (Contract) is entered into on between the following parties.

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Facility operates a horse boarding and care establishment and is willing to provide boarding, feeding, turnout, and related services for the horse described below subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract; and

WHEREAS, Owner desires to board the horse with Facility and to procure the services described in this Contract in consideration of payment and Owner's compliance with Facility rules, policies, and this Contract.

WHEREAS, the parties intend that Facility's custody of the horse shall be governed by the terms below including provisions for care, emergency veterinary treatment, insurance, and Facility's lien for unpaid charges.

Horse Identification

Horse Name:   Breed:   Age:

Color/Markings:   Sex:

Registration / ID (if any):

SCOPE OF WORK

Facility shall provide the following services for the horse described above. Specific services, frequencies, and exclusions must be set forth below.

Routine care shall include stalls/turnout as described above, daily feeding of Owner-provided or Facility-provided feed, stall cleaning, and general observation of health and well-being. Any additional services (lessons, specialized training, clipping, blanketing, farrier, farrier scheduling) are not included unless expressly agreed in writing.

PAYMENT TERMS

Monthly Boarding Fee: $   due . All payments shall be made by the method agreed below.

Security Deposit: $ . Security deposit may be applied to unpaid charges or damages consistent with law and an itemized accounting will be provided upon request.

Late Fee: If payment is not received within days after the due date, Owner shall pay a late fee equal to the greater of $ or % per month on the past due balance, plus any costs of collection including reasonable attorney fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:   Termination Date (if any):

This Contract continues on a month-to-month basis following any stated term until terminated by either party upon days written notice. Facility may immediately terminate this Contract for nonpayment, material breach, or if the horse presents a danger to other animals or people.

CARE, HEALTH, AND EMERGENCY VETERINARY TREATMENT

Owner represents that the horse is currently in sound health and free of communicable disease except as disclosed in writing. Owner shall provide current vaccination, Coggins, and health records as required by Facility policy.

Owner authorizes Facility to obtain emergency veterinary care for the horse if, in Facility's reasonable judgment, immediate treatment is required for the health or safety of the horse. Owner agrees to reimburse Facility for all emergency veterinary and related expenses.

Emergency Treatment Authorization: I authorize emergency veterinary treatment and hospitalization as necessary up to a limit of $ unless Owner is promptly notified and consents to higher expenditure.

LIABILITY, INDEMNITY, AND INSURANCE

Owner assumes all risks associated with boarding and riding the horse and agrees to hold Facility, its employees, agents, and contractors harmless from claims arising from ordinary care, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct. Owner shall maintain equine mortality and liability insurance covering the horse and shall provide evidence of such insurance upon request.

Insurance Company:   Policy Number:

STORAGE, PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND ACCESS

Tack, equipment, and personal property stored at Facility are stored at Owner's risk. Facility may set rules for storage, labeling, and use of Owner property. Facility shall not be liable for theft or damage except for Facility's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

LIEN FOR UNPAID CHARGES

Owner grants Facility a continuing lien on the horse and Owner's equipment for unpaid boarding, veterinary, farrier, or other authorized charges. If Owner fails to pay amounts due within days after written demand, Facility may exercise remedies permitted by law, including private or public sale after reasonable notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties agree that nonpublic business information exchanged in connection with this Contract shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties except as required by law or with the disclosing party's prior written consent. Confidential information does not include information already in the public domain.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of . The parties agree that disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration under the commercial arbitration rules chosen by the parties, with the arbitrator authorized to award attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Contract, together with any written attachments or signed addenda, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

Notices required by this Contract shall be sent to the addresses provided below or such other address as the recipient designates in writing. Notices are effective upon personal delivery, confirmed overnight courier, or three days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

If any provision of this Contract is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Contract creates a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, or agency between the parties.

Owner certifies that the information provided in this Contract is complete and accurate and acknowledges receipt of Facility rules and policies which are incorporated into this Contract by reference.

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