horse boarding contract sample

Equine Boarding and Stable Services Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed information with the specific details of your agreement, ensuring legal names are used for both the Stable Owner and the Horse Owner.
• Review the care and feed requirements carefully to ensure they match the actual services provided by the facility.
• Both parties should initial each page of the document and sign the final page in the presence of a witness or notary if required by local statutes.

1. Parties and Definitions

This Equine Boarding and Stable Services Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between:

Stable Owner/Facility: [Full Legal Name of Facility], located at [Facility Address] ("Stable").

Horse Owner: [Full Legal Name of Owner], residing at [Owner Address] ("Owner").

The Horse: The services provided under this agreement apply to the following horse: Name: [Horse Name] | Breed: [Breed] | Age: [Age] | Color/Markings: [Description] | Coggins Accession #: [Number]

2. Operative Clauses

1. Term and Termination: This agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue on a month-to-month basis. Either party may terminate this agreement with [Number] days' written notice.
2. Boarding Fees: Owner agrees to pay $[Amount] per month, due on the [Day] of each month. Late payments shall incur a fee of $[Amount] after [Number] days.
3. Services Included: The monthly fee includes:
   • Stall boarding with daily cleaning
   • Pasture turnout
   • Feeding (frequency: [Number] times daily)
   • Access to facility amenities (e.g., arena, wash rack)
4. Veterinary and Farrier Care: Owner is responsible for all veterinary and farrier expenses. In the event of an emergency, Stable is authorized to contact [Veterinarian Name] at [Phone Number]. If the veterinarian cannot be reached, Stable is authorized to seek emergency care at the Owner's expense.
5. Risk of Loss and Indemnification: Owner acknowledges the inherent risks of equine activities. Owner agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Stable, its employees, and agents from any liability for injury, death, or property damage, except in cases of gross negligence.
6. Insurance: Stable [ ] maintains / [ ] does not maintain care, custody, and control insurance. Owner is encouraged to maintain personal mortality and liability insurance for the Horse.
7. Stable Rules: Owner agrees to abide by all posted facility rules, including safety protocols, guest policies, and hours of operation.
8. Lien Clause: Stable shall have a lien against the Horse for any unpaid boarding fees or services. Stable may retain possession of the Horse until all outstanding balances are satisfied.

3. Signature and Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth above.

Stable Owner: Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Name] Title: [Title] Date: [Date]

Horse Owner: Signature: __________ Printed Name: [Name] Title: [Title] Date: [Date]

Disclaimer: This document is a general framework intended for informational purposes. Laws regarding equine liability and stable operations vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult with qualified legal counsel to ensure this agreement complies with local statutes and provides adequate protection for your specific circumstances.