horse boarding contract template

Equine Stabling and Care Agreement

Instructions for Use

• Fill in all bracketed fields with the specific information relevant to your facility and the horse owner.
• Ensure both parties initial every page to prevent unauthorized alteration of the terms.
• Retain a fully signed original copy for both the facility owner and the horse owner for your permanent records.

1. Parties and Definitions

This Agreement is entered into on [Date] by and between [Facility Name] ("Stable") located at [Facility Address] and [Owner Full Legal Name] ("Owner") residing at [Owner Address].

The animal subject to this agreement is: Name: [Horse Name] | Breed: [Breed] | Age: [Age] | Color/Markings: [Description] | Coggins Date: [Date]

2. Services and Fees

Stable agrees to provide the following services: [ ] Full Board (includes stall, feed, turnout) [ ] Pasture Board [ ] Other: [__________]

Monthly boarding fee is $[], due on the [Day] of each month. A late fee of $[] will be assessed for payments received after [Number] days past the due date.

3. Veterinary and Farrier Care

Owner is responsible for all veterinary and farrier expenses. In the event of an emergency, Stable shall attempt to contact Owner at [Phone Number]. If Owner cannot be reached, Stable is authorized to contact [Veterinarian Name] at [Phone Number] and authorize emergency medical treatment up to $[__________].

4. Risk of Loss and Liability

Owner acknowledges that equine activities involve inherent risks. Owner agrees to hold Stable harmless from any claim, demand, or cause of action arising out of injury to the horse, or damage to property, except in cases of gross negligence by Stable. Stable is not responsible for loss or damage to Owner’s personal equipment.

5. Insurance

[ ] Owner maintains mortality/liability insurance for the horse. [ ] Owner does not maintain insurance and assumes all financial risk for the horse.

6. Termination

This agreement may be terminated by either party upon [Number] days' written notice. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full prior to the removal of the horse from the premises.

7. Facility Rules

Owner agrees to abide by all posted Stable rules, including:

• [__________]
• [__________]
• [__________]

8. Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [State/Province].

Signature and Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement.

Stable Representative: __________ Printed Name: [] Date: []

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

DISCLAIMER: This document is a general framework and does not constitute formal legal advice. Laws regarding equine liability vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult with qualified legal counsel in your area to ensure this agreement complies with local statutes and provides adequate protection for your specific operations.