RSEC Boarding Agreement

Equine Boarding/Training Agreement for Reaching Strides Equestrian Centre
The Equine Boarding Agreement is made thisday of month* day of Month* 20 year* between Nadine Bollig and Robert Morrison DBA (referred to as “Stable”) located at
423 Dunmore Rd., Port Hood, Nova Scotia, B0E 2W0 (902) 787-2519
and Full Name* (referred to as “Owner”) residing at Street Address* City* Province* Postal Code* owner of the horse(s) described in Section 2.
Section 1: Fees
(A) In consideration of $ Fee* including GST per horse per month paid by the Owner in advance on the first day boarded of each month, the Stable agrees to board said horse beginningDate*.
Board is inclusive of the following services (check all that apply):*

StallBeddingGrainHayRegular feedingBlanketing/bandagingDaily stall muckingCleaning/filling of water bucketsSalt and mineral blocksCare of minor injuriesUse of facilitiesUse of paddocks
Daily turn out:*

GroupIndividualN/A
24/7 turn out:*

GroupIndividualN/A
(B) Options to the basic fee paid in the same timely fashion are available as listed below. Each additional requested service must be checked off and initialled by the Owner. These options can be changed at any time the Stable receives written notice from the Owner. The fees are subject to change given (30) days written notice by the Stable.

Exercise/riding of horse ($50/hour)Instruction/training of horse ($700/month + $30/group lesson OR $35/private lesson)Tack cleaning ($50/cleaning)Grooming ($10/grooming)Hospital care/board ($15/day + board)Other
Section 2: Description of Horse(s)

Please describe the horse(s) that will be boarding with RSEC:*

	Horse #1	Horse #2	Horse #3
Name
Age
Colour
Sex
Breed
Height
Registration/Tattoo #

Section 3: Turnout

If no options are chosen, the Owner shall be expressly responsible for all exercise and it is understood that the horse will, or will not be turned out as indicated in Section 1. (a). The Owner understands that the Stable cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries caused to the horse(s) when turned out with other horses or individually in a paddock. The Owner accepts full responsibility to keep the horse(s) blankets and halter in safe and good working condition with all repairs completed on a timely basis and at the expense of the Owner. If in the case that a halter is lost, the Owner will be notified and requested to provide a replacement halter immediately. If within three (3) days of notification, the Owner has not supplied the Stable with a replacement halter, a halter will be purchased by the Stable and subsequently charged to the Owner.
Section 4: Standard of Care

All Care is provided by the Owner, or Stable agrees to provide normal and reasonable care to maintain the health and well-being of said horse(s) as indicated in Section 1. (a). Any additional feed required such as supplements, vitamins or if more then the average amount of feed for the size and age of the horse(s) is required, is to be provided at the Owner’s expense.

Optional special care instructions:

	Instructions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Veterinarian and Farrier Info (if other than the Stable Veterinarian and Farrier)*

	Veterinarian	Farrier
Name/Clinic Name
Phone

Regular Veterinarian and Farrier attention to be arranged by:*

OwnerStable
Section 5: Training

The Stable provides ground work and manner training for horses of any age. We provide under saddle training to horses ages (3) and up. Horses are worked five to six days a week. (2) Lessons a week are included in the price of training for the owner. If the owner wishes to participate in more then two sessions a week they will be billed accordingly. Owner is responsible to provide proper fitting tack, grooming gear, halter and lead and any other gear that may be needed while horse(s) is in session. Training fees will be added to monthly board fees.
Section 6: Rules and Regulations

The Owner agrees to abide by and conform to all rules and regulations as determined and posted from time to time by the Stable. The Owner accepts full responsibility for the safety of any of his/her visitors and/or riders they may bring onto the Stable premises, and shall ensure that all visitors abide by such rules and regulations. All riders/drivers, visiting or otherwise, must wear correct and proper headgear and footwear. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Section 7: Risk of Loss

While the horse is boarded at the Stable, the Stable shall not be liable for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury suffered by the horse(s) or any other cause of action arising from or connecting to the boarding of this (these) horse(s). All risks are assumed by the Owner. All costs, no matter how catastrophic, connected with boarding are borne by the Owner. The horse(s) and all tack and equipment of the Owner and lodged on the Stable premises shall be at the sole risk of the Owner, who assumes all responsibility for the insuring of the horse(s), tack and equipment owned by him/her, while on the Stable premises.
Is/are your horse(s) insured?*

YesNo
Name of Insurance Company:
Insurance Policy Number:
Emergency Phone Number of Insurance Broker/Company in the event of a possible claim:
Section 8: Indemnity

The Owner agrees to carry personal liability insurance coverage on said horse(s).
Section 9: Hospital Care

RSEC also provides Rehabilitation and Hospital Care for Injured horses. Owner is responsible to supply an up to date First Aid kit for the Stables use for their horse. The Stable will provide care for the horse with the assistance of other trained professionals, veterinarian, farrier, massage therapist, etc. All expenses will be billed to the owner and must be paid within (15) days of the service rendered by said professionals.
Section 10: Emergency Care

If medical treatment is needed, the Stable will attempt to contact the Owner, but in the event the Owner is not reached, the Stable has the authority to secure emergency veterinary and/or farrier care. The Owner is responsible to pay all costs relating to this care. The Stable is authorized as the Owner’s agent to arrange billing to the Owner.
Emergency contact name if Owner unavailable:*
Emergency contact daytime phone number:*
Emergency contact night-time phone numer:*
Section 11: Shoeing and Worming

The Stable agrees to implement a shoeing and worming program, consistent with recognized standards. Deworming will be done along with the rest of the horses at the stable, unless otherwise needed. Owner is obligated to pay the expenses of such services, including a reasonable stable charge. Such bill shall be paid within fifteen (15) days from the date the bill is submitted to the Owner.
Section 12: Coggins Test/Vaccinations

The horse(s) shall be free from infectious, contagious or transmissible disease. The following documents shall be supplied by the Owner to the Stable prior to the time of delivery: proof of a current and negative Coggins test, (if horse is shipped from out of province) and a health, worming and immunization record. The Stable reserves the right to refuse the horse(s) within three (3) days of date of arrival if not in proper health. All horses boarded are required to be vaccinated with all vet recommended vaccinations.
Section 13: Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement. In the event of a default, the wronged party has the right to recover attorneys’ fees and court costs, resulting from this failure of either party to meet a material term of this agreement.
Section 14: Notice

The Owner agrees to give the Stable A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) MONTH written notice, on the first (1st) day of the month, of departure of the horse(s), or in lieu of the one (1) months written notice the Owner will be billed to that date of departure plus one (1) months boarding fees. Any and all outstanding charges must be paid in full by the Owner before the horse(s) may leave the Stable. The Owner cannot assign this agreement unless the Stable agrees in writing. The Stable reserves the right to notify the Owner within seven (7) days of the horse(s) arrival if the horse(s), in the Stable’s opinion, is (are) deemed dangerous or undesirable for a boarding facility and in such a case, the Owner is responsible for removing the horse(s) within seven (7) days and for all fees incurred during the horse(s) stay at the Stable. After all fees have been paid, the Agreement is concluded.
Section 15: Right of Lien

The Stable has the right of lien as set forth in the law of the Province of Nova Scotia for the amount due for board and additional agreed upon services and shall have the right, without process of law, to retain said horse(s) until the indebtedness is satisfactorily paid in full.
Section 16: Board and Training Fees

All fees are liable to change without notice and are per month. All fees are due on the first day boarded of each month, unless otherwise arranged. Please see our website for the most current price list.
Service type(s):*

Horse boardPony boardMiniature boardDraft horse boardIndoor boardTrainingOther
Section 17: Agreement for Acceptance of Risk
I request permission to participate in horseback riding and other activities at Reaching Strides Equestrian Centre.

I fully understand that horseback riding/driving, handling and grooming of horses and other stable activities are very dangerous.

I wish to participate in these activities knowing that they are dangerous.

I accept and assume all the risks of injury (including death) to me or my property.

This agreement is subject to the laws of the province of Nova Scotia.

The parties have executed this agreement thisblanks* day of blank*, 20 *
Owner
Signature*

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Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Stable

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Equine Boarding/Training Agreement for Reaching Strides Equestrian Centre

Section 1: Fees

Section 2: Description of Horse(s)

Section 3: Turnout

Section 4: Standard of Care

Section 5: Training

Section 6: Rules and Regulations

Section 7: Risk of Loss

Section 8: Indemnity

Section 9: Hospital Care

Section 10: Emergency Care

Section 11: Shoeing and Worming

Section 12: Coggins Test/Vaccinations

Section 13: Termination

Section 14: Notice

Section 15: Right of Lien

Section 16: Board and Training Fees

Section 17: Agreement for Acceptance of Risk

Owner

Stable