Services may be terminated by either party with a 30-day written notice to the other party. Trainer agrees to accept Owner’s horse or mule for training; and it is the plan and intention of the Owner to contract for training the horse or mule. Trainer and Owner mutually agree to the following:
Liability and Insurance
Owner agrees that NonPareil Ranch and Trading Company LLC, its owners: Jack and Sarah Smith, employees, and agents, shall not be held liable for the death, sickness, theft, or injury (including consequential damages) to the horse or mule while in training. In addition, Owner agrees to hold Trainer completely harmless and not liable for any injury or damage caused to the horse or mule, Owner, or any related parties.
It is the sole responsibility of the Owner to maintain full liability and mortality insurance coverage for his/her horse or mule, personal person, and personal property during the period the animal is in training.
Payment Terms
Payment for training and boarding services provided by NonPareil Ranch and Trading Company LLC is due in full at the time the horse or mule is dropped off at the ranch.
Owner shall pay for training and boarding services on a monthly basis. The monthly fee is $1,250.00 per horse or mule. This fee shall be due on the same calendar day each month, based on the original drop-off date. For example, if the animal is dropped off on the 5th of the month, payment will be due on the 5th of each following month.
If payment is not received within 10 days of the monthly due date, a late fee of $5.00 per day will be applied beginning on the 11th day after the due date.
If the Owner fails to pay the total amount due within 60 days of the original due date, it is understood and agreed that ownership of the horse or mule named in this agreement shall transfer to Jack or Sarah Smith and/or NonPareil Ranch and Trading Company LLC, with no further compensation owed to the Owner.
Vaccination Requirements
Owner shall provide proof of current vaccinations for tetanus, influenza, West Nile, and sleeping sickness prior to the horse or mule being admitted into training. Thereafter, the Owner shall be responsible for the cost of updating and maintaining all required vaccinations during the animal’s stay at the ranch.
Veterinary Care and Emergency Authorization
The Owner agrees to pay all veterinary expenses incurred while the horse or mule is in training with NonPareil Ranch and Trading Company LLC.
NonPareil Ranch and Trading Company LLC will make every reasonable effort to notify the Owner promptly in the event of illness, injury, or emergency. However, if the Owner cannot be reached in a timely manner, the Trainer is authorized to act in the best interest of the animal and obtain veterinary care as needed.
The Trainer assumes responsibility for arranging veterinary care, including emergency services. The Trainer will use a veterinarian of his choosing to provide ordinary and necessary care unless the Owner has specifically requested in writing that a preferred veterinarian be used. If that veterinarian is unavailable, the Trainer reserves the right to engage a veterinarian of his choice to ensure timely and appropriate care.
All costs related to veterinary care will be the responsibility of the Owner and billed accordingly.
Additional Expenses
In addition to the monthly training and boarding fee, the Owner is responsible for all other expenses incurred on behalf of the horse or mule. These expenses include, but are not limited to: farrier services, dental care, deworming, supplements, blankets, sheets, and other necessary supplies or services.
All veterinary, farrier, and other out-of-pocket costs paid by the Trainer on behalf of the Owner will be billed on the next scheduled invoice following the date the expense is incurred.
Training Disclaimer
Trainer agrees to make every reasonable effort to train the horse or mule to achieve its full potential. However, it is understood by both parties that no guarantees are expressed or implied regarding the results of training. Each animal responds individually to training methods, and the methods used by NonPareil Ranch and Trading Company LLC may or may not result in the horse or mule reaching the Owner’s goals.
Entire Agreement
This contract is non-transferable and represents the entire agreement between the parties. No verbal agreements or promises, expressed or implied, are included unless specifically stated in writing.
This contract is entered into in the State of California and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of most states. Upon signature by the Owner, this agreement shall become binding on both parties.