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.
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.