• Surreal Dreams Equestrian Horse Training Agreement

  • Owner Details:

     
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Horse Information

  • This form is just a quick way for me to have a bit of an understanding of where your horse is, and what you would like to see your horse doing while in training with me. Ex. Goals to work on, any issues you would like to have addressed, what you would like to do with this horse (trail riding, dressage, jumping, cow work, obstacles, all around?) Feel free to answer this sheet with as much info or as little as you feel comfortable with.

  • By signing this Form, you have read and agreed to the terms below, including the information within the boarding contract for Surreal Dreams Equestrian, and the facility waiver.

    SERVICES PROVIDED FOR TRAINING OWNER shall pay TRAINER for training services to include HORSE TRAINING/SCHOOLING according to the RATE SHEET, and HANDLING FOR

    FARRIER AND VET. EXTRA FEEDING to be discussed and arranged for with TRAINER. Other services including but not limited to HAULING, GROOMING/CLIPPING, SHOWING OF HORSE, RIDING INSTRUCTION to be charged according to attached RATE SHEET.

    TRAINER’S FEE SCHEDULE (see attached RATE SHEET) MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME. Should such a change be required, TRAINER shall give OWNER no less than 30 days written notice prior to implementation.

    HORSE HEALTH WARRANTY Each horse shall enter the TRAINER'S premises free from transmissible diseases, and must be effectively wormed, and current on immunizations as indicated on the boarding agreement. It is highly recommended for the horse’s health and comfort with regular training and exercise that regular farrier care is maintained, and that the horse has up to date teeth floats/vet care before/while being worked.

    TRAINER’S RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE’S TRAINER reserves the right to refuse the continuation of training services of any horse(s) for any reason, to include but not limited to: animal’s poor health or unsoundness; dangerous propensities, habits and/or vices which TRAINER is not equipped to handle; owner’s refusal to obey stable rules or to cooperate with TRAINER on reasonable requests relative to the management, training, welfare and safety of animals and people on premises; and, also in the event of the discontinuation of the business of training horses. In such event TRAINER shall give OWNER 15 days’ written notice to remove horse(s) from premises. After all fees have been paid in full this agreement in concluded. Failure to pay training fees or other fees as due shall also entitle TRAINER to immediately terminate this agreement, and to keep the animal in TRAINER’S possession until all fees are paid in full.

    IN EVENT OF HORSE ILLNESS OR INJURY Should the horse(s) become sick or injured; TRAINER shall attempt to telephone the OWNER immediately. If the OWNER does not immediately inform TRAINER regarding measures to be taken, or if the state of the animal’s health requires immediate action, TRAINER is authorized to request the services of a veterinarian of his choice or to give any other attention that appears necessary, and according to the board agreement instructions.

    PERMISSION TO HANDLE HORSE(S) No person other than the TRAINER and/or employee(s) thereof shall remove, handle, or ride specific horse(s). OWNER and or OWNER’S family members or visitors of such parties shall have from TRAINER, written permission or other agreed upon pre-arranged permission to remove, handle, or ride specific horse(s).

    OWNER’S ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY During the time that the horse(s) is/are being trained, the horse(s) shall be in the custody of the TRAINER. TRAINER will exercise reasonable care for the protection of the horse(s) and shall train the animal to the best of his/her ability. It is understood that each animal is unique, and that the TRAINER cannot guarantee the results or degree to which the horse(s) will be trained. OWNER further understands that the training of a horse involves the placing of above normal stress on the horse(s) both physically and mentally and that the TRAINER is in no way responsible for the results of the reasonable levels of stress which could potentially cause injury, illness, and/or loss of horse(s) by death. OWNER further agrees to be responsible for any and all damages, injuries,

    loss of life caused by or to the animal(s) while in the care, custody and control of the OWNER, OWNER’S family members, invitee of other handler or agent appointed by them, and also for any acts of the horse(s) caused by vices or dangerous behavior not disclosed to TRAINER

    by OWNER.  OWNER is also responsible for accident, injuries, and loss of life sustained by OWNER, OWNER'S family members, invitees, and agents caused by or in relation to the OWNER’S horse(s).

    RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of TRAINER undertaking the training and incidental services under the terms set forth herein, I undersigned OWNER, do agree to hold harmless and release the TRAINER, TRAINER’S owners, agents, employees, officers, members, premises owners, insurers and affiliated organizations from legal liability due to TRAINER’S ordinary negligence; and I do further agree that except in the event of the TRAINER’S gross and willful negligence, I shall bring no claims, demands, actions and causes of action, and/or litigation, against the TRAINER and TRAINER’S ASSOCIATES as stated about in this clause, for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, and injury to, or loss by death, of the boarded animal(s), and /or sustained by me and/or my minor children or legal ward in relation to the premises and operations of THIS STABLE.

    INHERENT RISKS AND NATURE OF THE HORSE WARNING Horseback riding and horse driving is classified as, and there are numerous obvious and non-obvious inherent risks always present

    in such activity despite all safety precautions. No horse is a completely safe horse. The owner and anyone coming onto the property to handle and work with the trainer/ or horse shall be required to fill out the facility riding waiver.

    RIDING HELMET WARNING OWNER is hereby warned by this TRAINER that all horse handlers should consider wearing properly fitted and secured protective headgear (equestrian riding helmet), and that wearing of such headgear while mounting, riding, dismounting

    and being around horses, may prevent or reduce severity of some head injuries and may prevent death from happening as a result of a fall or other occurrence.

    DIRECT LOSS TO PERSONAL PROPERTY WARNING OWNER is hereby warned that while on TRAINER’S premises direct loss, damage, theft, or injury to OWNER'S horse(s), tack, equipment and trailer is not covered by THIS TRAINER’S insurance. The actual OWNER, having financial interest in such items, must carry his own personal property insurance under a homeowner’s, tenant’s or other insurance policy, or under a separate polity as in the case of the loss of a horse.

    AGREEMENT SCOPE AND TERRITORY This agreement shall be legally binding upon the TRAINER and the OWNER and OWNER’S parents or legal guardians, should OWNER be a minor, when signed by both parties.

    LIEN AGAINST BOARDED ANIMAL The OWNER hereby grants a possessory lien against the animal(s) in training to the TRAINER for the value of all unpaid services rendered by the TRAINER under this agreement. Should such charges go unpaid the TRAINER shall

    be entitled to exercise the right to enforce said lien according to the laws of Horse stable keepers act in the province of Alberta

    OWNER RIGHT OF TERMINATION Upon 30 days written notice to TRAINER the OWNER may terminate this Agreement for any reason. TRAINER shall be paid for all fees incurred up to the termination date. After all fees have been paid in full this Agreement is concluded.

  • Fee Sheet: Current Rates as of March 2026

     

    Training Rides and Private Sessions with the trainer are $40 each unless otherwise stated in the Training program that has been selected below. 

    These programs include monthly board along with the training offered. Extra feed, farrier, body work, or vet care is not.
    Most training sessions average 45 minutes, some are longer, some shorter depending on how the horse/or student is doing that day and what we are working on. Sessions may only be used within the month, make ups are permitted with 24 hours notice. Some circumstances may be permitted at my discretion.

     

    The Student: $560 per Month

    This package is for someone with a broke horse looking for guidance.
    This package includes 1 weekly private session (4 Total) with me/or training ride that is interchangeable.
    additional sessions can be added at $40 each.

     

    The Keen Student $680 per Month

    This package is for someone with a broke horse looking for guidance.
    This package includes 2 weekly private sessions(8 Total) with me/or training ride that is interchangeable.
    additional sessions can be added at $35 each.

     

    The Athlete  $1,200 per month

    This package is for someone with a broke horse who doesn't have the time to ride, but is looking to get their horse in shape, rehabbed, or just more training.
    This package includes 5 training ride sessions per week. (20 total)
    private sessions with me can be scheduled for $40 each.

     

    The Young Horse $1,140​ per month

    This program is for someone with a young/green broke horse that would like to have their training continued but would also like to be involved.
    This package includes 3 training rides per week, (15 total) and 1 private session per week.(4 total)
    Additional private sessions with me are encouraged and are $35 each, but this package also allows for one free ride per week for the owner.

     

    The Kindergarten $1000 per month
    The Baby $800 per month

    This program is for horses that are too young to be ridden yet, or can not be ridden for other reasons and the focus is solely ground work, no riding.
    The kindergarten is geared towards young horses to get them properly halter broke(The baby program) plus preparation for being started under saddle with a solid foundation. This includes lunging, being saddled and bridled, ground driving, desensitization, obstacle work and some ponying skills. Depending on the horse and how they are progressing they may have a couple first rides near the end which will include mainly walking. This is the perfect prep work for a 2 year old without over working them and to set them up for success in the future. Horses who complete my kindergarten program will have a ($250) discount applied when they sign up for The Colt starter

    The baby program is more geared towards weanlings/ yearlings and unhandled horses are ok. It includes 5 sessions a week for consistency but on the shorter side for duration to adjust to what they can mentally handle. This package includes learning to lead, picking up feet, desensitizing to touch, learning to tie, loading in the trailer, exposure to different obstacles)
    Private sessions with me can be done for $35 each.

     

    The colt Start ​$2600 (60 days)
    Kindergarten graduate discount ($250)

    My colt starting program is a 60 day commitment and is based on (40 sessions within that time frame)
    The horses will receive a solid foundation that includes properly giving to pressure (Halter broke/leading/tying/foot broke), lunging, being saddled, and bridled, ground driving, desensitization, obstacle work, and some ponying skills. Then progress to basic riding skills including lateral work, balance and bending, and walk, trot, canter.

    All horses progress at different speeds and have different personalities. My priority is to make the horse comfortable with the training process, to work willingly with people and try to keep the stress to a lower decibel. That they have time to process what is happening and understand what we are asking them to do without forcing them to accept things they are not comfortable with/shutting down. This means that some horses in 40 sessions may be broke w/t/c, and some may just be getting backed for the first time.
    After The colt start (60 days) horses will be considered apart of The young horse program pricing wise and it is encouraged to continue their education further.
    Private sessions with me (groundwork only) are encouraged and $35 per session.

    **Disclaimer**
    ​I will not do this program for any horse under the age of 3, that is my personal opinion and a boundary I will not cross for the horses welfare. I offer a Kindergarten program geared for long yearlings/ 2 year old colts that consider their growing bodies physically and mentally to keep them happy for years to come.

    Horse Sale Consignment: %10 of sale price + training fees

    (Includes creating sale ads, marketing horse online and with local posters, answering inquiries, Scheduling test rides and vet checks, filling out bill of sale paperwork.)

     

    Show/Clinic/Event Exposure:
    (Opportunities to get horses out and about for the cost of the event, trailering fee, and $60 daily riding fee some opportunities available contact for more info cost may vary depending on the event)

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