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.