BOARDING CONTRACT

This Boarding Agreement is made and executed this                        day of                     , 20        , between Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, Brenda Messick, hereinafter designated "Manager", and                                                              , hereinafter designated "Owner," and if owner is a minor, Owner's parent or guardian,                                                                                   .

 

Messick Quarter Horses agrees to accept Owner’s horse,                                              Reg.#                          Year                 Sex          Color               for boarding, and the Owner and Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC,  mutually agree to the following conditions:

 

1.  Owner shall pay Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, the fee of $200.00 per month or $7.00 per day, for board, which includes full stall care, bedding, and hay. Grain is an extra charge. Monthly rates and all other charges are subject to change.  At Messick Quarter Horses’ discretion, if turn-out is inadvisable due to weather conditions, the horse will be turned out in the indoor arena for a limited time.

 

2.  In addition to the Boarding services, Owner agrees to Special Services, as described below.  Costs are subject to change.  The services to be included for the fee stated on the Current Fee List are:

 

Grain        $.20/#          _____ Amount to be fed:________________________
Wormer                     _____ Special Care Instructions    _____________
Exercise                    _____  Veterinarian Directions                _____________
Fans                         _____   Additional Turn-outs                _____________
Washings    _____ Other____________________________     
Grooming                 _____ Other____________________________    
Lights                        $50/month Other____________________________   

                                                                                 

3.  Boarding fees and/or Special Services are due on the First (1st) of each month and timely payments are strictly enforced.  If payment is overdue by 30 days, the contract will be terminated.  The Owner must remove the horse immediately at the Owner's expense.  Shall either party breech this contract, the breaching party shall pay the other party's court costs. 

 

4.  Security Deposit in the amount of 1 month board fee of $200 is required.  Upon termination of the contract, any deposit held will be applied to any outstanding fees and/or any damages and/or expenses which Owner, Owner's horse and/or Owner's personal property has caused and the remainder of the security deposit will be refunded.

 

5. Messick Quarter Horses are responsible for their own safety and that of the Employees of Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and Owner is not liable for any injury or damage to Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, Employees, or personal property that is used.

 

6.  Owner accepts full responsibility to carry full and complete insurance coverage on Owner, Owner's horse, and Owner's personal property.  Owner agrees that Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and their Employees are not liable for the health, sickness, accident, theft, death and/or act of nature to Owner’s horse.  Owner agrees that Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and their Employees are not liable for any injury and/or accident caused to owner and/or any loss, damage, and/or theft to owner’s personal property caused by an injury and/or accident.  The value placed on the horse,                            , is $             , subject to change.  Value changes need to be revised on this Boarding contract, dated and initialed by the Owner and Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC.

 

7.  At the time of delivery, and at Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employee’s discretion, if a horse seems sick, dangerous, or otherwise undesirable, the Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employee has the right to not allow the animal on the premises and to refuse boarding the horse.  Owner warrants that the horse shall be free of infectious, contagious, or transmissible disease.

 

8.  A Veterinarian's current health certificate and a health, worming, and immunization record are required and must be provided to Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, before the horse is allowed on the premises.  Out-of-state horses require a current negative Coggins Test. 

 

9.  The Owner will be responsible for regular Veterinarian and Farrier attention, will be responsible for expenses incurred, and expenses will be invoiced directly to the Owner.  In case of an emergency, the Veterinarian will be contacted at Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC,, and/or Employee’s, discretion and the Owner will be contacted immediately.  After reasonable efforts have been made to contact the Owner, the Owner gives Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, permission to proceed with Veterinarian care and/or treatments.  If, in the opinion of the Veterinarian, the horse needs to be isolated, the Owner gives the Messick Quarter Horses permission to provide for the isolation and/or removal of the horse, and make arrangements for proper care.  Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, will use a veterinarian and farrier of their choice to provide necessary care, unless Owner has requested his Veterinarian,                                                and his Farrier,                                               be used. If they are unavailable, Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, will contact their choice.  Owner agrees to be responsible for all expenses, including transportation.

 

10.  Owner acknowledges the fact that damages, injuries, accidents, and/or death can occur due to circumstances with the Owner's horse and/or due to circumstances with other horses and Owner takes full responsibility of any damages, injuries, accidents and/or death to their horse, themselves or their personal property while on the premises.  For the Owner's protection and for the security of the Owner's horse(s), 24 hour notice shall be given by the Owner to Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employees, upon the intended visit of the Owner to a horse(s), so that Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employees, are aware of the visit in case of an emergency and/or damages, injuries, and/or accidents shall occur.  EVERYONE 18 YEARS & UNDER AND EVERYONE RIDING HUNT SEAT IN AN ENGLISH SADDLE MUST WEAR AN ASTM APPROVED EQUESTRIAN HELMET AT ALL TIMES WHILE RIDING ON THE PREMISES.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

11.  No children under the age of 16 will be allowed on the premises without a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult over 21 years of age, unless previous arrangements with Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, have been made. NO DOGS will be allowed on the premises by boarders or guests.

 

12.  Absolutely NO SMOKING, DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OR PROFANE LANGUAGE will be tolerated on the premises.  Owner takes full responsibility of conduct of family, friends, and/or guests, including that of the Veterinarian and Farrier.  Violation of inappropriate behavior will result in the offender being asked to leave the premises.  Contract may be terminated if this policy is  violated.

 

13.  Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employees acknowledge animals' rights and the humane treatment of all animals.  All persons, including Owner and Owner's family and/or guests will treat all animals on premises humanely and with respect.  The harassment of horses and/or other animals by Owner, family, and/or guests is prohibited.  Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employees will not tolerate abusive mistreatment of any animal.  Any person on the premises in violation of this policy will be asked to leave.  The contract may be terminated if this policy is violated.

 

14.  Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, Decision about policy is final and is enforceable by Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Employees.  Keep the barn, aisles, and driveway clean of manure.  ONLY USE YOUR TACK AND EQUIPMENT and put it away where it belomgs.  PARK ONLY ON THE GRAVEL ROAD or designated spaces. KEEP HORSES OFF THE GRASS. Do not tie horses to the trailer where they will be standing on the grass. 

 

15.  Be courteous to other clients, riders, and family members, and to the other riders’ ride times.

 

16.  Messick Quarter Horses at Pine Ridge Acres, LLC, and/or Owner may terminate this contract for any reason.

 

Boarding Contract begins on                                      ,20        .

 

 

_________________________________                                                                                                       
Owner's (or authorized)Signature   Owners Address/Phone   Date
 

 

__________________________________                                                                                                       
Owner's Parent/Guardian Signature (if Owner is minor)  Address (if different than above)                     Date        

         

In Case Of An Emergency, Contact:

                                                                                                                        
Emergency Contact Name                            Address                          Date

 

                                                                                                                   
Messick Quarter Horses (or authorized) Signature                               Date

 

WARNING! Under Nebraska Law an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to sections 25-21, 249 to 25-21, 253 N.R.S.

 

 

 

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