The Horse Training Contract is a formal agreement between a horse owner and a trainer, outlining the terms and conditions under which the trainer will care for and train the owner's horse. This document serves to clarify responsibilities, fees, and liabilities associated with the training process. Understanding this contract is essential for both parties to ensure a successful training experience and to mitigate potential disputes.
The Horse Training Contract establishes a formal agreement between the Trainer and the Owner regarding the training and care of the horse. It outlines responsibilities, fees, and terms of service, ensuring both parties understand their obligations and rights.
The Owner agrees to pay a monthly fee, which is specified in the contract, plus applicable taxes. Payments are due on the first of each month, and late fees apply if payment is overdue by five days. The contract also details prorated fees upon the horse's arrival.
The Owner is responsible for all veterinary and farrier expenses unless they specify their preferred professionals. If the Owner's chosen professionals are unavailable, the Trainer will select alternatives. The Owner must keep the horse's health needs up to date, including vaccinations and worming.
If the horse dies, is sold, or becomes unfit for training, the Trainer has the option to accept another horse or terminate the agreement. All expenses must be paid before the termination takes effect.
The Trainer will attempt to contact the Owner for veterinary treatment if necessary. If the Owner cannot be reached, the Trainer is authorized to secure emergency care. The Owner must cover all associated costs within fifteen days of notification.
Equine activities carry inherent risks, including the potential for injury or death to the horse or individuals involved. The Owner acknowledges these risks and agrees to assume them. The Trainer is not liable for any injuries unless due to negligence.
Yes, the contract may be modified or terminated by the Trainer with thirty days' written notice. The Owner must also provide thirty days' notice if they wish to discontinue services and remove the horse from training.
Misconception 1: The Horse Training Contract guarantees specific results.
Many owners mistakenly believe that signing a training contract guarantees a particular outcome for their horse. However, the Trainer explicitly states that they cannot guarantee results, as the success of the training depends on various factors, including the horse's individual abilities and temperament.
Misconception 2: The Trainer is responsible for all veterinary care costs.
Another common misconception is that the Trainer will cover all veterinary and farrier expenses. In reality, the contract clearly states that the Owner is responsible for these costs. If the Trainer must arrange for such services, the Owner will be billed for them, reinforcing the importance of understanding financial responsibilities before entering into the agreement.
Misconception 3: The Owner has unlimited rights to visit their horse at any time.
While the Trainer encourages visits, there are limitations. If a training session is ongoing, the Trainer will not interrupt it for unannounced visits. Appointments are recommended to ensure the Owner receives the attention they desire. This structure helps maintain the training schedule while allowing owners to stay informed about their horse’s progress.
Misconception 4: The Trainer is liable for any injury or loss related to the horse.
Some owners may believe that the Trainer is liable for any injury or loss that occurs while their horse is in training. However, the contract specifies that the Trainer is not liable for sickness, theft, or death, except in cases of negligence. This clause emphasizes the need for owners to consider obtaining insurance for their horses to cover potential risks.
Incomplete Information: Failing to fill in all required fields, such as the horse's name or owner's details, can delay the contract process.
Incorrect Payment Terms: Misunderstanding or miswriting the payment amount or frequency can lead to disputes later.
Neglecting to Specify Training Goals: Not clearly stating the purpose of training can create confusion about expectations.
Ignoring Veterinarian Preferences: Not indicating a preference for a specific veterinarian or farrier may result in unwanted choices being made.
Missing Emergency Contact Information: Failing to provide updated emergency contact details can complicate urgent situations.
Overlooking the Hold Harmless Clause: Not understanding or acknowledging the liability waiver can have serious implications if an incident occurs.
Not Reviewing the Entire Agreement: Skimming through the contract without fully understanding each section can lead to unintended consequences.
Failing to Sign and Date: Not providing a signature or date at the end of the contract renders it invalid.
NSA HORSEMANSHIP LLC
TRAINING CONTRACT
WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this _____ day of _______, 20__, by and
between Rodolfo_”Rudy” Lara, hereinafter referred to as "Trainer" and
______________________, hereinafter referred to as "Owner," and if Owner is a
minor, Owner's parent or guardian. Trainer agrees to accept Owner's horse
____________________, for training, and it is the plan and intention of the Owner to
place this horse into training. It is understood and agreed that the events or purpose for which the horse as above-described is accepted for training are as follows:
_____________________________________________________________________
l.Fees, Term, and Location. Owner shall pay the Trainer for professional services and board as described below, the fee of $_________ per month plus applicable taxes, or $ _____ per day, for training and board, for a minimum of
______ months. Pro rating of fees; Upon arrival of horse, customer agrees that the first payment due will be prorated to the 1st of the next month and a signed contract and first month payment due prior to at time of horses arrival on property.
2.Payment of Services. Monthly training fees are due on the 1st of each month the horse is in training. Upon completion of this agreement, the remainder of any and all expenses shall be due and payable immediately and the animal will not be released from Trainer's possession until all expenses are paid in full. In the event payment is overdue by five (5) days, all training stops and a late fee of $10.00 per day will be added to the amount due in order to cover the costs associated with the care of said horse. Trainer shall be entitled to a lien against the horse and/or equipment stored upon Trainer's premises in the full amount due. Enforcement of said lien shall be at the discretion of Trainer who may sell the horse and/or equipment for amounts outstanding in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of New Mexico.
3.Veterinarian, Farrier and Related Services. Trainer will use a veterinarian and farrier of his choice to provide ordinary and necessary care unless Owner has requested Owner's veterinarian and farrier be used. However, if they are unavailable, Trainer will engage his choice. All veterinarian, farrier and medicine expenses shall be paid by Owner, as further described herein. Owner agrees to have the horse(s) wormed, vaccinated, and shod or trimmed on a regular schedule, and in the event same is not accomplished and proof of same presented to Trainer within thirty (30) days from the date of such services or veterinary treatment, Trainer is authorized to arrange for such treatment, but not obligated to do so; such expense for same shall be the obligation of Owner, and upon presentation by Trainer of the bill for such services rendered, including service charges, such bill shall be paid within fifteen (15) days from the date the bill is submitted to the Owner. Trainer reserves the right to refuse any horse upon the premises if same does not appear to Trainer to be in good health, or is deemed dangerous or undesirable.
Your signature below indicates that you have read, understand, and agree with the terms of this contract.
__________________________________________Date:_____________________________
4.Training of Horse. The Trainer shall train horse and perform all services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards. Trainer cannot and does not guarantee the effect of the training program or that any particular results will be achieved, since this depends a great deal on the individual physical and mental ability of each horse. Trainer shall furnish all labor, provide suitable facilities and care for horse in an adequate manner with feed being determined by the Trainer. The Trainer has complete control over the manner of training and shall take all precautions for the proper performance thereof. In order to get the most of the training methods used,
Trainer offers and suggests individual lessons with Owner and horse so that Owner can fully understand the training methods used. These lessons will be charged at an hourly rate set forth by Trainer and said fees are due at the time the lesson is provided. Any lessons will be scheduled by the trainer at a time determined to be best for both horse and owner.
Owner shall submit a fully completed Owner's Information Sheet for each horse on the premises belonging to Owner at time of delivery.
5.Death of Horse. It is hereby agreed that in the event of the death of the horse, sale of the horse, or if the horse becomes unfit to train, Trainer has the option of accepting another horse, in accordance with this condition set forth herein within seven
(7)days; or, in the alternative, terminating this agreement upon payment of all expenses and fees.
6.Feed, Facilities, and Services. Trainer agrees to provide adequate feed and facilities for normal and reasonable care required to maintain the health and well-being of the animals in training. Feed includes alfalfa and water. Any supplements will be provided by Owner at Owners expense. Trainer does not recommend the blanketing of your horse but should you choose to have your horse blanketed there will be a $2.50 per day charge for this service. Owner acknowledges Owner has inspected the facilities and finds same in safe and acceptable order.
7.Risk of Loss and Standard of Care. During the time that the horse(s) is/are in custody of Trainer, Trainer shall not be liable for any sickness, disease, estray, theft, death or injury which may be suffered by the horse(s) or any other cause of action whatsoever, arising out of or being connected in any way with the boarding of said horse(s), except in the event of negligence on the part of Trainer, its agents, and/or employees. This includes, but is not limited to, any personal injury or disability the horse Owner, or Owner's guest, may receive on Trainer's premises.
The Owner fully understands that Trainer does not carry any insurance on any horses not owned by it for boarding or for any other purposes, whether public liability, accidental injury, theft or equine mortality insurance and that all risks connected with boarding or for any other reason for which the horse(s) in the possession of, and on the premises of Trainer are to be borne by the Owner.
The standard of care applicable to Trainer is that of ordinary care of a prudent horse owner and not as a compensated bailee. In no event shall Trainer be held liable to Owner for equine death or injury in an amount in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per animal. Owner agrees to obtain equine insurance for any animals valued in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), at Owner's expense, or forego any claim for amounts in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Owner agrees to disclose this entire agreement to Owner's insurance company and provide Trainer with the company's name, address and policy number. Failure to disclose insurance information shall be at Owner's risk.
8.Inherent Risks and Assumption of Risk. The undersigned acknowledges there are inherent risks associated with equine activities such as described below, and hereby expressly assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities. The inherent risks include, but are not limited to the propensity of equines to behave in ways such as, running, bucking, biting, kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping
on, that may result in an injury, harm or death to persons on or around them; the unpredictability of equine’s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement and
unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; collisions with other animals; the limited availability of emergency medical care; and the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner
that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within such participant’s ability.
Owner expressly releases Stable from any and all claims for personal injury or property damage, even if caused by negligence (if allowed by the laws of this State) by Stable or its representatives, agents or employees.
Warning
Under New Mexico law, no person, corporation of partnership is liable for personal injuries to or for the death of a rider that may occur as a result of the behavior of equine animals while engaged in any equine activities, pursuant to the New Mexico Equine Liability Act, 42-13-1, et. seq.
9.Hold Harmless. Owner agrees to hold Trainer harmless from any and all claims arising from damage or injury caused by said horse(s) to anyone, and defend Trainer from any such claims. Owner agrees to disclose any and all hazardous or dangerous propensities of horse(s) boarded with Trainer. Trainer reserves the right to notify owner within seven (7) days of the horse's arrival if said horse, in Trainer's opinion, is dangerous, untrainable, unhealthy, handicapped, or otherwise unfit for training. Upon such notification, Owner shall remove said horse within seven (7) days, and all expenses incurred for the horse's stay shall be paid prior to departure. Upon payment of all fees, this contract shall be deemed terminated.
10.Emergency Care. Trainer agrees to attempt to contact Owner should Trainer determine veterinary treatment is needed for said horse(s), but, if Trainer is unable to contact Owner, Trainer is then authorized to secure emergency veterinary, and farrier care required for the health and well-being of said horse(s). All costs of such care secured shall be paid by Owner within fifteen (15) days from the date Owner receives notice thereof, or Trainer is authorized, as Owner's agent, to arrange direct billing to Owner.
Trainer shall assume that Owner desires surgical care if recommended by a veterinarian in the event of colic, or other life-threatening illness, unless Trainer is instructed herein by Owner or on Owner's Information Sheets, that the horse(s) is/are not surgical candidates.
Owner agrees to notify Trainer of any and all change of addresses, emergency telephone numbers, itineraries or other information reasonably necessary to contact Owner in the event of an emergency. In the event Owner departs for vacation or is otherwise unavailable, prior to departure Owner shall notify Trainer as to what party is authorized to make decisions in the Owner's place with regard to the health, well-being, and/or medical treatment of the horse(s).
11.Ownership-Coggins Test. Owner warrants that he owns the horse(s) and will provide proof satisfactory to Trainer of the negative Coggins test upon request.
12.Changes or Termination of This Agreement. It is agreed by the Parties that this Agreement may be changed or terminated by Trainer upon thirty (30) days notice, regardless of the rental or training period. All notices must be issued in writing unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. There will be an early termination fee if Owner removes horse from training prior to the initial period set forth in this contract. Owner is also required to provide thirty (30) days notice that they wish to discontinue said services and remove the horse from traing.
13.Rules and Regulations. The Owner agrees to abide by all the rules and regulations of the Trainer. In the event someone other than the Owner shall call for the horse(s), such person shall have written authority signed by the Owner to obtain said horse(s).
14.Right of Lien. The Owner is given notice that Trainer has a right of lien as set forth in the laws of the State of New Mexico, for the amount due for the board and keep of such horse(s), and also for storage and services, and shall have the right, without process of law, to retain said horse(s) and other property until the amount of said indebtedness is discharged. However, Trainer will not be obligated to retain and/or maintain the horse(s) in question in the event the amount of the bill exceeds the
anticipated unregistered value of the horse(s.) In the event Trainer exercises Trainer's lien rights as above-described for non-payment, this Agreement shall constitute a Bill of Sale and authorization to process transfer applications from any breed registration as may be applicable to said horse(s) upon affidavit by Trainer's representatives setting forth the material facts of the default and foreclosure as well as Trainer's compliance with foreclosure procedures as required by law. In the event collection of this account is turned over to an attorney, Owner agrees to pay all attorney's fees, costs, and other related expenses for which a minimum charge of $250.00 will be assessed.
15.Property in Storage on Trainer’s Premises. Owner may store certain tack and equipment on the premises of Trainer at no additional charge to Owner. However, Trainer shall not be responsible for the theft, loss, damage or disappearance of any tack or equipment or other property stored at the facility as same is stored at the Owner's risk. Trainer shall not be liable for the theft, loss, damage, or disappearance of any tack or equipment taken to horse shows or clinics. Vehicles stored upon the premises will be subject to a $_____/day storage cost for all delinquent accounts.
16.Entire Agreement. This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties. No other agreements, promises, or representations, verbal or implied, are included herein unless specifically stated in this written agreement. This contract is made and entered into in the state of Trainer's stable, and shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said State.
17.Enforceability of Contract and Severability. In the event one or more parts of this contract are found to be unenforceable or illegal, the other portions hereof shall be deemed in full force and effect.
18.Consent to use media. The owner agrees to allow No Strings Attached Horsemanship to use photographs and/or video clips on the website. If you do not wish to have any information about your horse published, please initial and date here.
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19.Owner visits. Trainer encourages you to check on your horse’s progress by regularly visiting the barn. Feel free to stop by at any time and I will make every effort to accommodate you but will not stop any training session that may be ongoing when you arrive. In the event that your horse has already had his training session for the day that you stop by unannounced, another session will not be provided. However, if you set up an appointment ahead of time, I can ensure you will be given the attention you deserve.
20.All dogs must be on a leash and not allowed to run loose or cause any sort of disruption.
OWNER or (AUTHORIZED AGENT)
Address:
Telephone:
Home:_______________________________
Work: _______________________________
Cell:_________________________________
OWNER'S INFORMATION SHEET
Owner's Name
Phone No.(h)
(as recorded with the Registry)
(w)
Address
Street
City
State
Zip
Horse's Name
Age
Color
Markings
Does Horse have any dangerous propensities? If yes, describe:
Medical History of Horse:
Colic
Frequency
Founder
When
Allergies, if known
Other
Tetanus Toxoid
Date
VEE
Encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness), Eastern & Western Strains
Date of last worming
Coggins Test
Feeding Program:
Hay type
Amount
Grain type(s)
Pellets
Known allergies to feeds
Special Care Requirements
Habits
To be contacted in case of emergency, if owner cannot be reached:
Name
Phone Number
Is Horse insured?
Insurance Carrier
Policy #
Carrier's Address
Insurance contact for emergencies and phone number:
Veterinary emergency contact:
This Horse is/is not considered a surgical candidate in the event of colic or serious illness (check one).
_______IS ______IS NOT
Owner's Initials__________
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