HORSE TRAINING AGREEMENT AND LIABILITY RELEASE TRAINER NAME: Dianne Olds Rossi magicalworld@earthlink.net equi-dancer@earthlink.net http://www.worldofdancinghorses.comNOTE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING! IT IS HEREBY AGREED TO AS FOLLOWS: AGREEMENT PURPOSE and CONSIDERATION - At the commencement of this agreement, the OWNER agrees to pay the TRAINER the sum as indicated It is understood that the owner has reviewed the training methods of the TRAINERS listed and is aware of the TRAINERS abilities and professionalism TRAINER predominantly trains the animal(s) for the sum of $_________ per month with the OWNER also having the option of receiving occasional lessons on how to interact and/or train the animal(s) during the month. TRAINER will train a maximum of _______ days weekly, length of training period to be the discretion of the TRAINER. It is understood that the monthly boarding charges of all horses are billed by a separate company NAME OF FACILITY: ______________________________________________________________ and that the trainer is not involved in that transaction. Monthly charges for boarding are due and payable upon receipt, the first month payable upon arrival.. Monthly charges for training and other incidental services are due each month prior to training made payable to Dianne Olds Rossi, the first month upon arrival.Initials: OWNER _________
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ABOUT HORSES TO BE TRAINED Barn Name of Horse _________________________________Age ________________________________ Breed ______________________________ Color _________ Sex _________________________________ Current Insurer_________________________ Policy # __________________________________________ Insurer Emergency Phone # ________________________________________________________________ Disclose Horse's Vices, Unique Habits _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Other Pertinent Information ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT OF INVOICES - Invoices are payable with cash, check or credit card upon receipt. A $40.00 will be applied for each returned check and checks will no longer be accepted as a form of payment.
TRAINING OF HORSE - The TRAINER shall train horse and perform all services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards. The TRAINER will exercise reasonable care for the protection of the horses and shall educate and train the horses and OWNERS to the best of his/her ability.ADDITIONAL CHARGES – Upon the discretion of the TRAINER a sum of $125.00 shall be charged to any horse needing body clipping. This procedure will remove all heavy winter hair so that the horse can be worked and cared for in a safe manner during winter months. OWNER shall provide blankets and necessary equipment including a bridle necessary for training process. Initials: OWNER _________
INHERENT RISKS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK - The undersigned acknowledges there are inherent risks associate 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, stopping short, changing direction or speed at will, shifting its weight from side to side, kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result in an injury, harm or death to persons on or around them or to ANIMAL itself or to other animals 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. RISK OF LOSS AND STANDARD OF CARE - During the time that the animal(s) is/are in custody of TRAINER, all reasonable care shall be administered for the safety of the animal. Immediate OWNER contact shall be administered in the event of illness. Please insure that a contact person is available if you are away. However the TRAINER shall not be liable for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury which may be suffered by the animal(s) or any other cause of action whatsoever, arising out of or being connected in any way with the boarding of said animal(s), except in the event of willful negligence on the part of TRAINER, its agents, and/or employees. This includes, but is notlimited to, any personal injury or disability the OWNER, may receive on TRAINER's place of business. The OWNER fully understands that TRAINER does not carry any insurance on any animals 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 animal(s) in the possession of, and on the premises of TRAINER are to be borne by the OWNER. In no event shall TRAINER be held liable to OWNER for equine death or injury. Initials: OWNER _________ O. OWNER ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY - During the time that the horse(s) are being trained the horse(s) shall be in the custody of the TRAINER. OWNER has inspected the TRAINER's place of business and/or has in some other way satisfied himself that the conditions of the premises and the facilities will provide an adequate and reasonable level of safety forOWNER’s horse(s )._______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ RELEASE OF LIABILITY - In consideration of TRAINER undertaking the training and incidental services under the terms set forth herein. I, the undersigned OWNER, do agree to hold harmless and release the TRAINER, agents, employees and others acting on TRAINER's behalf. W. 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 place of business, and shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said State. SIGNER STATEMENT OF AWARENESS I/WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE READ AND DO UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AGREEMENT, WARNINGS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE AGREEMENT SIGNATURE OF OWNER: _______________________________________________________________ DATE:_________________________________________________________________ NAME_________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________ EVENING PHONE ______________________________________________________________________ CELL PHONE _______________________________________________________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________ ALTERNATE CONTACT PERSON ________________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ______________________________________________________________________ Please list name, address and phone number of Veterinarian, Farrier, and other important people I can contact for information regarding your horse. Veterinarian:___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Farrier:_________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ |
