Boarding Agreement

Stable agrees to provide adequate feed and facilities for normal and reasonable care required to maintain the health and well-being of the animal, including stall and turnout. Any additional food or hay supplements will be provided by Stable beyond the specified amounts supplied with the package selected and will be billed accordingly.

During the time that the horse is in the custody and control of Stable, Stable shall not be liable for any sickness, theft, death, or injury which may be suffered by the horse or any other cause of action whatsoever arising out of or being connected in any way with the boarding of said horse(s). The Owner fully understands that Stable does not carry any insurance on any horse not owned by Stable for boarding or any other purpose. Therefore, accidental injury, theft, loss of use, medical care or equine mortality insurance or any other insurance that the Owner requires is to be purchased by Owner. All risks connected with boarding or for any other reason for which the horse(s) is/are in the possession of, or on the premises of Stable are to be borne by the Owner. In addition, Stable does not insure or assume any responsibility for your tack or belongings left on the premises.

Owner agrees that a horse and any horse related activity can cause substantial personal injury and/or death by virtue of the horse's size, weight and temperament. Owner therefore releases and holds harmless Stable, its officers, governors, employees, stock holders, and individuals and, in particular, Jeremy Ockey, and Holly Roske, and all staff members of Silver Haven Equestrian Ltd., from any and all claims, causes of action or suit arising from any personal injury or death caused by any equine on the premises or off. It is recognized by Owner that any proximity to horses is inherently dangerous and that this Release and Hold Harmless is freely given. In addition, Owner agrees that he or she will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Stable from liability for all cost from, including legal fees arising from any accident, occurrence or any injury, whether bodily injury, death, and/or damage to personal property, incurred by Owner or by any invitee of Owner while on Stable premises.
For and in consideration of Stable providing horse trailering services to Owner, Owner hereby releases and holds harmless Stable for any injury, theft, loss, death or sickness that may be suffered by the horse or any other cause of action whatsoever arising out of or being connected in any way with the providing of trailering of said horse(s).
Owner warrants to Stable that he/she is in good health and has no medical conditions that would be aggravated or exacerbated by being on or in close contact with horses. Owner assures Stable that he/she has reviewed with the appropriate medical practitioners the proposed athletic activities to be undertaken and has received unconditional advice from the medical practitioner that he/she is able to take part in said athletic activity.

Stable agrees to attempt to contact Owner should Stable feel that medical treatment is needed for said horse(s). If Stable is unable to contact Owner, Stable is then authorized to secure emergency veterinary and/or blacksmith care required for the health and wellbeing of said horse(s). All costs of such care shall be paid directly to the service provider by Owner. In addition, charges will be assessed for in stable care provided by Stable, at any time, for extraordinary care, such as hosing, bandaging, etc.

Shoeing will be arranged with Stable Farrier through the Stable as is necessary. Stable agrees to provide basic worming as is reasonably required. Vaccinations are given twice a year and a Coggins test is drawn in the spring. Stable will arrange veterinarian services with stables vet. We encourage you to use the vet and farrier of the stable, if choose to use your own farrier and /or vet, you are responsible for all arrangements and must communicate all arrangements and results with stable. Owner must provide stable with documentation of required vaccinations and current Coggins from the start, at which point stable will manage vaccinations and Coggins ongoing. Stable will arrange equine dental services on a 6 month cycle based on each horses dental needs. All above costs of such care shall be paid directly to the service provider by Owner, if Stable pays veterinarian, dentist or farrier Owner will be billed for this service on the next billing cycle.

Stable will work with clients to buy, sell and lease horses as requested. This service includes finding potential prospects, trying horses, overseeing veterinary exams and negotiating prices and terms. Stable will charge a commission fee of 15% for these services, which will be based on the sales, purchase, or lease price of the horse. All travel, hotel, rental car and meal expenses are to be paid by the client. A consulting fee of $100/day will be paid by the prospective buyer to Stable. This fee will be deducted from the commission when purchase is complete.

Invoices are sent at the beginning of each month. Training is billed at the beginning of the month, as are deposits for horse shows. Horse show charges will be invoiced after the show. Bills are due within 8 days of the invoice date. Late fees will be charged at a rate of 18% per annum.

This contract is a month to month tenancy and either party may terminate agreement only by providing the other party thirty (30) days certified written notice thereof.

Owner is put on notice that Stable has a right of lien against the horse itself as set forth in the law of the Province of Alberta for the amount due for the board and keep of such horse(s), and also for such storage. Stable has the right, without filing a lawsuit, to retain the horse(s) until the amount of such indebtedness is paid, and if the Owner fails to pay the amount due, Stable may sell said horse(s) at private or public sale pursuant to the law.

This Agreement shall be governed by the law in effect in the Province of Alberta.