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Horse Training Services Agreement
Included Clauses and Terms
1. The Parties & Horse Information
Identifies Trainer and Client (full legal names, addresses, phone, email).
Provides full Horse description (registered name, registration number, sex, age, color, brands, insurance details, and surgery candidate status).
2. Scope of Services
Horse in Training – Defines purpose of training (e.g., colt starting, sale prep, conditioning).
Training Methods – Confirms Trainer controls training approach, scheduling, and methods; no guaranteed results.
Service Structure – Monthly training service or per-ride service.
Showing & Exhibition – optional
Per-show Trainer fee.
Transportation and mileage reimbursement.
Show expenses billed to Client.
Awards/prize money split between Client and Trainer.
Cancellation responsibilities.
Facility – Identifies where training will occur.
Transportation – Sets Trainer’s authority and Client’s responsibility for hauling, mileage, and risks.
Rules & Regulations – Client must follow Trainer/Facility rules and policies.
3. Training Fee & Payment Terms
Training Fee – Monthly fee, due up front, minimum term.
Additional Charges – Veterinary, farrier, transportation, emergency, and competition costs.
Late Payments – 5-day grace, interest accrues after 30 days, returned payment fees.
Sale Commission – 10% commission if Trainer assists with sale or transfer.
Final Payment – All unpaid amounts due at termination; Trainer may retain Horse until paid.
Fee Adjustments – Trainer may adjust fees with 30 days’ notice.
Refunds – Non-refundable fees unless expressly stated.
Lien Rights – Trainer may assert agister’s lien if unpaid for 60+ days.
Applicable agister’s lien statute: State + Statute Citation/Title.
4. Term, Termination & Trial Period
Term – Initial term (minimum months), then month-to-month.
Trial Period – Trainer may terminate within 7 days if Horse is unsafe/unfit; prorated refund.
Termination by Client – Requires 30 days’ written notice; early termination fee may apply.
Termination by Trainer – Immediate termination for safety, nonpayment, or untrainability.
Death or Sale of Horse – Outlines responsibilities if Horse dies, is euthanized, or sold.
5. Veterinary, Emergency & End-of-Life Care
Routine Services – Trainer arranges vet, farrier, dental care; may use preferred provider if available.
Cost – All veterinary/farrier costs are Client’s responsibility.
Emergency Care – Trainer may authorize emergency treatment (including surgery and humane euthanasia) if Client is unreachable.
Default authority up to $3,000; may be increased at Trainer’s discretion.
Client financially responsible for all costs.
6. Boarding, Feed & Supplements
Feed & Facilities – Trainer provides hay and standard care.
Supplements – Client provides grain/supplements; Trainer may refuse unsafe/expired products.
Blanketing – Trainer will blanket Horse at Client’s request; Client supplies blanket.
7. Tack & Equipment
Client’s Property – Stored at Client’s risk; Trainer not liable for theft/loss.
Trainer’s Property – Client must maintain and return Trainer’s equipment; liable for replacement if lost/damaged.
8. Observers & Visitors
Attendance – Only authorized visitors may attend; must schedule 24 hours in advance.
Client Responsibility – Client is liable for guests’ conduct, damages, or injuries.
Waiver Requirement – Observers may be required to sign liability release.
9. Communication
Trainer Availability –
Preferred Contact Method
10. Media & Publicity
License to Use Media – Trainer may use photos/videos of Horse/Client for business promotion.
Scope of Use – Includes social media, website, print, and advertising.
Client Rights – Client waives right to compensation but may request certain images not be used.
11. Insurance
Trainer’s Insurance – Maintains professional liability coverage.
Client’s Insurance – Responsible for horse’s mortality, major medical, and all other coverage.
Disclosure – Client must provide accurate insurance information; Trainer will assist with claims access.
12. Warranty Disclaimer
Services provided “as is.”
No warranties on training results, performance, or fitness for purpose.
13. Assumption of Risk
Risk of Loss – Trainer not liable for injury, death, or loss except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Equine Liability Statutes –
Applicable equine liability statute: State + Statute Citation/Title.
Inherent Risks – Client assumes risks of equine activities (unpredictability, injury, illness, etc.).
Client Handling – Client assumes risks while handling Horse on/off premises; waives claims against Trainer.
14. Limitation of Liability
Trainer’s liability capped at total amount paid by Client under the Agreement.
Excludes indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
15. Indemnification
Client indemnifies Trainer for claims, damages, or losses related to the Horse, even if due to Trainer’s ordinary negligence.
16. Waiver of Consequential Damages
Both Parties waive the right to recover punitive, incidental, or consequential damages.
17. Non-Disparagement
Client may not make defamatory, false, or disparaging statements about Trainer or Facility (including social media).
18. Default, Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
Default & Notice – 30-day cure period unless immediate termination applies.
Trainer Remedies – May suspend services, enforce lien rights, recover damages.
Client Remedies – May terminate for uncured material breach by Trainer.
Governing Law – Contract governed by specified state/county law.
Dispute Forum – Optional: Arbitration (AAA) or Court Jurisdiction.
Injunctive Relief – Either Party may seek immediate equitable relief.
Limitation of Actions – Claims must be brought within one year.
Attorney’s Fees – Prevailing Party entitled to attorney’s fees/costs.
19. Force Majeure
Excuses nonperformance due to uncontrollable events (natural disasters, pandemics, etc.).
Obligations suspended during event; either Party may terminate if it lasts 30+ days.
20. Miscellaneous Provisions
Gender, Number, and Headings – Standard construction rules.
Counterparts & Electronic Signatures – Electronic/DocuSign accepted as originals.
Severability – Invalid provisions do not affect remainder of Agreement.
No Assignment – Rights may not be transferred without written consent.
Notices – Requirements for formal notice (mail, text with receipt, or email with confirmation).
Entire Agreement – Supersedes prior agreements; modifications must be in writing.
Survival – Certain clauses (payment, liability, indemnity, risk) survive termination.
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