WITNESS THIS AGREEMENT this _____ day of _____________, 20______, between Kimalot Ranch, hereinafter referred to as “Farm,” and ____________________________________, hereinafter referred to as “Mare Owner.”
WHEREAS, Mare Owner is the owner or lessee of a certain registered mare having the registered name of __________________________, with the ________________________ Registry, Registration Number __________________, foaled ________________________________, and
WHEREAS, Mare Owner wishes to breed said mare as above-described to the stallion ___________________________________________________________.
IT IS NOW THEREFORE AGREED between the parties as follows:
Booking and Stallion Fees
(A) Mare Owner agrees to pay a non-refundable booking fee of $__________ to reserve a breeding for the year 20___, which shall be credited against the Stallion Service Fee.
(B) Mare Owner agrees to pay a non-refundable chute fee of $__________ to reserve a breeding for the year 20____, which is not a part of the Stallion Service Fee.
(C) For Consideration of $______(includes booking & chute), excluding mare care, Farm hereby agrees to breed the stallion as above-described to the mare belonging to Mare Owner as above-described.
(D) The full amount of the stud fee as set forth above and the accrued board, veterinary expenses, mare care, farrier expenses, and other related charges shall become due and payable prior to delivery of the mare to Mare Owner. Farm shall have a lien against the mare, any foal at side and produce of the amounting which is subject of this Agreement until such time as any and all charges are paid in full; said lien shall survive any transfer of possession. Mare Owner agrees to pay all charges when due and should Mare Owner fail to do so, Farm shall be entitled to recover any costs, expenses and attorney’s fees expended in collection. In the event collection of Owner’s account is placed in the hands of an attorney, Owner agrees a minimum fee of $250.00 shall be assessed as attorney’s fees.
Mare Care and Board
Mare Owner agrees to pay Farm, the sum of $________ per day for dry field mares; $_________ per day for wet field mares; $__________ per day wet barn mares; and $_________ per day for dry barn mares. This amount will be charged per calendar day, or portion thereof, in which the mare is in the custody or control of Farm. All mare care charges, including any charges of horse-trimming, veterinary care, or similar charges shall be due and payable prior to the return of mare to ...................
Mares that are not halter broken and/or cannot be hobbled will not be accepted. Mares with shoes must have them pulled prior to delivery. If mare arrives with shoes they will be pulled at owners expense. Maiden mares may be sedated at Owner’s expense for safety of Stallion and Handler at breeding times only. Owner agrees to submit a completed Horse Information Sheet at least five days prior to the mare’s arrival on the premises of the breeding facility. Mare Owner understands and agrees that the mare may be tranquilized for breeding purposes if deemed reasonable or necessary by Farm. Mare Owner further authorizes breeding by artificial insemination if deemed appropriate by Farm, and agrees to pay any veterinary charges arising in connection therewith. Artificial insemination may only be used if approved by the applicable breed registry.
It is understood that the breeding season for Farm commences on February 1 of the calendar year and terminates June 15 of the same calendar year. Mares who do not come into season or are not settled within said breeding season as above-described shall be carried over to the following year, or may be rebred during the following heat(s) if it is practical for Farm to do so. In the event mare owner elects to rebreed during the following breeding season, Mare Owner agrees to pay any increase in the stallion service fee or mare care fee..........................
WARNING
UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTIN FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
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 Texas, and shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said State.
In the event one or mare parts of this contract are found to be unenforceable or illegal, the other portions hereof shall be deemed in full force and effect.
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FARM NAME: KIMALOT RANCH
Stallion handler/owner for farm: _______________________________________
By: _________________________________ ______________________________
MARE OWNER WITNESS
