Utah Boarding Stable Agreement

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This Boarding Stable Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered as of _______________(date) by and between:

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Stable:  Wadman Performance Horses LLC, located at 986 W Island Rd, Morgan, Utah 84050, phone : 801-698-4583, email jeff@wadmanperformanhorses.com or emily @wadmanperformancehorses.com. and

 

Horses Owner Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Phone :    ____________________________________________________      Email:  ______________________________________________________

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Horses Boarded

Owner places the following horse for boarding at Wadman Performance Horses at Graceland Equestrian Center

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Horse Name: [________________________________________], Breed: [________________________], Sex: [M/S/G], Age: [____],

Color/Markings: [____________________________________________________, Registration/ID: [_____________] .

 

Owner shall complete an Owner Information Sheet for each Horse and provide current vaccination, deworming, and Coggins records.

 

Term; Services

2.1 Term: Month-to-month beginning [Start Date________________], unless otherwise stated: [Fixed Term End Date if applicable_____________]. Either party may terminate on [30] days’ written notice.

2.2      Boarding Level (check one):
            Full board (feed, hay, stall, turnout, daily basic care)
            Partial/self-care (specify duties) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.3 Daily Care: Stable will provide feed and hay per schedule, fresh water, stall cleaning [daily], and turnout, subject to weather and safety.

2.4 Add-on Services: [Training, grooming, blanketing, supplements admin, holding for vet/farrier].   ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fees per Month

3.1 Base Board: $1200.00 per Horse per month, due on the [1st] of each month in advance. Proration applies at move-in/out. Rate reviewed annually.

3.2 Other Charges: Add-on services, farrier, veterinary, dewormer, special feed/supplements, hauling, emergency care, late pickup, and third-party costs are Owner’s responsibility and billed as incurred.

3.3 Late Fees: Payments more than [5] days late incur a late fee of $50.00  per day late where permitted by law.

3.4 Security Deposit: $_________________Not applicable__________, refundable less unpaid balances/damages within [15] days after move-out.

3.5 Utah Agister’s/Stable Keeper’s Lien: Stable has a lien on the Horse(s) and their registration papers/tack for unpaid charges and may retain and, if allowed by Utah law after required notice, enforce the lien to satisfy amounts due.

 

Owner Duties; Health; Conduct

4.1 Vaccinations/Testing: Owner must keep Horses current on core vaccinations, deworming schedule, and provide negative Coggins every 12 months or as required by Stable policy.

4.2 Health Disclosure: Owner represents Horses are free from contagious disease and discloses known vices/behavioral issues: [list].

4.3 Farrier/ Vet Scheduling: Owner is responsible for routine farrier and veterinary care. If Owner fails to schedule, Stable may schedule at Owner’s expense.

4.4 Rules: Owner and guests shall follow Stable’s written rules (posted or attached), including helmet use, barn hours, arena etiquette, dog policy, and biosecurity measures.

4.5 Supervision: Minors must be supervised by an adult. No smoking near barns/hay.

 

Emergency and Veterinary Care

5.1 Authority: If Stable, in its reasonable judgment, believes a Horse needs prompt care and Owner cannot be reached, Stable may obtain veterinary/farrier services and take reasonable measures, including transport, at Owner’s expense.

5.2 Care Parameters: Preferred veterinarian: ____________________________________________________ Monetary authorization without prior approval up to $___________. Euthanasia authorization if recommended for humane reasons and Owner cannot be reached: [Yes/No/Limitations].( Circle One)

5.3 Risk of Loss in Care: Stable will use reasonable care consistent with industry standards but does not guarantee outcomes of any treatment.

 

Risk Allocation; Assumption of Risk; Release; Indemnity

6.1 Inherent Risks: Owner understands equine activities involve inherent risks, including the propensity of horses to behave unpredictably, collisions, and surface hazards. Owner voluntarily assumes all inherent risks associated with boarding, handling, riding, and presence on Stable premises.

6.2 Release: To the fullest extent permitted by Utah law, Owner releases and forever discharges Stable, its owners, employees, and agents from claims for injury, death, or property damage arising from inherent risks of equine activities and ordinary negligence related to use of the facilities, except to the extent caused by Stable’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

6.3 Indemnity: Owner shall defend and indemnify Stable from third-party claims arising out of Owner’s or the Horse’s acts or omissions, breach of this Agreement, or violation of law or Stable rules.

6.4 Utah Equine Activity Statute: Notices required by Utah’s Equine Activity statute, if applicable, shall be posted on-site and incorporated herein

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Standard of Care; Tack

7.1 Standard of Care: Stable will exercise reasonable care customary for comparable Utah boarding facilities.

Feed types/amounts and blanketing/turnout may be adjusted for weather/condition.

7.2 Tack/Equipment: Owner’s tack and equipment remain Owner’s responsibility. Stable is not a bailee of tack stored on site; Owner should secure insurance coverage.

 

Insurance

8.1 Owner Insurance: Owner is encouraged to maintain mortality/major medical insurance for each Horse and liability coverage (e.g., personal or equine liability).

8.2 Stable Insurance: Stable maintains customary commercial coverage; this does not extend to Owner’s Horses or tack unless expressly stated by Stable’s insurer.

 

Transportation; Shows; Clinics

Transport by Stable or its contractor is at Owner’s risk and expense unless otherwise agreed in writing. Separate facility use or clinic/show agreements may apply for events on the premises.

 

Default; Remedies; Abandonment

10.1 Default: Failure to pay or material breach after [10] days’ written notice and opportunity to cure is a default.

10.2 Remedies: Stable may suspend privileges, assess late fees, enforce lien rights, and recover collection costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees where allowed.

10.3 Abandonment: If Owner fails to remove Horses within 10 days after termination, Stable may treat the Horse(s) as abandoned subject to lien enforcement and applicable law.

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Termination; Move-Out

Either party may terminate per 2.1. On move-out, Owner must settle all charges, remove Horses and property, and repair excessive damage beyond ordinary wear.

Notices: Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, courier, certified mail, or email (with confirmation) to the addresses above.

Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement: This is the entire agreement and supersedes prior discussions. Amendments must be in writing signed by both parties. 13.2 Governing Law; Venue: Utah law governs. Venue for disputes is the state courts of [County], Utah.

13.3 Severability: If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.

13.4 Assignment: Owner may not assign without Stable’s consent. Stable may assign in connection with sale/transfer of the facility.

13.5 Independent Contractors:

Vets, farriers, and trainers are independent contractors.

13.6 Counterparts;

E-signatures: Signatures may be electronic and in counterparts.

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Owner Acknowledgments and Signatures

I have read Stable rules and this Agreement and agree to be bound.
I have disclosed health and behavior issues for each Horse.

I understand the inherent risks of equine activities and have executed any separate liability release required by Stable.

Owner: Name: __________________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: __________

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Stable: Name/Title: ______________________ Signature: _______________________ Date: __________

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Emergency Contacts Primary Contact: __________________ Phone: __________ Alternate Contact: ________________ Phone: __________ Preferred Vet/Clinic: _____________ Phone: __________ Preferred Farrier: ________________ Phone: __________ Authorization Cap (Section 5.2): $__________ Euthanasia Authorization: [Yes/No, Conditions]

Attachments (if applicable: Owner Information Sheet for each Horse, Rate Sheet and Stable Rules,Copy of Insurance Certificate (if any)
Vaccination/Coggins Records