TRAINING AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made this
th day of
20
(year), by and between: _____________________________
hereinafter referred to as "Owner", and Dori Wade and assistants
and Sheeder Mill Farm hereinafter referred to as "Trainer".
WITNESSETH that Owner owns the below described horse
and covenants with Trainer to train said horse for the purpose and under
the terms hereto agreed as follows:
1. Description of
Horse and Delivery
Trainer or owner agrees to arrange transportation
to Sheeder Mill Farm on __________________ at Owner's
expense the following described horse:
Name of horse Age Color Markings Sex Breed
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Training and Terms
of Payment
Owner shall pay a fee of Eight hundred fourty dollars
($840.00) for two weeks, One thousand one hundred fifty five
dollars ($1,155.00) for three weeks, One thousand four hundred dollars
($1,400.00) for four weeks.
Additional training days are at a rate of sixty five dollars ($65)
per day. Boarding only fee per day = $15.00.
All payments are as follows:
(a) All payments must be paid in cash, money order,
or certified check. ABSOLUTELY NO PERSONAL
CHECKS.
(b) Fifty percent due on the day of arrival.
(c) Additional twenty-five percent due at the beginning
of the second week.
(d) The remaining balance is due on the last day of
training or boarding.
(e) A late fee of any payment is charged @$5 per day.
We do offer trailering services @ eighty-five dollars
($85) for the first twenty (20) miles. Additional miles will be at the rate
of $1.75-$2.25 per loaded mile + tolls (depending on fuel prices at
the time.) No extra fee is charged if your horse does not load well. This
is included in your cost of training/schooling.
3. Additional Expenses:
Owner shall be responsible for all costs directly related
to this Agreement, included but not limited to transportation, veterinarian
bills, special grooming and bathing fees (other than normal grooming prior
to tacking or bathing after work), and necessary special equipment.
4. Owners Responsibilities:
(a) A current Coggins is mandatory
(b) A Necessity for our safety:
Provide traction on 4 shoes in the way of Borium, drilltex, or studs on heels and toes.
(c) Provide hay and grain
for your horse during their stay. Hay may be purchased from Sheeder
Mill Farm for $4.65-$5.25 per bale depending on the type of hay purchased.
(d) Fill out two copies
of this contract in full and sign both copies.
(e) Please bring along your horses headstall
and full cheek snaffle bit, girth, and saddle pad.
5. Trainer Responsibilities:
(a) Trainer shall fulfill the duties in the best
manner consistent with effective training practices. Every attempt will
be made to fullfill the needs of all owners.
Please list all goals below:
This is to include goals for you, as
well as your horse, please. If additional space is needed,
please enclose additional page.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(b) Any extraordinary care over and beyond normal
and regular maintenance requires prior written approval by Owner unless
involving the most immediate emergency treatment.
(c) If you require the use of a particular vet please check
with your vet to make sure that they will travel to SHEEDER MILL FARM
Owner's veterinarian name ____________________ and phone number
________________.
If you do not provide us with your vet's name
and phone number you authorize us to use Dr. John Dunn V.M.D. PLEASE
AUTHORIZE THIS WITH YOUR SIGNATURE_______________________________________________
5. Term and Termination
(a) Either party may terminate
Agreement given three (3) days written notice, provided a final
accounting by the Trainer is presented and all payments have been made by
Owner prior to taking possession of said horse.
(b) On termination, Trainer shall
have a lien on said horse under Pennsylvania law for all unpaid charges on
account. Payment must be made in full before said horse is released unless
Trainer consents in writing.
6 Insurance
(a) Owner shall bear all risk
of loss from death of or any harm to said horse unless such loss is caused
by gross negligence of Trainer, his agents, contractors, or employees, in
which case Trainer shall bear such loss.
(b) If the Owner has an insurance
policy Trainer must be provided with a copy.
1. I do have insurance for said horse (signature):______________________________________ date:___________________________
2. I do not have insurance for said horse
(signature):___________________________________
date:___________________________
7. Indemnification
Owner agrees to indemnify
Trainer unless otherwise provided by insurance against all liability or
claims, demands, and costs for or arising out of this Agreement unless such
are caused by the gross negligence of Trainer, his agents, contractors, or
employees.
8. Binding Effect
(a) The parties hereto
agree that this Agreement shall be binding on their respective heirs, successors,
and assigns.
(b) Failure of either party to
abide by and perform any and all other terms, covenants, conditions, and obligations
of this Agreement shall constitute a default and shall, in addition to any
other remedies provided by law or in equity, entitle the wronged party to
reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs related to such breech.
9.Governing Law
(a) This Agreement shall
be governed by and in accordance with the laws of the state of Pennsylvania. Any legal action must be brought in Chester County.
OR
Arbitration
(b) The parties to this
Agreement mutually agree that any and all disputes arising in connection
with this Agreement will be settled and determined by binding arbitration
conducted in accordance with the then existing rules of the American Arbitration
Association by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with said
rules. Said arbitration shall take place in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
10. Entire Agreement
This constitutes the entire Agreement
between the parties. Any modification or additions MUST be in writing and
signed by all parties to this Agreement. No oral modifications or additions
will be considered to be part of this Agreement unless reduced to writing
and signed by all parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement on the day and year first above written.
OWNERS'
NAME PRINT
______ _____ ___
OWNERS' SIGNATURE _______________________________________
ADDRESS
___________________________________________________
_______________________________________
___________
TELEPHONE
_______________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS_________________________
TRAINER PRINT _ ____
ADDRESS:
12 SHEEDER
MILL RD.
SPRING CITY, PA. 19475
TELEPHONE
610-469-9382
E-MAIL ADDRESS SHEEDER1@AOL.COM
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