Indiana Boarding Stable Agreement - Horse Equine Forms
About this form
This boarding stable agreement is a legal contract between the owner of a stable and the individual horse owner. It outlines the terms and conditions for boarding a horse, including fees, liability, and care standards. This form provides comprehensive coverage and is distinct from other equine contracts due to its detailed provisions on care and risk management.
Key components of this form
- Details of fees, payment schedules, and security deposits.
- Terms regarding the horse's description and owner information.
- Provisions about the standard of care and risk of loss.
- Emergency care guidelines and owner responsibilities.
- Hold harmless clause protecting the stable from claims.
- Rules for storage of tack and equipment on stable premises.
When to use this form
This form should be used when a horse owner plans to board their horse at a stable. It is essential for outlining the agreement between the stable and the owner, especially in scenarios where specific care, fees, and liabilities are involved. This agreement helps prevent misunderstandings by clearly defining each party's responsibilities and expectations.
Who can use this document
- Horse owners seeking boarding services for their animals.
- Stable owners who need a structured agreement to protect their interests.
- Individuals unfamiliar with typical boarding agreements and looking for a comprehensive template.
How to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved by entering the stable's name and the owner's information at the top of the agreement.
- Specify the payment terms by filling in the fee schedule and due dates.
- Describe the horse being boarded, including any necessary health information.
- Review the terms of care and emergency provisions to ensure understanding.
- Have all parties sign and date the agreement to confirm acceptance of its terms.
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This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to complete the owner information sheet for each horse.
- Not clarifying payment terms, leading to misunderstandings about fees.
- neglecting to review the emergency care section, which can result in inadequate response times.
Benefits of using this form online
- Convenience of instant access to a legally drafted template.
- Editable format allows personalization to fit specific circumstances.
- Reliability, as the forms are created by licensed attorneys with legal expertise.
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FAQ
The cost of boarding averages $400 to $500 per month but can go as high as $1,200 to $2,500 in metropolitan areas. Services such as mucking out stalls, feeding and turning out your horse to pasture may not be included in the price. For those lucky enough to own sufficient land, there are still costs to consider.
AS an instructor, you obviously need insurance cover to protect you in the course of your commercial activities. Anyone involved in business-related equestrian activities should have public liability insurance.
Numbers Game. The reality is that boarding facilities operate on slim profit margins. By the time costs are considered for hay, grain, bedding, labor for feeding, cleaning stalls, doing turnout, etc., the board fees typically do not leave a lot left over, Sherrick-von Schiller said.Labor costs are also significant.
Equine/Stable Liability will be required; Care, Custody, Control to provide coverage for the non-owned boarded horses; General Liability and Property insurance.
Self-care stall board usually costs between $200 and $1,000 monthly depending on the factors described above and self-care pasture board can cost between $100 and $600 monthly.
Scope out legalities. Consider zoning, business permits and your state's lien laws. Evaluate your facilities. Investigate the cost of liability insurance. Research your market. Crunch the numbers. Draw up a legal boarding contract.
The horse owner and stable manager can decide on what works best, but usually partial board or semi board includes a stall, pasture, hay, bedding, and grain. The horse owner would need to complete the daily care of the horse to include feeding and stall cleaning.
Scope out legalities. Consider zoning, business permits and your state's lien laws. Evaluate your facilities. Investigate the cost of liability insurance. Research your market. Crunch the numbers. Draw up a legal boarding contract.