Horseback Riding Release Form | Canada

Hire animals to perform in a movie or television production with this Animal Performer Agreement.

• The contract can be used to acquire the services of horses, dogs, cats, birds, or any other animal performers required by the script.
• The animal's owner will have the animals available on the shooting dates and at the location(s) specified.
• The animals will be accompanied at all times by an experienced trainer / handler.
• The owner will ensure that the animals are kept safe and secure, and that they do not at any time pose a threat to persons or other animals, both on and off the set.
• The owner must ensure that all rules and guidelines of the SPCA are followed, and that all laws and regulations governing animal safety are obeyed, to ensure the animals' safety and well being.
• This Animal Performer Agreement template is available in MS Word format.

Adopt out horses from a horse shelter and rescue organization with this downloadable Equine Adoption Agreement template.

• The adopter agrees not to sell or transfer ownership or possession of the animal at any time. If the adopter cannot continue to provide care and shelter for the horse, ownership and custody will revert back to the shelter.
• The adopter must provide proper feed, shelter, pasture, farrier and veterinary care for the horse in order to maintain its good health and safety.
• The shelter has the right to inspect any facility where the horse is being stabled, and has the right to take possession of the horse if it determines that there is abuse or neglect of the animal.
• The adopter must keep the horse up to date on all vaccinations, veterinary and farrier care.
• The adopter agrees not to breed the horse under any circumstances.
• If the adopter must voluntarily surrender the horse back to the shelter, the adopter must give the shelter proper advance notice and is responsible for paying for all transportation costs for the horse's return.
• The Agreement includes a sample Equine Adoption Policy.
• This Equine Adoption Agreement is provided as a downloadable and fully customizable MS Word template.

Equine rescue shelters can use this template Adoption Application Form to foster or adopt out rescue horses.

• The applicant must indicate whether he/she has previously owned a horse, and provide information about his/her level of experience with handling horses.
• The applicant must also provide complete information about the stable or boarding facility at which the animal will be kept.
• If the horse is to be ridden, information about all riders must be provided, including age, height, weight and level of experience.
• If the applicant currently owns other horses, their medical information must be provided.
• Personal references from a vet, farrier, trainer, riding instructor or other competent person must be submitted.
• The form also includes an Acknowledgement by Applicant form, a release of the applicant's personal information, and a table of estimated monthly costs associated with horse care.
• Available in MS Word format and totally customizable.

Equine rescue associations can use this ready-made template to develop an adoption policy for their rescued horses.

• application approval process for adoption of a horse,
• adoptive standards of care (medical care, pasturing, food and water, shelter),
• restrictions on breeding,
• recommendations for evaluation of the horse by the adopter's veterinarian and a trainer (if the horse will be used for riding),
• farrier requirements,
• euthanasia policy.

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Stable hands and horse trainers face certain dangers in working with horses that can lead to injury or death. Educate your workers and have them sign this Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability form.

• Each of the trainers, grooms, and stable hands who will be working with or in close proximity to horses on your property should sign a Release form prior to starting work.
• The employee acknowledges and understands the inherent risks of working with horses, and voluntarily assumes all risks involved.
• If the employee breaches the terms of the Release by starting a lawsuit, he or she will be liable for all of the stable's legal costs incurred.
• The Release and Indemnity is intended to be as broad and all-inclusive as possible under North Carolina law.
• This is a reusable legal template for the State of North Carolina.

Buy and download the Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability form for your employees.