Texas Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability

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.

Protecting Your Business and Employees

If you offer horseback riding lessons or activities to the public, it is essential to safeguard your business and your employees against potential legal claims that may arise from these activities. One effective way to do this is by requiring all clients to sign a Release Form prior to participating in any lessons or riding sessions.

Client Signature Requirements

Every student and rider must sign the Release Form before they can participate in lessons or horseback riding activities. If a client is unwilling to sign the form, they should not be permitted on or near the horses under any circumstances. For riders who are minors, the Release Form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk

By signing the Release Form, the rider acknowledges and accepts the risks inherent in horseback riding and agrees to take responsibility for those risks.

Release of Liability

The rider agrees to release the stable owner, horse owner, and all related parties from any liability. This includes waiving any claims the rider might have for property loss or damage, injury, or death to the rider or any animals owned by the rider.

Obtaining the Release Form

To obtain a copy of the Horseback Riding Release Form, simply add it to your shopping cart, proceed through the secure checkout process, and the form will automatically download once your transaction is complete.

Jurisdiction and Use

This Release Form is suitable for use throughout the United States.

Sign a contract with a rider to provide board and feed with this Texas Horse Boarding and Stall Lease Agreement.

• Rental charges include feed and hay.
• The horse owner is responsible for all veterinary, farrier, and other expenses for the horse.
• The horse owner will have access to pasture land for grazing and exercising of the animal.
• In the event of emergency, the stable owner may obtain medical attention for the animal, but shall use best efforts to contact the horse's owner first.
• The horse owner must provide current medical records, vaccination certificates, and copies of any insurance policies in effect.
• The animal must be halter broken. If the stable owner deems it necessary, s/he has the right to obtain special training, at the customer's expense.
• The file contains a schedule of Rules and Safety Guidelines.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Texas.