Horse Boarding Agreement | USA

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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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.

There are aspects of working with horses that are dangerous and could lead to injury or death. Inform your workers about the dangers, and have them sign this Stable Worker Release and Waiver of Liability.

• All trainers, grooms, and stable hands who will be handling or working in close proximity to horses should be required to sign a Release form before they commence employment.
• The employee voluntarily assumes all risks associated with his/her employment and involvement with any equine activities.
• If the employee breaches the Release by filing a lawsuit against the farm, he or she will be liable for all of the stable's legal costs incurred.
• The form contains a warning about the provisions of the Ohio Equine Activity Liability Act, which absolves equine professionals of liability in the event of injury or death to riders or other participants in equine activities.

This Stable Worker Release and Waiver form is available in MS Word format. Buy and download the document to your PC, laptop or tablet.