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BREEDING CONTRACT FOR MARE
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between
___________________________________, residing at ________________________________________________________________________, hereinafter referred to as "Owner of Mare" and T-Cross Ranches, a Colorado corporation, located at Colorado Springs, Colorado.1. Stallion and Mare.
T-Cross Ranch is the owner of stallion: __________________________________________
, age, ______year old, and Owner is the owner of the mare named____________________________________, described as a (markings)_______________________________________ mare, foaled in __________, by sire, ___________________________ Reg. No____________________ and, out of dam, __________ ____________________________, Reg. No.___________________ due to foal ___________, 2000.It is agreed as follows:
a. Upon payment of $_________________dollars booking fee, which is not refundable, T-Cross Ranches does hereby reserve, to the Owner of Mare, for one season's booking from___________to_____________
, 2004, for the services of said mare.b. (i) The mare shall remain at T-Cross Ranches until she is confirmed pregnant at Day 25 of pregnancy.
(ii) Board at the rate of
$9.50/day for dry mare and $12.00/day for wet mare, to be paid by Owner of Mare, for the keeping and ordinary care of the mare and/or foal.(iii) At the discretion of T-Cross Ranches, some pregnant mares are administered progesterone to enhance pregnancy maintenance Owner to pay $4.00/day for treatment of mare.
(iv) Should owner choose to breed to a Stallion, not standing at the facility, Owner to pay all charges incurred in shipment of semen for breeding the mare at T-Cross Ranches. The Owner also agrees to pay the return freight charges on the semen containers.
(v) Owner to pay veterinary fees associated with additional, non-routine therapy deemed necessary for proper breeding management of the mare (e.g., intrauterine antibiotic treatments; caslick’s procedure; oxytocin or prostaglandin therapy when used to evacuate retained uterine fluid).
(vi) The payment of all unpaid board and expenses will be paid when the mare is picked up, unless prior credit arrangements have been approved and are in the files of T-Cross Ranches. At least one-week notice must be given concerning credit, prior to departure of the mare, to allow preparation of required paperwork.
c. *Signed Contract and Breeding Fee must be received within 21 days of Owners receipt of this Contract, in order to reserve the mare’s Booking.
4. Health/Other Requirements.
I (We) understand and agree that:
a. All mares must be accompanied by a health certificate indicating current vaccination for equine influenza upon arrival at T-Cross Ranches. Strangles, tetanus, and sleeping sickness are also recommended and a mare not accompanied by such certificate will be vaccinated shortly after arrival at expense of Owner.
b. T-Cross Ranches requires a negative Coggins Test for Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever) prior to mare's arrival at the ranch.
c. Owner shall allow T-Cross Ranches to have it’s Certified Staff check the mare for normal breeding conditions, and to perform such other reproductive services that T-Cross Ranches may deem necessary for the proper treatment and protection of the mare and/or foal at side. Owner is responsible for said services and expense and will be billed and will pay for said services before mare is picked up from the Ranch.
d. Mares that are not halter broken or cannot be
hobbled will not be accepted.
5. Liability.
I (We) understand and agree that:
T-Cross Ranches shall not be liable for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury which may be suffered by the mare and/or foal at her side or any other cause of action, whatsoever, arising out of this breeding contract during the time that the mare is in the custody of T-Cross Ranches. Owner fully understands that T-Cross Ranches does not carry any outside insurance on horse(s) that are in their possession for breeding and boarding of the mare or mares.
T-Cross Ranches agrees to sign all papers/forms necessary to register the foal produced.
6. Insurance.
Owner of Mare shall maintain, at his/her own expense, insurance for injury to or death or loss or damage to their property occurring in or about the premises of T-Cross Ranches for the term of this Agreement. Owner must provide proof and coverage amount of such insurance. Owner may choose to waive such insurance and hold harmless, T-Cross Ranches, its management, agents, contractors, or employees by act of his/her signature placed as follows:
Signature:__________________________________,Printed name: ____________________________________.
7. Return Breeding.
T-Cross Ranches guarantees a return breeding the following season provided the stallion is able to service mares either for said mare or an approved substitute should a live foal not result from this mating. For the purposes of this Agreement, a live foal shall be one that stands and nurses without assistance. This is to be evidenced by a written statement from a qualified Veterinarian. In the event the stallion is not able to re-service said mare, T-Cross Ranches may substitute another stallion at Owner of Mare's option, for a new service to said mare or substitute thereof.
8. Assignment.
This contract shall not be assigned or transferred by either party hereto
without the consent of the other. If the mare is to be re-bred and Owner of Mare
fails to deliver her for breeding the following year, then any and all fees paid
shall not be refundable and this contract is thereby canceled.
9. (a) Governing Law.
This Agreement is governed by and in accordance with the laws of the State of
Colorado. Any legal action must be brought in El Paso County, Colorado Springs, Colorado.OR
(b) Arbitration.
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
Colorado Springs, Colorado.10. Entire Agreement.
This constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties. Any modifications or additions MUST be in writing and signed by all parties to this Agreement. No oral modification or additions will be considered to be part of this Agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by all parties.
Dated: _________________________________________
T-Cross Ranches, Manager: Owner of Mare:
Print: _________________________________ Print: __________________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Signature: _______________________________
*Sign and mail to T-Cross Ranches at the address listed. We will return the copy, signed, with all signatures along with a receipt of your payment.