T-Cross Ranches
6611 I-25 North Pueblo, CO 81008 voice/fax 719/382-7553
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SHIPPED SEMEN 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, ______years 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 ___________, 2004.2. Booking.
_____________________________________
Semen will be shipped during the year 2004 breeding season from T-Cross Ranch, Pueblo County, Colorado, and the parties hereto desire to contract with Owner of Mare for one season's semen shipping from (dates)_________________to_________________, for the services of the mare.3. Fees.
It is agreed as follows:
a. Upon payment of
$_________________dollars Breeding fee, which is not refundable, T-Cross Ranches
does hereby reserve for the Owner of Mare for one season’s breeding from
________________________________(stallion)
b. Signed Contract and Breeding fee must be received within 15 days of Owner's request for semen, in order to reserve shipment of said semen.
4. Health/Other Requirements.
I (We) understand and agree that:
a. (i) The mare should be checked by ultra-sound methods, performed by a qualified Veterinarian prior to having semen shipped.
(ii) A qualified veterinarian should be used in the procedure of
artificial insemination of said mare.
b. If mare does not settle after the first shipment of semen, a positive breeding soundness report, along with a healthy uterine culture report, processed by a licensed Veterinarian, must be received by T-Cross Ranches, before the second shipment will be issued.
c. A licensed Veterinarian shall handle the shipped semen, if the mare has not settled after the second shipment of semen.
Failure to comply with the above conditions will, automatically, void guarantees listed in item No. 6, herein.
5. Liability.
I (We) understand and agree that:
a. T-Cross Ranches shall not be liable for Breeding Fees, if Owner of Mare does not use qualified staff to perform the procedure of artificial inseminating said mare.
b. T-Cross agrees to sign all papers/forms necessary to register the foal produced.
c. A Licensed Veterinarian shall handle the shipped semen, if the mare has not settled after the second shipment of semen. Failure to comply with the above conditions will, automatically, void guarantees listed in item No. 6, herein.
6. Return Breeding.
T-Cross Ranches guarantees a return breeding the following season provided the requirements listed above are carried out, by evidence of written statement from the performing veterinarian; and the stallion is able to service semen for mares, either for said mare or an approved substitute should a live foal not result from this shipment. 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 a new shipment for 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.
7. 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.
8. (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.9. 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 Name: _________________________ Print Name: ______________________________
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.