Horse Hauling
TRANSPORT AGREEMENT
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM
IS REQUIRED. Incomplete forms will NOT be accepted. Please provide COMPLETE
information. Use one form for ALL animals to be shipped. Separate information
about multiple animals with a semi-colon ( ; )
THIS CONTRACT is made and
entered ________________________ , 2004 by and between Mare Meadows Ranch, whose address is 2010 SW 17th
Terrace,
Zip Code ____________ Home Telephone: _____________Work Telephone ___________
Mobile Phone __________________ Additional Phone _______________
E-Mail Address ______________________________________
I. This agreement covers the
transportation of
(horse's
name (s) ________________________ (sex) ______ (age) _____ (height) ___________
(weight)__________ (color) __________
(breed) _____ (Registration number) ___________
(markings/brands) ____________________
Commencing on or about _________, 2004, and arriving on or about________ , 2004.
Pick-up Information: Contact
Name: ____________________________________
Physical Address: _________________________________City
Telephone: ______________ Mobile
Phone: ____________________ e Mail: ________________
Deliver To:
_______________________________ Contact Name:
______________________________
Physical Address:
Telephone: __________________________Mobile
Phone: ______________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________
II. The owner agrees:
A. Owner will make all
arrangements for the following and assume the costs thereof.
1. Health Certificate dated
within 30 days of transport destination date. Only the original forms will be
accepted. (Required if traveling out of state.)
2. Negative Coggins (EIA) Test within 6 months of transport destination
date. Only the original forms will be accepted. (Required if
traveling out of state.)
3. Brand Inspection
Certificate (Required for the following States:
4. Pick Up and Delivery
instructions. (above)
5. Halter and Lead Rope.
(Requested)
6. Shipping boots, wraps,
blanket (s). (Optional)
7. Adequate feed for length
of the trip. (Recommended).
8. Copy of registration
papers if applicable.
9. Other arrangements:
B. Owner will select one of
three choices of insurance.
Owner will maintain and
provide proof of current horse mortality insurance, or
Purchase haul/trip insurance
from an insurance agent, or
Owner elects not to carry
horse mortality insurance and assumes ALL risks therein (to include but not
limited to; injury, illness or disease, physical damage or harm).
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Owners
Initials
D. Owner will
(1) pay the
Transporter the sum of $
(2) reimburse the transporter for all
veterinary services, drugs and other medical supplies in the event of an
emergency or as the transporter deems necessary for the well-being of the
aforementioned horse (s); and
(3) layover is
available on non-direct trips. Owner agrees to pay $ per day for boarding (if
applicable).
E. A deposit of at least 50%
of the shipping fee is due in advance of the trip, along with this completed
and signed agreement form. Your deposit may be paid by credit card, money
order, cashier check, and personal or business check (up to 14 days prior to
transport). To pay your deposit by credit card please click here. The balance
of the shipping fee may be paid in advance, at pickup, or at delivery Prior to unloading of any horses. The balance must be paid
by cash, money order, or credit card. If the balance is paid by credit card at
time of delivery there will be a 3% charge.
There is no fee if your balance is paid upfront or by cash or money
order.
F. Transporter shall be
entitled to a lien against the transported horse (s) for possible sale at
auction to recover charges
and expenses associated with collection of original
invoiced amount and other contractually agreed expenses. Lien
to be placed in compliance with local and state regulations.
Other Charges
The rate you are quoted is
for door to door delivery and care of your horse (s). However, a surcharge may
apply for any of the following:
Tack charges range from
$25.00 for a small tack trunk or saddle to $50-$100 for very large and heavy
tack
trunk. If not pre-scheduled, the driver has the discretion
of whether to transport the tack.
A change of pick-up or
delivery location from that quoted may be subject to a surcharge.
Waiting time at the barn for the
horse (s), pick-up or delivery person will be charged at a rate of $30 per hour
after the first 10 minutes of waiting.
Any toll roads fees
associated with pickup and drop-off locations.
Difficult access roads to the
location will have a surcharge if not disclosed at the time of booking and in
the original quote. The surcharge will depend on the difficulty of the road and
the additional time to reach the location.
A "hard loader fee"
of $40.00 per hour may be applied after the first 15 minutes of attempted
loading or unloading per horse, billed in 30 minute increments.
Any damage
to the trailer or equipment caused by your horse (s).
A fee of $75 will be applied
to any returned check.
In the event we arrive at the
pick-up location and are unable to transport your horse (s) because of the lack
of required paperwork; misrepresentations; or we are unable to safely load your
horse after using diligent efforts to safely load 50% of the shipping fee will
be retained.
All cancellations must be
submitted in writing by email bscott@maremeadows.com, and a phone call to
352-463-1337 Prior to 7 days of the arranged pickup
date, a $50 processing fee would apply.
Less than 7 days of the arranged pickup date, but prior to 24 hours of
trip, 30% of shipping fee. Less than 24 hours of the trip,
50% of shipping fee, unless it is below $350 and then the full amount is due.
Transporter reserves the
right to cancel trip due to hazardous weather, mechanical difficulties,
unfulfilled bookings or extenuating circumstances. A full refund shall be made
if this occurs.
It is agreed that in the
event of a riot, war, Act of God, governmental regulations, or other causes
beyond the reasonable control or the parties, which event makes performance
under this Agreement impossible, the terms of this Agreement shall be suspended
during the period of such events or acts and neither party shall be liable to
perform.
III. The transporter agrees:
A. Transporter will use due
diligence to safely transport, feed and care for the aforementioned horse (s),
but makes no guarantees as to the health or physical condition of the horse (s)
upon departure or arrival.
B. Transporter will use due
diligence to safely transport, feed and care for the aforementioned horse (s)
in a good and husband-like manner, feeding grass hay and grain. Feed will be charged at $5.00 a day per horse
if no hay is provided. All other types of feed shall be provided by the owner
of the horse (s). If supplements are to
be fed they need to be in individual pre-packed rations for the duration of the
trip.
Check all that apply:
Hay ___________ Grain _________
Vitamins ___________
C. Every effort will be made
to pick-up and deliver horse (s) on suggested dates/times. We cannot be held
responsible for delays caused by traffic, detours, threat of poor weather, poor
road conditions or any emergency horse or animal health needs that may arise
along the trip route.
D. Transporter agrees to
provide services to Owner as described herein under contract, in equipment
designed to meet Owner's needs as provided herein, at the rates set forth
herein. Delivery instructions shall be prepared by the Owner and followed as
closely as is reasonable under the circumstances by the Transporter. Delivery
of the horse (s) tendered for transport to Transporter shall be evidenced by a
pick-up and delivery receipt prepared by the Transporter and signed by the
Transporter, Owner and Consignee or its agents or employees at the loading and
unloading points respectively.
IV. In the event the horse (s) require the service of a veterinarian, the
transporter will immediately notify the owner. In the event the owner cannot be
reached, the transporter is hereby authorized as agent for the owner to call
the first available licensed veterinarian of his/her choice. All fees charged
by said veterinarians shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the
owner (s), with no liability whatsoever on the transporter for such fees or
charges.
Release
Owner hereby voluntarily
releases and forever discharges the transporter and its agent from any and all
liabilities, claims, demands, actions or right of actions, which are related
to, rise out of, or are in any way connected with the transport of the
aforementioned horse (s), including, but not limited to the negligent acts of
omissions of the transporter, its agent or employees and all other persons or
entities, for any and all injuries, death, illness, or disease and damage to
the aforementioned horse (s), including all third party claims. Owner further
agrees, promises and covenants not to sue, assert or otherwise maintain to
assert any claims against the transporter or its agents or employees, for any
injury, death, disease or damage to the aforementioned horse (s) arising from
or in connection with the transportation, care or feeding of said horse (s) or
for any claims asserted by other third parties.
Owner understands and
acknowledges that insurance is not provided to the owner by the transporter, if
the owner elects not to secure insurance, then he/she assumes all expenses or
liabilities that would incur or associated with the transport of care of the
aforementioned horse (s).
Owner hereby holds harmless
Barbara Scott, her auto insurance and home owners insurance and Mare Meadows Ranch for any liability that
would incur for property damage or bodily injury to any horse (s) and/or
owners/passengers while loading, transporting, unloading or handling of the
aforementioned horse (s).
Entire Agreement
No modification of this
agreement and no waiver of its terms shall be valid or binding unless in
writing and signed by all parties. The owner understands that this is the
entire agreement between the owner and the transporter, its agent or employees,
and that it supersedes and cannot be modified or changed in any way by the
representations or statements of any employee or agent of the transporter or
owner.
I (owner) hereby sign below
and acknowledge that I have read this entire document, understand it completely
and agree to be bound by its entirety.
(Owner) Signature: _____________________________ Date:
_____________
Transporter: ___________________________________ Date:
_____________
Mare Meadows Ranch
2010 SW 17th
Terrace
352-463-1337
352-316-1923 Cell