Equis Run strives to provide the finest care keeping the horse’s health, safety and mental and physical well being as our number one priority.

This agreement dated the ____day of ________, 20__ is between Equis Run farm and _______________________________________________________ Whose address is ________________________________________________________- Hereinafter called the owner.

WARNING: Under NC law an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities. Chapter 99E of NC General Statues.

1. Fees- In consideration of $__ per horse per month paid by the owner no later than the 7th of each month (to avoid late fee), Equis Run agrees to board the hereinafter described horse located at 11316 Centaur Road in Wake Forest NC 27587. Checks to be Made to Equis Run Farm.
2. Registration of horse:
   Breed____________________Age_________Sex_________Color_________ Name of Horse___________________________________
3. Feed and facilities Equis Run agrees to provide normal and reasonable care including care, grain, hay and water to maintain the health and well being of the horse. We will provide a stall, pasture or paddock turnout on a daily basis. Feeds are done 3 times daily: between 5:30- 7:30am, between 2:30 and 4pm and between 9-10pm. Food may be adjusted up in the wintertime and down in the summer time based on grass available. Turnout schedule may also be adjusted based on drought conditions. Board includes 8lbs daily across the 3 feeds.
4. Additional costs- Returned Check fee of $35. Late fees of $50 for checks delivered after the 7th of each month.
5. Any Horse requiring stall rest for longer than 2 weeks will incur an extra cost of $5 per day.
6. Worming Costs: Actual cost of wormer. All horses in the barn are on the same schedule for worming. We do fecal exams one time yearly, which are the responsibility, cost wise of the owner. Worming is done approximately 6 times yearly. We do a double dose of Panacur ( 5 X2) one time yearly minimum. Horses may also be on daily strongoid and use IM or IMG 1-2 times yearly to fight off bot flies. Other fees for you to be aware of: Arena fees of $15 for participants trailering to use arena for lessons or clinic. All riders, guests or boarders must sign a release from.
7. Blanketing- there is no cost for reasonable blanketing. During the winter, all horses will be blanketed at the evening feed. Blankets are removed in the am around turnout time if 39 or above in temperature unless otherwise instructed.
8. Shoeing and preventative veterinary care. Each owner is responsible for shoeing their horse, meeting and cleaning up after the farrier, any medication necessary and any veterinary care needing during an injury etc… Each owner is responsible for yearly shots 2X per year for spring and Fall- Flue Rhino, East West Encephalitis, Tetanus, Rabies, East/ West Nile and if entering any shows, you may be required to also get strangles vaccinations. Coggins is required prior to delivery of said horse to Equis Run and an up to date record of vaccinations and worming is also required with signed boarding agreement. Shots are done at the same time of year by the same vet unless otherwise agreed upon.
9. Please clean up your horse’s mess on all gravel areas, in arena, wash stall and cross aisles of barn. Please have the vet or farrier do the same if materials etc…. are left after they visiting. Or you please clean up if they do not.
10. Risk of loss and hold harmless. During the time the said horse is in custody of Equis Run, Equis run shall not be held liable for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury which may be suffered by the horse or any other cause or action, whatsoever, arising out of or being connected in any way with the boarding of said horse. This includes, but is not limited to: any personal injury or disability the horse may receive while on Equis Run premised. Owner shall depend, indemnify and hold harmless Equis Run from any claim, loss or expense or damage to any person, on property owned by Equis Run including the cost associated with or necessitated by litigation and specifically including any attorney’s fees incurred by Equis Run as a result of such litigation.
11. Owner is responsible for any damaged caused to Equis Run property by their horse or them selves. The damage must be rectified within a 15-day period to the satisfaction of Equis Run. Costs incurred are the responsibility of said horse owner. INITIALS_________________
12. Emergency Care: Equis Run will make an attempt to contact said owner in the event Equis Run farm feels that medical treatment is needed for said horse but if Equis run is unable to contact owner, Equis Run is then authorized to secure emergency veterinary and or blacksmith care required for the health and well being of said horse. The horse owner shall pay all costs of such care secured. INITIALS________________________
13. Termination and Notice; this agreement constitutes a month to month tenancy and either party may terminate this agreement by giving the other party 30 days notice in writing. Notice shall be given by mail to the address of the parties stated within.
14. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO EQUIS RUN RE YOUR HORSE:
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
15. Emergency Contact:
    Cell phone: __________________________________
    Additional Cell phone number: _______________________________
    Home: ____________________
    Work #: ______________________________
    Insurance Co Info: ________________________________________________________
    
16. Your vet info: __________________________________________________
    (Name and number please)
17. Your farrier info – Name and #: _________________________________________________________________
18. Owner acknowledges receipt of copy of boarding agreement and has also signed a waiver form agreeing with wearing a helmet.

Owner: ____________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________


Equis Run ______________________________ Date _____________________________

Current Farrier: Jonathan 919 –562- 7579 Cell is 919 796 9160

Current Vet responsible for barn shots etc… Neuse River Dr. Bob Meyers 919 365 9001

Things we will need prior to the horse arriving:

• Shot record and Coggins before arriving/ acceptance to barn
• Signed boarding agreement/deposit first month
• Idea of feed requirements

Upon Arrival: Please bring with you 7 days feed so we can make transition and a bale of hay. Also please bring with you a Food label from your current food bag.