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New Jersey Pre-Purchase Recommendations - Horse Equine Forms

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Animals - Horses

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New Jersey

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NJ-13-06

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The Pre-Purchase Recommendations form is a valuable document for anyone contemplating the purchase of a horse. Unlike typical sales agreements, this form provides potential buyers with essential recommendations for evaluating a horse and making informed decisions. It serves to outline critical considerations before engaging in any horse purchase, promoting a safer and more responsible transaction.

What’s included in this form

Pre-purchase examination advice to consult a veterinarian.
Insights on the importance of acknowledging personal limitations.
Guidance on asking relevant questions to ensure understanding.
Warnings about inherent risks associated with horse ownership.
Disclaimer regarding the lack of warranties in horse sales.

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Common use cases

You should use the Pre-Purchase Recommendations form when you are considering buying a horse, whether as a first-time owner, a parent purchasing for a child, or an experienced equestrian looking for a new mount. This form helps you assess the necessary steps and precautions before making your investment in a horse, ensuring you understand the associated risks and responsibilities.

Who can use this document

This form is designed for:

Individuals looking to purchase a horse for personal use.
Parents purchasing a horse for their children.
Equestrian enthusiasts seeking to expand their equine portfolio.
Anyone involved in horse riding lessons or training programs considering horse ownership.

Instructions for completing this form

Begin by filling in the name of the buyer at the top of the form.
Include the details of the proposed horse purchase, including the horse's name or description.
Review the recommendations thoroughly with your veterinarian, focusing on pre-purchase examination results.
Discuss your limitations and expectations openly with your trainer or seller.
Ask any pertinent questions to ensure you fully understand the insights provided.

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Mistakes to watch out for

Not seeking a pre-purchase examination from a veterinarian.
Failing to ask questions about the horse's history and training.
Overestimating personal riding abilities without realistic evaluation.
Ignoring signs of behavioral issues or health problems during initial evaluations.

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Legal use & context

The recommendations provided are intended to ensure the buyer makes an informed decision.
This form serves as a framework for understanding risks associated with horse ownership.
There are no warranties implied in the purchase of a horse unless otherwise specified.

Main things to remember

The Pre-Purchase Recommendations form assists prospective horse buyers in making informed decisions.
It's crucial to consult with professionals and understand the inherent risks of horse ownership.
Asking questions and being aware of your limitations can significantly impact your purchasing experience.

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New Jersey Equine Activity Statute

5:15-1

Findings, declarations relative to equine animal activities.

1.The Legislature finds and declares that equine animal activities are practiced by a large number of citizens of this State; that equine animal activities attract large numbers of nonresidents to the State; that those activities significantly contribute to the economy of this State; and that horse farms are a major land use which preserves open space.

The Legislature further finds and declares that equine animal activities involve risks that are essentially impractical or impossible for the operator to eliminate; and that those risks must be borne by those who engage in those activities.

The Legislature therefore determines that the allocation of the risks and costs of equine animal activities is an important matter of public policy and it is appropriate to state in law those risks that the participant voluntarily assumes for which there can be no recovery.

5:15-2

Definitions relative to equine animal activities.

2.As used in this act:

"Equestrian area" means all of the real and personal property under the control of the operator or on the premises of the operator which are being occupied, by license, lease, fee simple or otherwise, including but not limited to designated trail areas, designated easements or rights-of-way for access to trails, and other areas utilized for equine animal activities.

"Equine animal" means a horse, pony, mule or donkey.

"Equine animal activity" means any activity that involves the use of an equine animal and shall include selling equipment and tack; transportation, including the loading and off-loading for travel to or from a horse show or trail system; inspecting, or evaluating an equine animal belonging to another person whether or not the person has received compensation; placing or replacing shoes on an equine animal; and veterinary treatment on an equine animal.

"Inherent risk or risks of an equine animal activity" means those dangers which are an integral part of equine animal activity, which shall include but need not be limited to:

a.The propensity of an equine animal to behave in ways that result in injury, harm, or death to nearby persons;

b.The unpredictability of an equine animal's reaction to such phenomena as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals;

c.Certain natural hazards, such as surface or subsurface ground conditions;

d.Collisions with other equine animals or with objects; and

e.The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, including but not limited to failing to maintain control over the equine animal or not acting within the participant's ability.

"Operator" means a person or entity who owns, manages, controls or directs the operation of an area where individuals engage in equine animal activities whether or not compensation is paid. "Operator" shall also include an agency of this State, political subdivisions thereof or instrumentality of said entities, or any individual or entity acting on behalf of an operator for all or part of such activities.

"Participant" means any person, whether an amateur or professional, engaging in an equine animal activity, whether or not a fee is paid to engage in the equine animal activity or, if a minor, the natural guardian, or trainer of that person standing in loco parentis, and shall include anyone accompanying the participant, or any person coming onto the property of the provider of equine animal activities or equestrian area whether or not an invitee or person pays consideration.

"Spectator" means a person who is present in an equestrian area for the purpose of observing equine animal activities whether or not an invitee.

5:15-3

Assumption of inherent risks of equine animal activities.

3.A participant and spectator are deemed to assume the inherent risks of equine animal activities created by equine animals , weather conditions, conditions of trails, riding rings, training tracks, equestrians, and all other inherent conditions. Each participant is assumed to know the range of his ability and it shall be the duty of each participant to conduct himself within the limits of such ability to maintain control of his equine animal and to refrain from acting in a manner which may cause or contribute to the injury of himself or others, loss or damage to person or property, or death which results from participation in an equine animal activity.

5:15-4

Equine activity prohibited under certain circumstances.

4. participant or a spectator shall not engage in, attempt to engage in, or interfere with, an equine animal activity if he is knowingly under the influence of any alcoholic beverage as defined in R.S.33:1-1 or under the influence of any prescription, legend drug or controlled dangerous substance as is defined in P.L.1970, c.226 (C.24:21-1 et seq.), or any other substance that affects the individual's ability to safely engage in the equine animal activity and abide by the posted and stated instructions. The operator may prevent a participant or a spectator who is perceptibly or apparently under the influence of drugs or alcohol, from engaging in, or interfering with, an equine animal activity or being in an equestrian area. An operator who prevents a participant or a spectator from engaging in, or interfering with, an equine animal activity, or being in an equestrian area in accordance with this section shall not be criminally or civilly liable in any manner or to any extent whatsoever if the operator has a reasonable basis for believing that the participant or spectator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

5:15-5

Complete bar of suit, defense.

5.The assumption of risk set forth in section 3 of this act shall be a complete bar of suit and shall serve as a complete defense to a suit against an operator by a participant for injuries resulting from the assumed risks, notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1973, c.146 (C.2A:15-5.1 et seq.) relating to comparative negligence. Failure of a participant to conduct himself within the limits of his abilities as provided in section 3 of this act shall bar suit against an operator to compensate for injuries resulting from equine animal activities, where such failure is found to be a contributory factor in the resulting injury.

5:15-6

Written report as precondition to suit.

6. a. As a precondition to bringing any suit in connection with a participant injury against an operator, a participant shall submit a written report to the operator setting forth all details of any accident or incident as soon as possible, but in no event longer than 180 days from the time of the accident or incident giving rise to the suit.

b.The report shall include at least the following: The participant's name and address, a brief description of the accident or incident, the location of the accident or incident, the alleged cause of the accident or incident, the names of any other persons involved in the accident or incident and witnesses, if any. If it is not practicable to submit the report within 180 days because of severe physical disability resulting from a participant accident or incident, the report shall be submitted as soon as practicable. This section is not applicable with respect to an equestrian area unless the operator conspicuously posts notice to participants of the requirements of the section.

c.A participant who fails to submit the report within 180 days from the time of the accident or incident may be permitted to submit the report at any time within one year after the accident or incident, if in the discretion of a judge of the Superior Court the operator is not substantially prejudiced thereby. Application to the court for permission to submit a late report shall be made upon motion based on affidavits showing sufficient reasons for the participant's failure to give the report within 180 days from the time of the accident or incident

5:15-10

Posting of sign required.

10.All operators shall post and maintain signs on all lands owned or leased thereby and used for equine activities, which signs shall be posted in a manner that makes them visible to all participants and which shall contain the following notice in large capitalized print:

WARNING

UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW, AN EQUESTRIAN AREA OPERATOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO P.L.1997, c.287 (C.5:15-1 et seq.).

Individuals or entities providing equine animal activities on behalf of an operator, and not the operator, shall be required to post and maintain signs required by this section.

5:15-11

Provisions of act cumulative.

11.The provisions of this act are cumulative with the defenses available to a public entity or public employee under the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq.

5:15-12

Act not applicable to racing industry.

12.This act shall not apply to the horse racing industry.

Pre-Purchase Recommendations - Horse Equine Forms

New Jersey Equine Activity Statute

5:15-1

Findings, declarations relative to equine animal activities.

5:15-2

Definitions relative to equine animal activities.

2.As used in this act:

"Equine animal" means a horse, pony, mule or donkey.

"Inherent risk or risks of an equine animal activity" means those dangers which are an integral part of equine animal activity, which shall include but need not be limited to:

a.The propensity of an equine animal to behave in ways that result in injury, harm, or death to nearby persons;

b.The unpredictability of an equine animal's reaction to such phenomena as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals;

c.Certain natural hazards, such as surface or subsurface ground conditions;

d.Collisions with other equine animals or with objects; and

"Spectator" means a person who is present in an equestrian area for the purpose of observing equine animal activities whether or not an invitee.

5:15-3

Assumption of inherent risks of equine animal activities.

5:15-4

Equine activity prohibited under certain circumstances.

5:15-5

Complete bar of suit, defense.

5:15-6

Written report as precondition to suit.

5:15-10

Posting of sign required.

WARNING

Individuals or entities providing equine animal activities on behalf of an operator, and not the operator, shall be required to post and maintain signs required by this section.

5:15-11

Provisions of act cumulative.

11.The provisions of this act are cumulative with the defenses available to a public entity or public employee under the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq.

5:15-12

Act not applicable to racing industry.

12.This act shall not apply to the horse racing industry.

New Jersey Pre-Purchase Recommendations - Horse Equine Forms

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