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South Dakota Boarding Stable Agreement - Horse Equine Forms

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Animals - Horses

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South Dakota

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SD-02-06

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Overview of this form

The Boarding Stable Agreement is a legal document that outlines the terms between a stable owner and a horse owner regarding the care and boarding of horses. This agreement serves to protect both parties by detailing fees, liability, standards of care, and emergency procedures. Unlike informal agreements, this structured document ensures that all aspects of horse boarding are addressed, minimizing misunderstandings and potential disputes.

Key parts of this document

Fees, Term, and Location: Outlines payment terms, due dates, and settlement of overdue payments.
Description of Horse(s): Requires the horse owner to provide detailed information for each horse boarded.
Risk of Loss and Standard of Care: Specifies the stable's liability and the owner's responsibilities regarding insurance.
Emergency Care: Details the procedures for veterinary care in case of emergencies and associated costs.
Changes or Termination: States how the agreement can be modified or ended with proper notice.

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Situations where this form applies

This form should be used when a horse owner seeks to board their horse at a stable, ensuring all necessary details regarding fees, care, and responsibilities are documented. It applies to situations where proper legal agreements are necessary to safeguard the interests of both the stable and the horse owner, particularly when valuable horses are involved.

Intended users of this form

This Boarding Stable Agreement is intended for:

Horse owners looking to board their animals at a stable.
Stable owners or operators wanting a clear agreement to outline services and liabilities.
Individuals or families with young riders or beginner horse owners engaging in equine activities.

Instructions for completing this form

Identify the parties involved: Fill in the names of the stable owner and the horse owner.
Specify the terms: Enter the fees and payment schedule according to the stable's rate schedule.
List horse details: Provide complete information for each horse being boarded in the Owner Information Sheet.
Complete emergency contact information: Include details for contacting the owner in case of an emergency.
Sign and date the agreement: Ensure both parties sign to acknowledge acceptance of the terms.

Is notarization required?

In most cases, this form does not require notarization. However, some jurisdictions or signing circumstances might. US Legal Forms offers online notarization powered by Notarize, accessible 24/7 for a quick, remote process.

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Common mistakes

Failing to provide complete horse information, which can lead to miscommunication.
Not understanding the financial obligations, including fees and late charges.
Overlooking the emergency care provisions and succeeding costs.

Why use this form online

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Editability allows you to customize the agreement based on specific boarding needs.
Reliable legal framework drafted by licensed attorneys to ensure compliance with local laws.

Legal use & context

This agreement is designed to provide clarity on the responsibilities and rights of each party.
It serves as a legally binding contract to help prevent disputes regarding horse care and fees.
Understanding the liability and risk clauses is essential for both parties to protect against potential lawsuits.

Quick recap

The Boarding Stable Agreement is essential for formalizing the relationship between horse owners and stables.
Complete and accurate information reduces misunderstandings and protects both parties legally.
Emergency protocols and liabilities must be clearly understood by all parties involved.

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Boarding Stable Agreement - Horse Equine Forms

South Dakota Equine Activity Statute SDCL 42-11-1 Definition of terms. (South Dakota Codified Laws (2016 Edition))
42-11-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Engaging in an equine activity," riding, training, racing, assisting in medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted or any person assisting a participant or show management. The term does not include being a spectator at an equine activity, unless the spectator places himself in an unauthorized area and in immediate proximity to the equine activity;
(2) "Equine," any horse, pony, mule, donkey, or hinny;
(3) "Equine activity,"
(a) Equine shows, fairs, competitions, performances, or parades that involve any breed of equines and any of the equine disciplines, including dressage, hunter and jumper horse shows, grand prix jumping, three-day event, combined training, rodeos, driving, pulling, cutting, polo, steeplechasing, English and western performance riding, endurance trail riding and western games, and hunting;
(b) Equine training or teaching activities;
(c) Boarding equines;
(d) Riding, inspecting, or evaluating an equine belonging to another, whether or not the owner has received some monetary consideration or other thing of value for the use of the equine or is permitting a prospective purchaser of the equine to ride, inspect, or evaluate the equine;
(e) Rides, trips, hunts, or other equine activities of any type however informal or impromptu that are sponsored by an equine activity sponsor; and
(f) Placing or replacing horseshoes on an equine;
(4) "Equine activity sponsor," any individual, group, club, partnership, or corporation, whether or not the sponsor is operating for profit or nonprofit, which sponsors, organizes, or provides the facilities for an equine activity, including pony clubs, 4-H clubs, hunt clubs, riding clubs, school and college-sponsored classes, programs and activities, therapeutic riding programs, and operators, instructors, and promoters of equine facilities, including stables, clubhouses, ponyride strings, fairs, and arenas at which the activity is held;
(5) "Equine professional," any person engaged for compensation in instructing a participant or renting to a participant an equine for the purpose of riding, driving, racing or being a passenger upon the equine or engaged in renting equipment or tack to a participant;
(6) "Inherent risks of equine activities," those dangers or conditions which are an integral part of equine activities, including:
(a) The propensity of the animal to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them;
(b) The unpredictability of the animal's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;
(c) Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions;
(d) Collisions with other animals or objects;
(e) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within the participant's ability;
(7) "Participant," any person, whether amateur or professional, who engages in an equine activity, whether or not a fee is paid to participate in such activity.
Source: SL 1993, ch 324, § 1
SDCL 42-11-2 Persons exempt from liability. (South Dakota Codified Laws (2016 Edition))
42-11-2. Persons exempt from liability.
No equine activity sponsor, equine professional, doctor of veterinary medicine, or any other person, is liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
Source: SL 1993, ch 324, § 2
SDCL 42-11-3 Conduct not exempt from liability. (South Dakota Codified Laws (2016 Edition))
42-11-3. Conduct not exempt from liability.
Nothing in this chapter prevents or limits the liability of an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person if the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or other person:
(1) Provides the equipment or tack, and knew or should have known that the equipment or tack was faulty, and such equipment or tack was faulty to the extent that it causes the injury; or provides the animal and fails to make reasonable and prudent efforts to determine the ability of the participant to engage safely in the equine activity and determine the ability of the participant to safely manage the particular animal based on the participant's representations of his ability;
(2) Owns, leases, rents, or otherwise is in lawful possession and control of the land or facilities upon which the participant sustains any injury because of a dangerous latent condition which was known to the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person and for which warning signs had not been conspicuously posted;
(3) Commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant and that causes the injury;
(4) Intentionally injures the participant.
Source: SL 1993, ch 324, § 3
SDCL 42-11-4 Warranty or trespass unaffected. (South Dakota Codified Laws (2016 Edition))
42-11-4. Warranty or trespass unaffected.
Nothing in this chapter prevents or limits the liability of an equine activity sponsor or equine professional for any injury involving an equine if the recovery is made pursuant to warranty or trespass.
Source: SL 1993, ch 324, § 4
SDCL 42-11-5 Warning signs--Placement--Size. (South Dakota Codified Laws (2016 Edition))
42-11-5. Warning signs--Placement--Size.
Each equine professional shall post and maintain the following sign:
WARNING
Under South Dakota law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to § 42-11-2.
Such signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location on or near stables, corrals, race tracks, or arenas where the equine professional conducts equine activities. The warning notice shall appear on the sign in black letters, with each letter being a minimum of one inch in height. Each written contract entered into by an equine professional for the providing of professional services, instruction, or the rental of equipment or tack or an equine to a participant, whether or not the contract involves equine activities on or off the location or site of the equine professional's business, shall contain in  clearly readable print the warning notice provided in this chapter.<br />
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Source: SL 1993, ch 324, § 5.

Boarding Stable Agreement - Horse Equine Forms

South Dakota Boarding Stable Agreement - Horse Equine Forms

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