Housing Agreement: Ashley Taylor
Horse: Willow, mare
Age: 11
Feeding: Round bales of grass hay, unlimited.
THIS AGREEMENT this 18th day of February 2021, by and between Lindsay Fisher, hereinafter referred to as "Fisher," and Ashley Taylor hereinafter referred to as "Owner."
1. Fees, Term, and Location. Owner acknowledges and accepts those terms set forth in the rate schedule applicable on the date above as issued by Fisher. The monthly charge applicable to the services as set forth below shall be $175.00/ month due on the 1st of each month. $175/month must be paid by check or cash to Lindsay Fisher. Money may be placed in a marked envelope in the 2110 west alto road mailbox, mailed to the same address, hand delivered to Fisher, or submitted via Venmo app.
2. Late fee. A late fee of $50 will be added to the balance, if $175 is not paid by the 6th of each month.
3. Insufficient funds. If boarding fees are paid with a check that is not honored, due to insufficient funds there shall be a $50 fee.
4. Length of boarding term. Boarding term expires at 11:59 pm on the one year anniversary of this agreement being signed. Contract can be up for renewal, if both parties agree on terms.
5. Early termination. If owner desires to leave premises prior to expiration of this agreement, owner must provide 60 days notice to Fisher via email, fisher.lindsaymarie@gmail.com. All boarding fees must be provided during the 60-day timespan as agreed upon above in 1. Additionally, an early-termination fee of $200 must be due within one week of 60-day emailed notice.
6. Description of Horse(s) to be boarded. Fisher agrees to provide adequate hay and facilities for normal and reasonable care required to maintain the health and well-being of the animals. Owner acknowledges Owner has inspected the facilities and finds them in safe, proper order and adequate order. If owner desires horse to receive grain, owner must provide type of grain (at owner’s expense) and desired serving size to Fisher via email fisher.lindsaymarie@gmail.com.
7. Risk of Loss and Standard of Care. DURING THE TIME THAT THE HORSE(S) IS / ARE IN CUSTODY OF FISHER, FISHER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SICKNESS, DISEASE, ESTRAY, THEFT, DEATH OR INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE HORSE(S) OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, WHATSOEVER, ARISING OUT OF OR BEING CONNECTED IN ANY WAY WITH THE BOARDING OF SAID HORSE(S), ON THE PART OF FISHER, ITS AGENTS, AND/OR EMPLOYEES. This includes, but is not limited to, any personal injury or disability the horse Owner, or Owner's guest, may receive on Fisher’s premises. The Owner fully understands that Fisher does not carry any insurance on any horse(s) not owned by it for housing or for any other purposes, whether public liability, accidental injury, theft or equine mortality
8. Hold Harmless. Owner agrees to hold Fisher harmless from any and all claims arising from damage or injury caused by owner’s horse(s) to anyone, and defend Fisher from any such claims. Owner agrees to disclose any and all hazardous or dangerous propensities of horse(s) boarded with Fisher.
9. Emergency Care. Fisher agrees to attempt to contact Owner and emergency contact should Fisher feel that medical treatment is needed for said horse(s), but, if Fisher is unable to contact Owner, Fisher is then authorized to secure emergency, veterinary, and blacksmith care required for the health and well-being of said horse(s). All costs of such care secured shall be paid by Owner within fifteen (15) days from the date Owner receives notice thereof, or Fisher is authorized, as Owner's agent, to arrange direct billing to Owner. FISHER SHALL ASSUME THAT OWNER DESIRES SURGICAL CARE IF RECOMMENDED BY A VETERINARIAN IN THE EVENT OF COLIC, OR OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS, UNLESS FISHER IS INSTRUCTED HEREIN OR ON OWNER'S INFORMATION SHEETS, BY OWNER THAT THE HORSE(S) IS/ARE NOT SURGICAL CANDIDATES. Owner agrees to notify Fisher of any and all change of addresses, emergency telephone numbers, itineraries or other information reasonably necessary to contact Owner in the event of an emergency. In the event Owner departs for vacation or is otherwise unavailable, prior to departure Owner shall notify Fisher as to what party is authorized to make decisions in the Owner's place with regard to the health, well-being, and/or medical treatment of the horse(s).
10. Farrier and Worming. Owner agrees to provide the necessary farrier care and worming of the horse(s) as is reasonably necessary, at Owner's expense. Owner agrees to provide Fisher with all health records with regard to the horse(s). Owner agrees to have the horse(s) wormed and vaccinated on a regular schedule, and in the event same is not accomplished and proof of same presented to Fisher within thirty (30) days from the date of such services or veterinary treatment.
11. Fisher agrees to schedule regular farrier visits, annual teeth floating and yearly vaccinations through agreed upon service providers between Fisher and owner. Fisher will notify owner of type of dewormer and when dewormer is needed. Owner will provide and pay for horse’s dewormer. Fisher agrees to hold the horse for above-listed appointments, if owner is not available to do so. Owner is required for any and all expenses of said horse.
12. Property in Storage on Fisher’s Premises. Owner may store certain tack and equipment inside tack shed at west side of the premises of Fisher’s at no additional charge to Owner. Owner is permitted to store in said shed: saddle pad, saddle, helmet, boots, bridle, halter, lead rope, grooming tools in a contained bucket, winter blanket, fly sheet and fly mask and fly spray. Additional materials/equipment beyond what is listed will need permission from Fisher to be stored in tack shed. Fisher agrees to lock shed nightly and unlock in the mornings. However, Fisher shall not be responsible for the theft, loss, damage or disappearance of any tack or equipment or other property stored at Fisher as same is stored at the Owner's risk.
13. Inherent Risks and Assumption of Risk. The undersigned acknowledges there are inherent risks associated with equine activities such as described below, and hereby expressly assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities. The inherent risks include, but are not limited to the propensity of equines to behave in ways such as, running, bucking, biting, kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result in an injury, harm or death to persons on or around them; the unpredictability of equine’s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; collisions with other animals; the limited availability of emergency medical care; and 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 such participant’s ability. Owner expressly releases Fisher from any and all claims for personal injury or property damage, even if caused by negligence (if allowed by the laws of this State) by Fisher or its representatives, agents or employees.
14. Facility uses: Owner may not ride or work with horse in same arena in which lessons are being given. If owner is here during lesson time, owner may used established boarder areas and any furniture at these locations. Additionally, owner can use the restroom and lounge room inside the south entrance during visits.
15. Use of trail. Owner is permitted to use the trail at their own risk. If inclement weather makes trail unusable, “closed” sign will be up. Owner may not use the trail during this time. At no time, can a horse graze or eat vegetation on or along said trail.
16. Owner is responsible for removing horse from field, returning to field, closing/securing gate, tacking up horse, working with horse, leaving areas clean (or as they found them), putting away all tack and equipment, etc. Fisher will provide any additional assistance during paid riding lessons.
17. Hours of operation: No visitation after 8 pm or after dark, without prior consent via text message to Fisher, 7654191748. No visitation prior to 8 am, without prior consent via text message to Fisher, 765.419.1748. No visitation on Sundays, without prior consent via text message to Fisher, 7654191748. No visitation on holidays, including: Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Fourth of July, Easter.
18. During programming (camps, workshops, riding lessons, field trips etc). Owner’s horse may be exposed to students, teachers, etc. Horse will NOT be part of programming and will NOT leave pasture during any said programming. Students may approach the horse while in the pasture with other program horses. Fisher is not responsible for prohibiting student interaction while horse is in pasture.
19. Visitors: Owner may bring visitors to see the horse. Owner must be present while any and all visitors are on the premises. If a visitor is present without the owner, the visitor will be turned away from the property. If riding horse, all visitors and owners must wear a helmet while riding. Additionally, any visitors who are riding are required to sign a hold harmless waiver and return to Fisher, prior to riding the horse. If you need a waiver, please text Fisher - 765.419.1748.
20. In case of complaint, any and all complaints must be emailed to Lindsay Fisher, fisher.lindsaymarie@gmail.com. Any complaint that is not in writing and sent to said email is deemed invalid.
21. Social media rules. For the safety of our animals and yours, our location is not to be posted or discussed on social media. Additionally, there will be zero tolerance for any negative social media posts regarding Lindsay Fisher, Wrangler & Friends, LLC. or any of our animals.
22.. In case of non-payment. If Owner does not pay agreed upon board amount ($175/month) and becomes 65 days past due and/or misses three full consecutive payments, Fisher will become sole owner of horse.
23. Smoking/Vaping. Under no circumstances can an owner or visitor to owner smoke on the premise. First offense is a verbal warning. Second offense is a $50 fine to be paid at the owner’s expense. This keeps our highly flammable areas safe for our horses and families.
INDIANA EQUINE WARNING You are advised that there are inherent risks, including the risk of serious injury or death, while engaging in equine activities. By engaging in equine activities and in accordance with the terms of this agreement you hereby assume all risks of injury or death. 15. Entire Agreement. This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties. No other agreements, promises, or representations, verbal or implied, are included herein unless specifically stated in this written agreement. This contract is made and entered into in the State of Indiana , and shall be enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said State. 16.
OWNER (OR AUTHORIZED AGENT): Ashley Taylor
I agree to all the above as the owner of Willow: Ashley Taylor
Sign Here
04/03/2025
PROVIDER (PROPERTY OWNER): Lindsay Fisher
I agree to all the above as the provider:
Date signed: 2.18.21