Ridgetop Horse Ranch
14616 Shaw Place
Milo, Iowa 50166
515-249-5359
ridgetopranch@ aol.com
www.ridgetophorseranch.com
PASTURE BOARDING ONLY CONTRACT
This BOARDING CONTRACT is made and entered on this ____________ day of __________________, Year
, by and between Shelly (Michelle) Hinrichs and/or Bill (William) Hinrichs hereinafter designated “Manager, “
of Ridgetop Horse Ranch (RHR) and _________________________, hereinafter designated “Owner, “ and if
Owner is a minor, Owner’s parent or guardian _________________________. Manager agrees to accept
Owner’s horse ________________
gelding/mare for boarding; and, it is the plan and intention
of the Owner to board this horse. For and in consideration of the agreements hereinafter set forth, the Owner and
the Manager mutually agree as follows:
Owner agrees that Manager, Ridgetop Horse Ranch (RHR) their agents and employees are not liable for death,
sickness, injuries, sickness and/or accident, including consequential damages, caused to the horse, except of
caused by the willful gross negligence of the manager. In addition, Owner agrees to hold Manager
completely harmless and not liable for any injury whatsoever caused to the Owner, and/or any loss or
damage to any personal property.
 It is the responsibility of the Owner to carry full and complete insurance coverage on Owner,
Owner’s horse and all personal property.
Owner shall pay the Manager for Boarding services and fee’s, as described below:
This shall include the following:
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REGULAR FEEDINGS (HAY & WATER)
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TACK ROOM LOCKER SPACE FOR NOMINAL FEE: pasture lead/halter hook free
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USE OF ARENA WITH RESPECT WHEN LESSONS ARE IN SESSION. (calendar/schedule will be posted)
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USE OF VIEWING AREA WITH RESPECT TO NO USAGE WHEN RENTED. (calendar/schedule will be posted)
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TRAILS USED BY BOARDERS ONLY (please contact manager for use of trails prior to riding)
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DISCOUNT TO ALL BOARDERS FOR RENTING MEETING ROOM OR ARENA FOR PERSONAL
FUNCTIONS. (other contract provided at time of rental)
Note: Owners that de-worm their own horses must notify the manager and leave the empty container with the
horses name in the Manager’s in-box. De-Worming may be done by RHR for a nominal fee with the product
provided by the owner.
Boarding Rates: Pasture only $165.00 PER HORSE per month.
Additional fees will be incurred for more than 6 flakes of hay per day.
Grain or additional services provided at an additional cost (sheet attached)
EACH additional Horse in same contract are $150.00 per month.
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The boarding fee is due on the first (1st) of the boarded month, timely payments are strictly followed. A
late fee of $10.00 per day will be charged starting on the 6th day of the month and daily thereafter until
payment received in full. In the event that payment is overdue by 30 days, Manager is entitled to a lien
against the horse for the amount due and may sell the horse according to the appropriate laws of Iowa. A
security deposit of 50% of monthly fee is due at the time horse begins boarding and will be returned to
owner when departing RHR. Any fees incurred throughout the horses’ stay that have not been paid will be
first taken out of the deposit prior to any last invoice being mailed out. All NSF checks will be charged a
$50.00 fee and a lien on the horse will immediately take place as if the payment is 30 days late and
subsequently option to sell horse at manager’s discretion.
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Boarder/Owner warrants they have good and clear title, to said horse free from any liens or
encumbrances at time of signed contract.
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The horse shall be free from infectious, contagious or transmissible disease. The following are required:
negative Coggins Test within the current calendar year, current on spring & fall shots, a valid health
certificate. Manager reserves the right to refuse horse within seven days of arrival if not in proper health.
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Manager reserves the right to notify the Owner within seven days of horse’s arrival if horse, in Manager’s
opinion, is deemed dangerous or undesirable for a boarding stable. In such case, the owner is
responsible for removing horse within seven days and is responsible for all fees incurred during horse’s
stay. After all fees have been paid, this Contract is considered concluded and the horse may be removed
from the premises.
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Regular veterinarian and farrier attention will be arranged by horse owner, and shall be invoiced directly
by veterinarian and/or farrier. In the event of sickness and/or accident to the horse, after reasonable
efforts on the (Manager or acting Manager’s) part (calling numbers in owner’s file) have failed to contact
Owner, the Manager has permission to contact a veterinarian/farrier for treatment and any fees incurred
will be that of the horse owners responsibility. The Owner may use RHR authorized farrier and
veterinarian.
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If the horse dies, is sold, or upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Manager after this
date___________, the Owner may terminate this Contract for any reason. In such case, the Manager
shall be paid for all fees incurred up to the termination date. After all fees have been paid in full, this
Contract is considered concluded and the horse may be removed from the premises; until all fees have
been received may the horse then leave the premises.
 Commencement of this Contract shall begin on ______________, and be concluded on or
about _______________ and/or when Manager or Owner give thirty (30) days written
notice to conclude the contract.
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This Contract is non-assignable and non-transferable. In the case of the shutdown of the stable,
Manager will give the Owner thirty (30) days notice and Manager will be held harmless.
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Should either party breach this contract, the breaching party shall pay for other court costs and attorney’s
fees related to such breach.
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This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties. No other agreements or promises,
verbal or implied, are included unless specifically stated in this written agreement. This contract is made
and entered into the State of Iowa and shall be enforced and interpreted under the laws of this state.
Should any clause be in conflict with State Law, then that individual clause is null and void.
When the Manager and Owner and/or Owner’s parent or guardian (if Owner is a minor) sign this contract, it will
then be binding on both parties, subject to the above terms and conditions.
I have read and will abide by the rules & regulations, and have read, signed, and understand the Release of
Liability of Ridgetop Horse Ranch.
ALL MINORS (16 AND UNDER) MUST WEAR A SAFETY HELMET WHILE RIDING ON RHR PROPERTY, IN BARN, ON
PROPERTY/TRAILS OR ON GRAVEL ROADS. HELMETS CAN BE PROVIDED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE.
WARNING
Under the Iowa equine activity liability act, equine manager/personnel is not liable for an injury to or death
of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of the equine activity.
Owner’s Signature
Owner’s Parent/Guardian if owner is a minor
dated
_______________________________________
Manager signature
dated
Owner Address ______________________________
Owner Cell/Home #________________________
Owner Email_________________________________
Any other contact information that you feel we should have.
Amount Received: $___________ By: ________ Check#: _________ Cash___________
Deposit amount received $__________ DATED:
(Monthly Invoice / Receipt may be provided if requested)
Attached:
Liability Contract
New Boarder Information sheet
Authorized family/friends information
De-Wormer Schedule
Health records/certificate current dated
Addendum if applicable
Updated 3/2012