White Oak Grullas

1254 Cross Anchor Rd.

Woodruff, SC 29388

Melva  O’Shields

 

Ph/ 1-864-476-3492

www.whiteoakgrullas.2ya.com

 

This STALLION BREEDING CONTRACT for the breeding season of__________, is made and entered into on this_____ day of _____________________, by and between________________________________________hereinafter designated Breeder, and________________________________, hereinafter designated Mare Owner.  Mare Owner agrees to breed the mare_________________________________     , Reg. No.________________to the stallion________________________________, Reg. No.________________for the fee of $________, for a live foal, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      The stallion fee includes a non-refundable booking fee of  $________, payable upon execution of this contract.  The balance of this fee must be paid, with all other expenses, when mare is picked up. Mare Owner may not remove mare from Breeder’s possession until all expenses are paid in full.

2.      Breeder agrees to provide suitable facilities for the care and feed of mare and/or foal while in his custody.  Mare Owner agrees to pay for care and feed at $________ per day for wet mares: $________ per day for dry mares.

3.      Breeder will exercise judgement consistent with recognized standards in care and supervision of mare and/or foal.  Breeder assumes responsibility for arranging veterinarian and farrier services as necessary.  Breeder’s veterinarian will examine mare for normal breeding conditions and administer medical care as deemed necessary for the health and safety of the mare and/or foal.  All veterinarian and farrier expenses will be paid by Mare owner.

4.      Mares that are not halter broken will not be accepted.

5.      The Mare shall be in healthy and sound breeding condition, free from infectious, contagious, and transmissible diseases.  A current negative Coggins Test, Photostat copy of registration papers (both sides), veterinarian’s health certificate, plus a health, worming and immunization record must accompany mare; if they do not, Breeder’s veterinarian will examine and/or test mare at Mare Owner’s expense.  Breeder reserves the right to refuse mare if not in satisfactory condition.  If mare is refused, the booking fee shall constitute liquidated damages.

6.      Mare Owner agrees to pay $__________to have mare foal on Breeder’s premises.        All veterinarian expenses incurred in connection with the foaling shall be paid by Mare Owner.

7.      Breeder agrees to diligently try to settle mare; however, if mare fails to settle, for any reason, Mare Owner will hold Breeder blameless. Mare Owner agrees to give Breeder ample opportunity to settle mare.

8.      This contract contains a “Live Foal Guarantee”.  A live foal is described as a newborn foal, which stands and nurses without assistance.  If foal is born dead, there are return privileges for the current season only if Breeder is notified within 7 days and receives a veterinarian’s statement confirming death. If death is from Fescue Toxosis, NO RETURN Privileges will be honored.  If after being pronounced “safe in foal” the mare should miscarry, abort or prove barren after leaving the Breeder’s premises, Mare Owner has the privilege to return her for the breeding during the current season February through June, or the following year.  Should the mare prove barren, abort her foal, or produce a stillborn foal from this return season breeding, a $______ chute fee will be required from the Mare Owner for future breedings.

9.      A “Breeder’s Certificate” will be issued for the foal, conceived by this mating, when stallion fee and all other expenses have been paid in full and, when mare has either, at Breeder’s option, (a) been pronounced safe in foal, or (b) has produced a live foal by this mating.

10.  Both parties agree that White Oak Grullas, the Breeder, their agents or employees are not liable for death, sickness and/or accident including consequential damages caused to the mare and/or foal unless such death, sickness and/or accident was by the willful and wanton gross negligence of the Breeder; and the Mare Owner is not liable for death, sickness, and/or accident including consequential damages caused to the stallion.

11.  It is further agreed that should the above named stallion die or become unfit for service; or if the above named mare dies during the breeding season, the Mare Owner may substitute another mare or breed the above named mare to another stallion on the farm that is agreed to by both the Mare Owner and White Oak Grullas. Should the above named Mare die after being checked in foal, the Breeder or Stallion Owner shall not be obligated in any way whatsoever to the Mare Owner once the mare has left the Breeding Farm.  If the mare should die at the Breeding Farm after being checked in foal, the Mare Owner may substitute another mare or may request a 50% refund of the Stallion Service Fee.

12.  This contract is non-assignable and non-transferable.  The Mare Owner is responsible for all personal property taxes and full insurance on mare and foal.  Company Policy Number___________________________Telephone#____________

13.  This contract is entered into in the State of South Carolina and will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of that state.  If any clause in this contract is against State law, then that clause shall be null and void.

14.  Should either party breach this contract, the breaching party shall pay for the other’s court cost and attorney’s fees related to such breach.

15.  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 contract.  Additional conditions should be individually initialed by each party.  If none, check here ().

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When Mare Owner and Breeder sign this Contract, it will then be binding on both parties, subject to the terms and conditions.

 

Breeder’s (or authorized agent’s) signature_______________________________

 

Mare Owner’s (or authorized agent’s signature____________________________

 

Mare Owner’s Address & Telephone____________________________________

 

Description of Mare_________________________________________________

 

Booking Fee of $_______ received by_____________________________________

 

Form of Payment____________________________________________________