Mare Foaling Agreement and Waiver of Liability

1. This agreement, dated the

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is entered into between Fen Vet Equine Reproduction, and

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(Owner or Lessee), hereinafter referred to as “Client”, for the board and foaling out of the following mare, hereinafter referred to as “Horse”:

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2. If the Client is leasing the Horse, the Client agrees to accept all responsibility and costs for the Horse.

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Consent to Board and Provide Medical Treatment:

3. The Client hereby consents to and authorizes Fen Vet Equine Reproduction and its staff to board the Horse and/or foal and administer vaccinations, medications, sedation, and/or perform procedures and/or treatments that the veterinarian(s) deem necessary for the foaling and safety of the Horse and/or foal while under their care. The Client consents to the use of sedation as deemed necessary and advisable in the professional judgment of the veterinarian.

4. The nature of medical treatments/procedures has been explained to the Client, along with potential risks and no guarantee has been made as to the results or time required. The Client understands the potential risks, and consents to Fen Vet Equine Reproduction performing veterinary treatments and/or procedures on the Horse and/or foal.

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Health and Handleability of the Horse:

5. The Client warrants, to the best of their knowledge, that the Horse shall be free from infectious, contagious, or transmissible diseases at the time the horse arrives at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction’s facility. The Client shall immediately advise Fen Vet Equine Reproduction if they are advised, or have reason to believe, the Horse is infectious, contagious, or has a transmissible disease at any time during the period of this agreement.

6. The Client agrees that the Horse is halter broke and handleable.

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Vaccinations:

7. Horses boarded with Fen Vet Equine Reproduction are required to be vaccinated against Equine Influenza, Equine Herpes Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), Tetanus, and West Nile Virus.

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I, the Client, certify that my Horse is vaccinated as described herein.
I, the Client, give permission for Fen Vet Equine Reproduction to administer the vaccines described herein to my Horse.

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Release of Liability:

8. The Client agrees to assume all responsibility and risk arising during boarding of their Horse with Fen Vet Equine Reproduction. Fen Vet Equine Reproduction will use all reasonable precautions against injury, escape, or death of my horse. The Client understands the possibility of injury, illness and death exists at any breeding facility and assumes all liability for injury, sickness, disease, or death.

9. Fen Vet Equine Reproduction strongly advises the Client to ensure the Horse prior to arrival at the Fen Vet Equine Reproduction facility.

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The Horse is insured and the Client agrees to provide a copy of the contract prior to arrival at the Fen Vet Equine Reproduction Facility.
The Horse is not insured and the Client agrees to accept all responsibility for costs should the Horse (and/or her foal) become sick, injured or die at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction.

10. The Client waives all liability and right to sue and hold harmless Fen Vet Equine Reproduction, its owners, family, agents or employees under all and any circumstances.

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Emergency Medical Care:

11. In the event of an injury or emergency, Fen Vet Equine Reproduction will attempt to contact the Client before any procedures or treatments are performed. If the Client cannot be contacted to provide authorization for treatment, the attending veterinarian should act in his or her best judgment. The Client agrees to pay the additional expenses incurred for the emergency treatment up to the amount of

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Please note best emergency contact number:

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12. In the event of an injury or emergency please indicate if the Horse is a surgical candidate.

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13. In the case of an emergency in which the Horse and/or foal is referred to another facility, the Client understands they are responsible for all costs incurred at that facility

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Non-disclosure Agreement:

14. The Client and Fen Vet Equine Reproduction agree to a two-way non-disclosure agreement of any negative or defamatory remarks about each other.

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Consent for Sharing Pictures:

15. The Client consents to have pictures of the Horse and/or foal shared on social media. Note: no personal information will be shared with pictures.

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Stable Rules:

16. The Client acknowledges receipt and understanding of the stable rules below. The Client agrees that they and their guests will be bound and abide by the rules and accepts responsibility for the conduct of their guests
according to these rules.

a. Visitation and drop off / pick ups are by appointment only.

b. Arrivals must check in to the breeding centre office (or call / text 403-917-0443) prior to unloading horses.

c. Dogs and other pets must remain in the client’s vehicle; pets are brought at your own risk.

d. Do not enter pens, feed, pet, groom, halter or attempt to handle horses on the property without consent.

e. Do not utilize tack, equipment or supplies that belong to others without consent.

f. Each person is responsible to clean up any mess made by their horse(s).

g. Smoking is not permitted indoors. Alcohol is not permitted on the premises.

h. Damage to horses, equipment, and facilities caused by neglect or abuse will be charged to the responsible individual.

Financial Agreement:

17. The Client agrees to pay, in full, for all fees, as they come due, and no later than the date of mare pick-up to Fen Vet Equine Reproduction - including but not limited to:

a. Board for the Horse and foal
b. Foaling services and supplies for the Horse and foal
c. Medical treatments for the Horse and foal, including those deemed
necessary for unforeseen circumstances while at Fen Vet Equine
Reproduction’s facility

18. The Client understands that estimates given are based on normal foaling, and are only approximations. Should complications arise, services will be billed accordingly. The final bill may be greater or less than these amounts.

19. The Client agrees to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 to Fen Vet Equine Reproduction for foaling services prior to the Horse arriving at the Fen Vet Equine Reproduction facility.

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By signing below, the client acknowledges that they have read and agree to the Mare Foaling Agreement and Waiver of Liability.

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Pre-Arrival Checklist

All mares arriving for breeding at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction must have the following:

1) Mares must be in good health upon arrival. We retain the right to refuse services to any mare we deem unfit for foaling/breeding.

2) Mares must be vaccinated against West Nile Virus, WEE, EEE, Tetanus, Influenza and Rhino. It is recommended that vaccination occur between 4-6 weeks prior to expected foaling date to maximize antibodies in the colostrum. The Mare must be vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to arriving for foaling/breeding. Proof of vaccination is required.

3) Proof of deworming in the fall is required. Mares at our facility will be routinely dewormed at the time of foaling.

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Foaling Liability Form

Mare Foaling Agreement and Waiver of Liability

Consent to Board and Provide Medical Treatment:

Health and Handleability of the Horse:

Vaccinations:

Release of Liability:

Emergency Medical Care:

Non-disclosure Agreement:

Consent for Sharing Pictures:

Stable Rules:

Financial Agreement:

Pre-Arrival Checklist