Medications & Supplements:
The Boarder is responsible for providing any necessary medications or supplements. Medications administered through feed must be pre-bagged to ensure the safety of the horses.
● Feed: Each horse will receive up to 12lbs pounds (4 scoops) of feed per day as part of the standard care. If your horse requires more than this, there will be an additional charge of $60 per month for every additional half scoop per feeding. For example, if your horse needs 2 ½ scoops per feeding, the additional cost will be $60 per month. Horses will have 24/7 water and hay. Hay may be delayed some days based on shipment.
○ Your feed preference will be decided via consultation prior to the horse's arrival to ensure Stable has enough grain on hand.
○ Boarder may supply their own feed but Stable will not reduce boarding fees for doing so.
○ Should the Boarder take their horse off property, it is the Boarder's responsibility to ensure the horse is fed during its absence. If the Boarder is returning after hours, feed will be set out and can be provided for the Boarder to administer upon arrival. The Boarder is responsible for the horse's feeding when it is not under the normal routine care of the Stables.
Blanketing:
The Boarder may opt for blanketing services during colder months, which will be performed up to twice daily. For blanketing season there will be a $30 upcharge per month. Fly masks, sheets and fly boots will be put on and off by boarder's request.
○ Blanketing will be done according to the following schedule. Your horse should at least have a light/sheet and a medium blacket. If your horse is clipped we recommend light, sheet, medium and heavy. For any occasion special blanketing requests (e.g., extremely cold temperatures), please submit your messages by 2:00 PM to ensure our staff has enough time to make the necessary adjustments.
❖ 35 degrees below medium/heavy
❖ 40-50 degrees sheets/ lights
❖ 50 degrees and above naked
❖ If it rains below 45 degrees we will put on a sheet or light.
❖ We can double blanket if need be.
Worming:
Stable requires worming every six months(Fall and Spring). Stable can administer the worming medication if purchased and labeled by the Boarder or purchased through the Stable for $20. Horses must be wormed upon arrival at the Stables facility.
Care:
Stable agrees to provide an indoor stall that is cleaned once a day. Horse(s) will be provided with a turnout time. If a horse needs more than a cleaning then once daily for stall there will be an up charge of $10 a day. Feeding time is around 7am and around 4pm. We will try to keep around this time everyday.
Emergency Care:
In the event that your horse exhibits signs of distress or discomfort that are deemed an emergency by the Stable, the Boarder will be notified immediately. Should your horse require specialized care, the applicable charges are outlined in the price list below. These fees are subject to adjustment as necessary to cover the costs incurred by the Stable. While the Stable is equipped to administer medications, please note that injections will not be administered under any circumstances as advised by our vets. All medications will be administered orally or topically, as appropriate. An invoice will be sent to the Boarders email.
○ Banamine: $25 per 10 mL
○ Bute: $20 per 10 mL
○ Wrapping: $20 per wrapping
○ Worming Paste: $20 per tube
○ Stall: $10 per day/night (Stall rest or stall use for field boarders)
○ Topical Medications: Price varies
○ Labor: $25/hour
■ If your horse requires emergency care, such as due to colic, and you are unavailable, you will be charged for labor hours related to necessary services, including hand walking, veterinary assistance, and night checks. Stable will initiate emergency care as needed, and charges will apply until Boarder is able to attend to the horse. No medications will be administered without Boarders consent. If Stable cannot reach you, the vet will be contacted at the Boarders expense.
■ The Boarder acknowledges and agrees that Stable shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, or death incurred by the Boarder's horse while receiving emergency care, including but not limited to medication administration, while under Stable's care.
Vet & Farrier Care.
● The Boarder is solely responsible for maintaining veterinary care and hoof care. Stable will attempt to contact the Boarder in case of an emergency, but if unavailable, Stable reserves the right to contact a veterinarian or farrier at the Boarder’s expense.
● The Boarder must provide contact information sent to Stables email or text for their veterinarian and farrier, or use those provided by the Stable.
● Stable will schedule veterinarians to come administer yearly shots. It is the Boarders financial responsibility to tend to their horses veterinarian care. If Boarder chooses to use their own vet, the vet must send proof of vaccinations to Stables’ email or text.
○ Required Vaccinations & Preventatives: 5-way/CORE, Flu/Rhino & 2x annual worming. ○ Recommended Vaccinations: Botulism (If round bale in field)
○ Required Tests: Annual Coggins pull
● Boarder must clean up after their vet or farrier visit (e.g. sweeping hoof trimmings, nails, etc. after farrier appointment).
● Boarder must attend the veterinary and farrier visits or pay a $30/horse holding fee to the Stables.
○ Boarder acknowledges and agrees that Stable shall not be held liable for any injury, illness, or death incurred to the Boarder's horse while in the care or custody of Stable during any appointment.
Liability & Release.
● Assumption of Risk: The Boarder understands that equine activities are inherently risky. By signing this Agreement, the Boarder agrees to assume full responsibility for any injuries or damages that may occur to themselves, their horse(s), or their guests.
● Liability Waiver: The Boarder agrees to release and hold harmless the Stable and its employees from any claims, damages, or injuries caused by the horse(s) or activities on Stable property. This includes injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligence of Stable staff or other parties.
● Right of Lien: The Stable has the right to assert a lien on the horse(s) for unpaid fees or damages, and may sell the horse(s) if payment is not made after three (3) months of non-payment.
● Injury or Death of Horse: Stable is not responsible for any injury, illness, or death of a horse in its care. The Boarder agrees to hold Stable harmless in the event of such incidents.
Termination & Notices.
● Notice of Termination: The Boarder must provide 30 days’ notice in writing to terminate this Agreement. Failure to do so will result in a $50 fine and/or forfeiture of the deposit.
● Notice to Boarder: Any notices of discontinued care to the Boarder will be sent via email or to the phone number provided in this Agreement.
● Immediate Removal: Stable reserves the right to request removal of said horse from the property for any reason giving the boarder 2 weeks to remove horse.
● Assignment or Transfer: The Boarder may not assign or transfer this Agreement without prior written consent from the Stable.
Boarder is fully responsible for themselves, their family members, and any guests they bring to Stables premises and will not hold Stables, its owners, trainers, agents, employees, family members, and/or affiliates responsible for accident or injury to oneself, family members, guests, or agents.
Risk of Loss.
During the duration of Stable's custody of horse(s), Stable shall not be liable for any sickness, disease, theft, death or injury which may be suffered by the horse. This includes, but is not limited to any personal injury or disability the horse may receive while on Stables premises.
Boarder fully understands and hereby acknowledges that Stable does not carry any insurance on any horse(s) not owned by Stable, including, but not limited to, such insurance for boarding or any other purposes, for which the horse(s) is/are covered under any public liability, injury, theft or equine mortality covered under any other reason, for which the horse(s) is/are in the possession of Stable are to be borne by Boarder.
Death or Injury to Horse.
Stables, its owners, trainers, agents, employees, family members, and/or affiliates will not be held responsible for injury or death to horse(s).
Hold Harmless, Defend and Indemnify.
Boarder agrees to hold Stable harmless from any claim resulting from damage or injury caused by said horse(s,) Boarder, or Boarders guests. Boarder agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless Stable and its owners, agents, trainers, employees, family members, and/or affiliates from and against any loss, liability, damage, attorney’s fees, or costs that they may incur arising out of or in any way connected with Boarders use of the Stable, presence at Stables facilities, Horse’s conduct, Boarder’s use or access to horse(s), or owner’s their agents’ actions, breaches, failures, or omissions in performing or furthering this agreement or any related agreement, obligation or conduct or as they may relate to or arise out of the subject matter of this agreement.
Boarder and Boarder’s guests are aware that child supervision is REQUIRED, and Stable will not be responsible for injury or death resulting at Stables or its facilities. Boarder is explicitly aware of all injury or death of Boarder and Boarder’s guests are not liable by Stables. It is the Boarder’s responsibility via this agreement to make guests aware of this policy. Failure to do so, will not result in legal actions against the Stable if guests are unaware of our policy. Boarder agrees to hold Stable harmless from any claim resulting from damage or injury caused by said horse(s), Boarder or their guests and invitees, to anyone including, but not limited to legal fees and/or expenses incurred by stable in defense of such claims.
Costs, Attorneys’ Fees, & Expenses
In the event of legal actions brought in connection with this agreement, arising out of this agreement, or arising out of any activity of horse(s), Boarder, or their guests/agents, the prevailing party will be entitled to prompt payment of expenses from the opposing party following final adjudication in favor of the prevailing party. For the purpose of this section, “Expenses'' will include the following costs actually incurred by the prevailing party: Attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating or copying costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, cancelation of lessons/events, and all other disbursements.
Mediation.
In the event of any dispute or disagreement relating in any manner whatsoever to this agreement, the parties agree and consent to engage in mediation in a good faith effort to resolve the dispute amicably before either party resorts to court action.
Stables Remedies.
If Boarder breaches this agreement, if horse(s) becomes sick, disabled, injured, or a danger to itself or others, or if Stable ceases to be able to provide services to Boarder and horse(s) hereunder, Stable reserves the right to require Boarder’s immediate removal of the horse(s), and to find alternative boarding for horse if Boarder fails to do so. Boarder agrees they will be fully responsible for all alternative boarding charges incurred.
Safety and Release from Liability
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT THE BOARDER IS GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING OUT OF YOU OR YOUR CHILD’S PRESENCE AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES AT STABLE (GRINDSTONE STABLES), INCLUDING INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE STABLES.
Horses are Inherently Dangerous.
The Boarder understands that engaging in equine activities is an inherently-dangerous activity, and that, by so doing, Boarder is exposing oneself and guests to dangers both known and unknown. Horses are large, unpredictable animals which may be dangerous no matter how much training they have, nor how much training or level of experience Boarder has no matter the situation. Boarder agrees and understands that Stable can not control the horses it boards, and that the Boarder shall release and hold harmless Stable from any injury arising out of or related to equine activities at Stable’s facilities.
Helmets and Safety Gear are required by the Stables.
Is is under explicit recommendation that Boarder and their guests wear an SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) approved riding helmet and utilize other safety gear appropriate no matter Boarder’s skill level while on a horse. Boarder accepts full responsibility for accident or injury to oneself, family members, guests, and or any other Boarder(s) or they choose not to use a proper riding helmet or other appropriate riding gear. This agreement contains the entire agreement among the parties. Any modifications or additions must be in writing and signed by all parties in this agreement. No oral modifications will be considered part of the agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by all parties. Each party hereby affirms and acknowledges that they have read this entire agreement, that it is in plain language, and that they fully understand and appreciate the meaning of each of its terms. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of New Jersey.
Signatures.
READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT. YOUR SIGNATURE INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS. WARNING: UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW, AN EQUESTRIAN AREA OPERATOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO P.L.1997, c.287 (C.5:15-1 et seq).
