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Email: twistedjranch@hotmail.com
Mobile phone: 618-237-1306
Horse Hauling
TRANSPORT AGREEMENT
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS REQUIRED. Incomplete forms
will NOT be accepted. Please provide COMPLETE information. Use one form for
ALL animals to be shipped. Separate information about multiple animals with
a semi-colon ( ; )
THIS CONTRACT is made and entered ________________________
, 200__ by and between Twisted J Ranch, hereinafter referred to as
"Transporter" and , hereinafter referred to as "Owner", whose address is
_________________________________________ City ________________ State
_______
Zip Code ____________ Home Telephone: _____________Work
Telephone ___________
Mobile Phone __________________ Additional Phone
_______________
E-Mail Address ______________________________________
I. This agreement covers the transportation of
(horse's name (s) ________________________ (sex) ______
(age) _____ (height) ___________
(weight)__________ (color) __________ (breed) _____
(Registration number) ___________
(markings/brands) ____________________
Commencing on or about _________, 2004, and arriving on or
about________ , 2004.
Pick-up Information: Contact
Name: ____________________________________
Physical Address: _________________________________City
_____________ State _____
Telephone: ______________ Mobile Phone:
____________________ e Mail: ________________
Deliver To: _______________________________ Contact Name:
______________________________
Physical Address: ______________________________ City
________________ State ______
Telephone: __________________________Mobile Phone:
______________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________
II. The owner agrees:
A. Owner will make all arrangements for the following and
assume the costs thereof.
1. Health Certificate dated within 30 days of transport
destination date. Only the original forms will be accepted. (Required if
traveling out of state.)
2. Negative Coggins (EIA) Test within 6 months of
transport destination date. Only the original forms will be accepted.
(Required if traveling out of state.)
3. Brand Inspection Certificate (Required for the
following States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming)
4. Pick Up and Delivery instructions. (above)
5. Halter and Lead Rope. (Requested)
6. Shipping boots, wraps, blanket (s). (Optional)
7. Adequate feed for length of the trip. (Recommended).
8. Copy of registration papers if applicable.
9. Other arrangements:
B. Owner will select one of three choices of insurance.
Owner will maintain and provide proof of current horse
mortality insurance, or
Purchase haul/trip insurance from an insurance agent, or
Owner elects not to carry horse mortality insurance and
assumes ALL risks therein (to include but not limited to; injury, illness or
disease, physical damage or harm).
Option 1 ______ Option 2 Option _____ 3 Owners Initials
_____
D. Owner will
(1) pay the Transporter the sum of $ __________________
(2) reimburse the transporter for all veterinary services,
drugs and other medical supplies in the event of an emergency or as the
transporter deems necessary for the well-being of the aforementioned horse
(s); and
(3) layover is available on non-direct trips. Owner agrees
to pay $_____ per day for boarding (if applicable).
E. A deposit of at least 50% of the shipping fee is due in
advance of the trip, along with this completed and signed agreement form.
Your deposit may be paid by cash, money order, cashier check, and personal
or business check (up to 14 days prior to transport). The balance of the
shipping fee may be paid in advance, at pickup, or at delivery Prior to
unloading of any horses. The balance must be paid by cash, cashers check or
money order.
F. Transporter shall be entitled to a lien against the
transported horse (s) for possible sale at auction to recover charges and
expenses associated with collection of original invoiced amount and other
contractually agreed expenses. Lien to be placed in compliance with local
and state regulations.
Other Charges
The rate you are quoted is for door to door delivery and
care of your horse (s). However, a surcharge may apply for any of the
following:
Tack charges range from $25.00 for a small tack trunk or
saddle to $50-$100 for very large and heavy tack trunk. If not
pre-scheduled, the driver has the discretion of whether to transport the
tack.
A change of pick-up or delivery location from that quoted
may be subject to a surcharge.
Wasting time at the barn for the horse (s), pick-up or
delivery person will be charged at a rate of $30 per hour after the first 10
minutes of waiting.
Any toll roads fees associated with pickup and drop-off
locations.
Difficult access roads to the location will have a
surcharge if not disclosed at the time of booking and in the original quote.
The surcharge will depend on the difficulty of the road and the additional
time to reach the location.
A "hard loader fee" of $40.00 per hour may be applied
after the first 15 minutes of attempted loading or unloading per horse,
billed in 30 minute increments.
Any damage to the trailer or equipment caused by your
horse (s).
A fee of $75 will be applied to any returned check.
In the event we arrive at the pick-up location and are
unable to transport your horse (s) because of the lack of required
paperwork; misrepresentations; or we are unable to safely load your horse
after using diligent efforts to safely load 50% of the shipping fee will be
retained.
All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email
twistedjranch@hotmail.com, and a phone call to 618-237-1306 Prior to
7 days of the arranged pickup date, a $50 processing fee would apply. Less
than 7 days of the arranged pickup date, but prior to 24 hours of trip, 30%
of shipping fee. Less than 24 hours of the trip, 50% of shipping fee, unless
it is below $350 and then the full amount is due.
Transporter reserves the right to cancel trip due to
hazardous weather, mechanical difficulties, unfulfilled bookings or
extenuating circumstances. A full refund shall be made if this occurs.
It is agreed that in the event of a riot, war, Act of God,
governmental regulations, or other causes beyond the reasonable control or
the parties, which event makes performance under this Agreement impossible,
the terms of this Agreement shall be suspended during the period of such
events or acts and neither party shall be liable to perform.
III. The transporter agrees:
A. Transporter will use due diligence to safely transport,
feed and care for the aforementioned horse (s), but makes no guarantees as
to the health or physical condition of the horse (s) upon departure or
arrival.
B. Transporter will use due diligence to safely transport,
feed and care for the aforementioned horse (s) in a good and husband-like
manner, feeding grass hay and grain. Feed will be charged at $5.00 a day per
horse if no hay is provided. All other types of feed shall be provided by
the owner of the horse (s). If supplements are to be fed they need to be in
individual pre-packed rations for the duration of the trip.
Check all that apply:
Hay ___________ Grain _________ Vitamins ___________
C. Every effort will be made to pick-up and deliver horse
(s) on suggested dates/times. We cannot be held responsible for delays
caused by traffic, detours, threat of poor weather, poor road conditions or
any emergency horse or animal health needs that may arise along the trip
route.
D. Transporter agrees to provide services to Owner as
described herein under contract, in equipment designed to meet Owner's needs
as provided herein, at the rates set forth herein. Delivery instructions
shall be prepared by the Owner and followed as closely as is reasonable
under the circumstances by the Transporter. Delivery of the horse (s)
tendered for transport to Transporter shall be evidenced by a pick-up and
delivery receipt prepared by the Transporter and signed by the Transporter,
Owner and Consignee or its agents or employees at the loading and unloading
points respectively.
IV. In the event the horse (s) require the service of a
veterinarian, the transporter will immediately notify the owner. In the
event the owner cannot be reached, the transporter is hereby authorized as
agent for the owner to call the first available licensed veterinarian of
his/her choice. All fees charged by said veterinarians shall be the sole and
exclusive responsibility of the owner (s), with no liability whatsoever on
the transporter for such fees or charges.
Release
Owner hereby voluntarily releases and forever discharges
the transporter and its agent from any and all liabilities, claims, demands,
actions or right of actions, which are related to, rise out of, or are in
any way connected with the transport of the aforementioned horse (s),
including, but not limited to the negligent acts of omissions of the
transporter, its agent or employees and all other persons or entities, for
any and all injuries, death, illness, or disease and damage to the
aforementioned horse (s), including all third party claims. Owner further
agrees, promises and covenants not to sue, assert or otherwise maintain to
assert any claims against the transporter or its agents or employees, for
any injury, death, disease or damage to the aforementioned horse (s) arising
from or in connection with the transportation, care or feeding of said horse
(s) or for any claims asserted by other third parties.
Owner understands and acknowledges that insurance is not
provided to the owner by the transporter, if the owner elects not to secure
insurance, then he/she assumes all expenses or liabilities that would incur
or associated with the transport of care of the aforementioned horse (s).
Owner hereby holds harmless Barbara Scott, her auto
insurance and home owners insurance and Twisted J Ranch for any liability
that would incur for property damage or bodily injury to any horse (s)
and/or owners/passengers while loading, transporting, unloading or handling
of the aforementioned horse (s).
Entire Agreement
No modification of this agreement and no waiver of its
terms shall be valid or binding unless in writing and signed by all parties.
The owner understands that this is the entire agreement between the owner
and the transporter, its agent or employees, and that it supersedes and
cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or
statements of any employee or agent of the transporter or owner.
I (owner) hereby sign below and acknowledge that I have
read this entire document, understand it completely and agree to be bound by
its entirety.
(Owner) Signature: _____________________________ Date:
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Transporter: ___________________________________ Date:
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