BARREL ADDICT RANCH
PEGGY OLFERT
39241 HWY 226
SCIO, OR 97374
Contact numbers: Daytime M-F Cell 503 551-3306
Evenings & weekends: 503 394-2831
www.barreladdictranch.com email baranch@Yahoo.com

This agreement made and entered this __________ day of _____________, 20____.

1.Mare owner hereby agrees to breed the mare ______________________________ (please circle) AQHA, APHA, TB, Registration # _____________________ to the stallion, Honors A Bounding, Sorrel, AQHA Reg #3445969.  All funds in US$. A breed fee of $1,000.00 of which $250.00 is tendered as non-refundable booking fee. A total of $ 1000.00 to be due as arranged between the stallion owner and the mare owner. 

Discounts to the advertised fee are as follows:  $250 discount for mares that are Rodeo/1D or straight up fastest wins barrel races money earners.  Money winners in NCHA, NRHA, NRCHA, NSHA events, AQHA ROM, APHA ROM, Superior point earners in performance events or official SI 80 or above rated race mares.  Discount also applies to mares which have produced foals that fit the above criteria. $100 discount available for mulitple mares or for early booking on or before February 1.  Please provide proof of accomplishments with booking.

Total due at booking $1,000.00 less approved discounts applicable $             = _______________ .

Total enclosed $                           .
                                                                                             
2.Please be sure to read and understand this contract.  You will be held to its terms as will I.
3.A “breeding year” is defined as February 1st to July 15th of the calendar year unless special arrangements are made. 
4.Mare owner represents the mare is healthy and in sound breeding condition and registered with the designated registration organization.  The mare owner agrees to furnish a copy of the mare’s registration papers (both sides) when they return the signed contract and booking fee. Thoroughbred mares must be listed with AQHA to register foals.
5.For the protection of the stallion owners other animals and other mare owners animals, the stallions owner has the right to refuse delivery of mare (and foal) if either shows signs of sickness when they are delivered to the farm or they show signs of sickness within 7 days of arriving. The above named mare owner agrees to have written proof of the following health procedures: 
  • Negative EVA blood test; with blood draw date within 3 weeks of the arrival to the stallion owner’s farm. 
  • Coggin’s test (on the mare only) within 6 months of arrival to the farm. 
  • Certification by the owner that the mare has been vaccinated for tetanus, EEE, WEE and West Nile within the last 12 months.  Initial here __________
  • Mare has been wormed with Ivermectin Gold, Quest or EquiMax within the month prior to arriving at the farm.   Initial here  __________
  • Optional -Uterine culture performed by the mare owner’s vet prior to delivery.  Written results of pre-breeding exam/culture will be required on arrival or they will be repeated by the stallion owner’s vet. 
If any of the above requirements present a problem, please notify the stallion owner prior to shipping the mare.
The approximate date mare will be arriving to the farm. ______________________
6.Board:   Board for a dry mare is $11.00 per day; with foal is $15.00 per day.  All boarding fees are to be paid when the mare is released.  Board for mare (and foal) includes grain and quality grass hay & alfalfa to maintain or improve body condition while on premises.  Individual stall/pen and turn out will be utilized if available.  Under no circumstances will a visiting mare and/or foal be turned out with any other horse while on the farm.   Special requests for feed: If stallion owner has to purchase special feed for the mare any additional costs will be billed accordingly.
7.Mare owner can have the mare checked for breeding soundness before shipping to the farm as long as a copy of the written results are provided when the mare arrives to the farm.  In the absence of the written results, it is agreeable to the mare owner if the stallion owner has a veterinarian check the mare for normal breeding readiness and a culture at the mare owner’s expense.  No exceptions will be made.  Stallion owner will notify mare owner of results of any tests and necessary treatments. 
8.Mare owner gives stallion owner permission to call a veterinarian without notification in case of an emergency.  Any veterinary work deemed necessary for the safety of and to facilitate positive outcome of breeding is at the discretion of the stallion owner and will be paid for by the mare owner.  Invoices are sent out the last day of each month if the mare is to stay in excess of thirty days.  Payment is due 10 days after date of invoice or before the mare is released to the shipper, whichever is sooner.
9.Mares that are not halter broken will not be accepted.  Mare owner must describe all problems on the back of this contract or an attached paper as to general health, breeding soundness and handling problems or paragraph 11 below is void.  Mare must be barefooted on her hind feet.  Any mare arriving with rear shoes will require them to be removed at the mare owner’s expense. 
10.Mare Owner agrees and understands that stallion owner and family will not be responsible for accidents, sickness or death to above mare (and foal) for any reason.  Stallion owner will care for mare (and foal) in a responsible manner. 
11.Mare owner will not be responsible for accidents or injuries to above stallion or any other horse or person while on the farm.
12.LFG (live foal guarantee) of this contract provides for one return “breeding year” (as defined in paragraph 2 above) for a mare (or agreed substitute) that fails to produce a live foal to stand and nurse.  Barrel Addict Ranch must receive a certification by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days (or as soon as known) of the occurrence of slipped or born dead foal(s).  Rebreeding may be satisfied only in the “breeding year” following the date this contract was entered.  It is recommended that the mare be ultra sounded for pregnancy at 14-20 days post breeding and again at 30-45 days to check for possible twins.  Further recommendations are for a pregnancy check at 5 months.
13.It is further agreed that if within the first year of this contract, should the above named stallion die or become unfit for service or if the mare should die or become unfit to breed, this contract shall become null and void and any money paid as part of the stallion service fee or for services not yet performed (less the booking fee), shall be refunded to the mare owner if mare is not bred before said occurrence(s).  If the above named stallion dies or becomes unfit for service or if mare should die or become unfit to breed in the “rebreed year” (as defined in paragraph 2 above) of this contract, this contract shall be considered fulfilled and all fees apply.
14.When the mare owner or authorized representative signs and returns this contract to Barrel Addict Ranch, it will be a binding contract to both parties subject to the above terms and conditions. 
15.This contract is not transferable or assignable without written approval from the stallion owner.  The mare owner/lessee agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees incurred by Barrel Addict Ranch in attempting to collect any outstanding balance.  The mare owner irrevocably agrees that the mare owner’s sole recourse against Barrel Addict Ranch with respect to the performance or non-performance of this breeding contract is a return of the stallion service fee less the booking fee and any unpaid vet or board charges agreed to in all of the above paragraphs of this contract.
16.The breeder’s certificate will be issued upon notification that the mare has foaled and all outstanding debts have been paid.

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