Horse Hauling - TRANSPORT AGREEMENT
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    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 ________________________ ,  2004 by and between Bar A Ranch, whose address is
    1041 CR 14  East, Carmi, Illinois 62821 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 credit card, money order, cashier check, and personal or business check (up to 14 days prior to transport). To pay your deposit by credit card please click here. 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, money order, or credit card. If the balance is paid by credit card at time of delivery there will be a 3% charge.  There is no fee if your balance is paid upfront or by cash 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.
    Waiting 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 bscott@maremeadows.com, and a phone call to 352-463-1337 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 J.R. Acord, her auto insurance and home owners insurance and Bar A 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: _____________
    Transporter:  ___________________________________ Date: _____________
      
    Joe R. Acord,
    Bar A Ranch
    1041 CR 14  East, Carmi, Illinois 62821
    Carmi, Illinois
    618-384-2160 Cell: 618-384-615
     
    OWNER (OR AUTHORIZED AGENT)  
    By____________________________
    Signature
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    Print Name                                                                                                   
    By_____________________________
    Signature
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    Print Name  
     
    OWNER'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN (IF OWNER IS A MINOR)  
    Address: _________________________________________________________ 
    Telephone: __________________________    Work _____________________ Ext______  
    Home _______________________________  Pager:_____________________________
    Cellular: ___________________________