Are you looking to buy a horse? Or are you a horse owner, looking to sell your horse? If so, this contract template was drafted specifically for you.
Note: this agreement can be used for the purchase of other types of livestock as well; simply change out the word "horse"!
The Equine Sale Agreement covers both parties equally, so that both the seller and buyer are protected. The purpose of this contract is to ensure that there are no misunderstandings between the parties, setting the stage for a successful sale.
And yes, we've included a vet check provision automatically in this agreement (Reviewed by industry professionals). Are you choosing to purchase without a vet check? Simply delete the provision! Upon purchase, this template will be provided to you in a Word document format available for immediate download, so that you may modify this template to fit your personal needs.
Note: early bird pricing expires in the fall!
WHAT DOES THIS TEMPLATE COVER?
- Detailed descriptions of the horse(s) to be sold, including breed registry information, brands, chips, and fair market value
- The purchase price
- The vet check period
- What happens if additional offers are made during the vet check period
- Payment terms, including commissions and late payments
- The vet check procedure, including the seller's recommendation of a veterinarian, the seller's rights during the vet check, and the buyer's rights during the vet check
- Provisions around trying the horse, including third parties authorized to try the horse, and notes on the horse's behavior in both a familiar and new setting
- Risk of loss and risk of injury
- Transfer of ownership following purchase
- Transportation of horse following purchase
- Termination of the agreement
- And legal terms that should be in every contract, including indemnification, representations and warranties, limitation of liability, dispute resolution, and more!
This is an extensive agreement, modeled after our own at Fairway Stables. We've included every provision we ourselves use, and have held nothing back. Don't want to use a provision we've included? Simply delete it, and tweak the template to fit your own needs!
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Please note:
We do not provide attorney review or legal support for these templates. If you have questions about your template, you must contact an attorney in your state. Upon purchase, this template will be provided to you in a Word document format available for immediate download, so that you may modify this template to fit your personal needs. However, you are not allowed to sell, transfer, or publish this Agreement for your own commercial use. Any instances of infringement, such as sharing this Agreement with a non purchaser will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
In other words: we're providing this template to you in the most easy-to-use format available. At the end of the day, we want to provide you with the best products available to support your equestrian business! Please do not copy, steal, or circumvent our business, so that we can continue to provide top of the line assistance to equestrians worldwide.