STALLION BREEDING CONTRACT
Almond Tree Farms

This STALLION BREEDING CONTRACT for the breeding season of , is made and entered into on _______ by and between Jim & Marti Retzer of Almond Tree Farms, hereinafter designated Breeder, and ______________________________ hereinafter designated Mare Owner. Mare Owner agrees to breed the mare ________________________, Reg.No. __________________, to the stallion Fairly Tall Tale, AQHA #3286396, for the fee of $_________ for shipped semen and $ ________chute fee, for a live foal, subject to the following conditions:

1. The Stallion fee includes a nonrefundable booking fee of $____________ payable upon execution of this contract. The balance of this fee must be paid, with all other expenses, when mare is picked up or when Mare Owner is invoiced, whichever is first. Invoices are payable upon receipt. Mare Owner may not remove mare from Breeder's possession until all expenses are paid in full including veterinarian expenses. Chute fee is additional.
2. Breeder agrees to provide suitable facilities for the care and feed of mare and/or foal while in his custody. Mare owner agrees to pay for care and feed at $____________ per day for dry mares and $____________ day for wet mares.
3. Breeder will exercise judgement consistent with recognized standards in care and supervision of mare and/or foal. Breeder assumes responsibility for arranging veterinarian and farrier services as necessary. Breeder's veterinarian will examine mare for normal breeding conditions and administer medical care as deemed necessary for the health and safety of the mare and/or foal. All veterinarian and farrier expenses will be paid by Mare Owner.
4. Mares that are not halter broken will not be accepted.
5. The mare shall be in a healthy and sound breeding condition, free from infections contagious and transmissible diseases. A current negative Coggins Test, photo copy of registration papers (both sides), veterinarians health certificate, plus a health, worming and immunization record must accompany mare; if they do not, Breeder's veterinarian will examine and/or test mare at Mare Owner's expense. Breeder reserves the right to refuse mare if not in satisfactory condition. If mare is refused, the booking fee shall constitute liquidated damages.
6. Mare Owner agrees to pay $ ___________ to have mare foal on Breeder's premises. All veterinarian expenses incurred in connection with the foaling shall be paid by Mare Owner.
7. Breeder agrees to diligently try to settle mare; however, if mare fails to settle, for any reason, Mare Owner will hold Breeder blameless. Mare Owner agrees to give Breeder ample opportunity to settle mare, including a minimum of 3 breeding cycles.
8. This Contract contains a 'Live Foal Guarantee' as well as a 'Limited Color Guarantee". A live foal is described as a newborn foal that stands and nurses without assistance. If foal is born dead or (for color guarantee) is Breeding Stock, there are return privileges for the ______ season only if Breeder is notified within ____ days and receives a veterinarian's statement confirming death or photo confirming Breeding Stock. If after being pronounced "safe in foal', the mare should miscarry, abort or prove barren after leaving the Breeder's premises, Mare Owner has the privilege to return her for rebreeding during the current breeding season of February through July 15, or the following year, __________.
9. A 'Breeder's Certificate' will be issued for the foal conceived by this mating when stallion fee, veterinarian expenses and all other expenses have been paid in full and, when mare has produced a live foal that stands and nurses by this mating.
10. Both parties agree that Almond Tree Farms, the Breeder, their agents or employees are not liable for death, sickness and/or accident including consequential damages caused to the mare and/or foal unless such death, sickness and/or accident was by the willful and wanton gross negligence of the Breeder; and the Mare Owner is not liable for death, sickness and/or accident including consequential damages caused to the stallion.
11. It is further agreed that should the stallion die, be sold by the owner, or become unfit for service, prior to settling the mare, that $_________ of the breeding fee will be refunded, if it has been paid in full, thereby canceling this entire contract; or, if mare dies or becomes unfit to breed, the Breeder has the option to either (a) accept another mare according to paragraphs 4 and 5 as a replacement or (b) refund $___________ of the breeding fee, if it has been paid in full, thereby canceling this Contract.
12. This Contract is non-assignable and non-transferable. The Mare Owner is responsible for all personal property taxes and full insurance on mare and foal (if desired).
    Company ______________________________ Policy Number ___________________
    Telephone # __________________________
13. This contract is entered into in the State of California and will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of that state. If any clause in this Contract is against State Laws, then that clause shall be null and void.
14. Should either party breach this contract, the breaching party shall pay for the others court costs and attorney's fees related to such breach
15. This Contract represents the entire agreement between the parties. No other agreements or promises, verbal or implied are included unless specifically stated in this written Contract. Additional conditions should be individually initialed by each party. If none, check box. [ ].
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When Mare Owner and Breeder sign this Contract, it will then be binding on both parties, subject to the above terms and conditions.

Booking fee of $_______ received by_______________________________