Terms and Conditions

DIY Livery Contract

Please Read these Conditions 

When we agree to provide our Horse Livery Services we make a legally enforceable agreement without further reference to you so it is important for you to read our Conditions carefully and to make sure that they contain everything which you want and nothing that you are not willing to agree to.  If you are unsure about any of this, please contact us.

This agreement is made between the parties

1. You as the Owner/Keeper responsible for the horse at livery (hereafter referred to as the HORSE OWNER)

and

2. Pretwood Equestrian Limited (hereafter referred to as the PROPRIETOR).

The AGREEMENT

1.

This agreement relates to livery services as provided for the horse or horses (hereafter referred to as the HORSE) belonging to, or in the care of the HORSE OWNER. The owner confirms that the HORSE is passported and a copy of the Equine Passport should be made available to the PROPRIETOR upon request for verification.

2.

The HORSE is to be on a DIY livery package at the yard as detailed in this contract. Invoices for livery charges are payable one month in advance and are issued on 1st of every month along with the fees for any services or extras undertaken within the preceding month. This is payable by the HORSE OWNER to the PROPRIETOR within 7 days.

3.

The inclusions of this livery care package are as follows:

DIY Livery- provision of stable and turnout. All daily care to be undertaken by owner. Any services, forage, feed or bedding over and above those included in this livery package shall be carried out and charged as per the attached price list. The PROPRIETOR will itemise any additional charges on the monthly invoice.

Under the terms and services of the above livery type, responsibility of the following care of the horse lies solely with the HORSE OWNER:

• Visiting the horse a minimum of once per day,

• Daily turnout, bring in and rug changes,

• Care of stable, bedding and water,

• Preparation and provision of hay and feed,

• Grooming, exercise and tack cleaning,

• Worming,

• Contacting and responsibility of handling for the farrier/ vet etc,

• Poo picking of paddocks and turnout areas.

4.

The HORSE OWNER is entitled to reasonable use of shared yard facilities, including arena, wash bay, tack and feed rooms. The HORSE OWNER is responsible for ensuring shared areas are returned to the condition they were in prior to being used.

5.

In the event that the PROPRIETOR feels the HORSE OWNER does not undertake these duties in the correct manner, or is unable to undertake duties due to illness or absence, then such charges - as per the attached price list or at a reasonable fee to cover such work undertaken - shall be invoiced and due at the end of each month.

6.

The livery period will start on the date of the HORSES arrival or sooner if the HORSE OWNER wishes to reserve their stable and continue indefinitely. If the HORSE OWNER wishes to terminate the livery agreement they shall inform the PROPRIETOR in writing, no less than one full calendar months’ notice before they wish to terminate the contract. The HORSE may be moved from the yard during this time but a full period of notice must be paid in full as per the agreed livery fees and the HORSE OWNER forfeits all rights and privileges associated with their livery agreement upon departure of the HORSE from the yard unless agreed otherwise.

7.

The PROPRIETOR reserves the right to increase fees for livery packages or services within reason, and as deemed appropriate, by giving a minimum of one months’ notice to the HORSE OWNER in writing. The livery fee will be reviewed on 1st April and 1st October each year.

8.

In standard conditions, the PROPRIETOR reserves the right, at any time, to give the HORSE OWNER no less than one full calendar months written notice to terminate the livery contract. However, in the event that the PROPRIETOR feels the HORSE OWNER is in breach of terms of the contract herewith, or behaves in a way deemed as grossly inappropriate, dangerous, in cases of neglect, the PROPRIETOR reserve the right to give a 24 hour notice of termination of this agreement and for the HORSE to be removed from the premises. This includes cruelty to any animal, whether belonging to the livery or not, verbal or physical abuse of any person or animal, theft or dishonesty by the livery or anyone acting on their behalf or breaking rules of the yard with severity.

9.

In the event that livery fees go unpaid for more than three months after monies are first due the PROPRIETOR reserves the right to serve notice to the HORSE OWNER and begin legal proceedings to recoup costs, or to sell the horse or items of tack belonging to the HORSE OWNER in order to recoup costs as long as the HORSE OWNER is notified in writing of the intention to sell at least 7 days before the date of sale. From the monies received from the sale of the HORSE, the PROPRIETOR shall retain monies adequate to cover any unpaid sums by the HORSE OWNER due under this agreement and the reasonable costs of sale and keep of the horse during this period. Any remaining money shall be returned to the owner within 1 month of sale.

10.

The PROPRIETOR agrees that they shall at all times during the period of livery provide a safe and suitable environment for the horse to be kept, as conditions and facilities permit, and any agreed services shall be carried out in an efficient and professional manner which meets the welfare needs of the HORSE and in so doing will exercise all the skill, care and diligence that might be expected. The HORSE OWNER understands that in some cases routines, services or access to facilities may be altered at short notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

11.

Throughout the contract period, the HORSE OWNER shall observe and adhere to the following rules of the yard with regards to services and facility use:

• The PROPRIETOR shall give the HORSE OWNER access, during reasonable business hours of the yard, to the Horse and all premises where the Horse is kept,

• The HORSE OWNER shall adhere to health recommendations as required by the yard such as worming and vaccination requirements, and following any other disease prevention guidance issued by the yard,

• The HORSE OWNER shall observe any rules or requirements relating to those premises as notified to the Owner by the Yard.

• All droppings shall be removed from all riding areas and yard areas by the HORSE OWNER,

• The HORSE OWNER shall wear suitable clothing and footwear at all times whilst riding and on the yard.

• A CE approved riding hat to the current standard must be worn at all times while riding or lunging.

• The HORSE OWNER agrees to advise the PROPRIETOR if the horse is to be absent from the yard for any period of time and to advise them of when the horse will return to the premises.

• No children under the age of 16 shall be allowed onto the yard unless fully supervised by the HORSE OWNER.

• Visitors shall be restricted to the yard for biosecurity and security reasons. Any visitors shall accompany the HORSE OWNER at all times.

• Water is provided for the HORSE and must not be wasted unnecessarily.

• Electricity is provided for lighting and light power use only (e.g. clipping).  Use of high energy consumption devices such as hay steamers will incur additional charges.

• Well behaved dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead at all times. All dog poo must be cleared up and taken home.

• No vehicles, trailers or other equipment to be left on site and unattended without prior written permission.

12.

The HORSE OWNER must ensure that the HORSE is suitably insured for third party liability and any activities they wish to partake in. The PROPRIETOR reserves the right to request a copy of the HORSE insurance certificate at any time.

13.

The attendance of Freelance Grooms or External Riding Instructors must be checked with the PROPRIETOR in advance and copies of their relevant insurances available on request.

14.

In the event that the HORSE or HORSE OWNER causes any damage to premises, fixtures or items owned by the PROPRIETOR without any reasonable cause, the PROPRIETOR reserves the right to pass any reparation, maintenance or associated costs to the HORSE OWNER.

15.

Veterinary and Other Services:

• It is the responsibility of the HORSE OWNER to ensure that the HORSE is suitably shod, or feet in a suitable condition, at all times.

• It is responsibility of the HORSE OWNER to ensure that the HORSE is fully vaccinated- as required- for Equine Influenza and Tetanus. The PROPRIETOR reserves the right to request a copy of the HORSE vaccination certificates at any time.

• The cost for all veterinary, farriery and alternative treatments lie solely with the HORSE OWNER.

• The HORSE OWNER agrees to abide by the worming programme as laid out by the PROPRIETOR. The responsibility of the worming costs lies solely with the HORSE OWNER.

16.

If the PROPRIETOR believes at any time that the HORSE is not receiving the necessary care or attention from the HORSE OWNER in terms of diet, handling, welfare or suchlike they reserve the right to inform the HORSE OWNER in writing of their concerns. Following no change in procedure, the PROPRIETOR shall inform the HORSE OWNER in writing of their intention to intervene with the horses care and/ or to consult a veterinarian or welfare authority to seek advice. The responsibility of any arising costs lies solely with the HORSE OWNER.

17.

In the event that the PROPRIETOR believes the HORSE is in need of emergency farrier or veterinary treatment they reserve the right to contact their own veterinary surgeon or farrier to undertake treatment provided that the PROPRIETOR has made all reasonable attempt to contact the HORSE OWNER and their preferred farrier or veterinary surgeon before this decision is made. The responsibility of any arising costs lies solely with the HORSE OWNER.

18.

The HORSE OWNER agrees that if a VETERINARY SURGEON advises IMMEDIATE euthanasia of the HORSE to prevent further suffering in the case of severe injury or illness and the OWNER cannot quickly be contacted the PROPRIETOR may follow professional advice, according to the BEVA guidelines, and give permission to the veterinary surgeon on the OWNER'S behalf.

19.

Upon arrival of the HORSE at the livery yard, the PROPRIETOR shall be provided with a copy of the current vaccination certificate, the HORSES equine passport, a copy of the insurance certificate, a ‘Horse Details’ form (including emergency contact details and preferred equine professionals) and any other documents as requested.

20.

In the event of the owner’s death or prolonged incapacity to care for the horse, please advise on the accompanying Horse Details Form of a ‘next of kin’ who shall become responsible for the animal in lieu of the owner and shall meet responsibilities as per the above contract. In the event of such circumstances, the PROPRIETOR shall contact this person to decide on a future course of action for the animal.

21.

We reserve the right to vary the terms of the Contract in regards to the price and conditions for the Services, but will give you at least 1 months notice of the changes and you will have the right to either agree the changes or terminate the Contract.

Valid from: 1 May 2024