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Use our horse lease agreement template to create a legally binding document that lets the lessor lend a horse to a lessee for its use. The use of the equine can be for competition, breeding purposes, or entertainment. Using a lease agreement for a horse template is extremely easy, as it’ll allow both parties to be aware of all the obligations, the terms and conditions of the deal.

Created by:

​[Owner.FirstName][Owner.LastName]​

​[Owner.StreetAddress]​

​[Owner.City], [Owner.State]​

​[Owner.PostalCode]​

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Simple Horse Lease Agreement Template

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Prepared for:

​[Lessee.FirstName][Lessee.LastName]​

​[Lessee.StreetAddress]​

​[Lessee.City], [Lessee.State]​

​[Lessee.PostalCode]​

This agreement is made by and between [Lessee.FirstName][Lessee.LastName] ('the Owner') and [Owner.FirstName][Owner.LastName] ('the Lessee') for the following horse:

Our horse lease agreement template includes the standard equine’s characteristics, however, you can extend them with others, i.e., the record of competitions won, vaccination record, etc.

Horse's Name:

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Age:

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Breed & Color:

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Gender:

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Height:

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Years Foaled:

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Registration No. (if applicable):

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Microchipped?

(Yes/No)

Microchip No. (if applicable):

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FEI Passport No. (if applicable):

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Performance history to be attached.

Vaccination history to be attached.

The agreement will commence on the _________ (date) and run for a period of _____ (years/months/days). The Owner agrees to lease the aforementioned horse for ______ (price) per ________ (day/month/year) for the use of ___________________________________________.

The purpose of a horse lease can vary from riding, jumping competitions, gala events, breeding, work, livestock, or entertainment. Specify this information so that both parties are informed about the terms of the agreement.

LEASE PAYMENTS

The Lessee agrees to pay the Owner in advance by Direct Debit using the following account details:

Bank Name: ________________

Branch: ___________________

Sort Code: _________________

Account Name: ______________

Account No: _______________

IIf payments are recurrent each week, month, or year of the agreement, this can be detailed on the line above, along with key dates. For example, ‘on the 15th of each month.

OWNER WARRANTY

As part of this agreement, the Owner warrants that they are the legal owner and thereby has the right to lease the horse to the Lessee.

LESSEE WARRANTY

As part of this agreement, the Lessee warrants that they have extensive experience handling horses as a rider, trainer, or groomer.

LESSEE RESPONSIBILITIES

For long-term lease agreements, the care and health of the horse may be the responsibility of the lessee. This involves visits to the veterinarian, good treatment of the horse, vaccinations and necessary medications, etc.

In exchange for this lease agreement, the Lessee will now assume all responsibilities relating to _______ (horse's name). This includes paying all care expenses to ensure good animal husbandry.

These expenses include but are not limited to; boarding, worming, veterinary bills, travel/hauling, trimming, and shoeing.

Care responsibilities also include:

  • Providing food, water, and shelter

  • Sheltering __________ (horses name) in a clean, safe stall or barn through all seasons

  • Providing access to a safe outdoor space with sufficient fencing for exercise and grazing

  • Regular grooming and hoof maintenance

  • Administrating all medications

  • Upkeeping veterinary appointments

  • Complete maintenance of the horse's current physical and emotional health

The Owner will maintain the right to visit and inspect the horse or have an authorized agent inspect the horse at any time to ensure the horse is in good health and adequately cared for.

The Lessee will house the horse at the following address and notify the Owner immediately if this changes:

(Stable Name if applicable)

​[Lessee.StreetAddress]​

​[Lessee.City], [Lessee.State]​

​[Lessee.PostalCode]​

Official ownership of the leased horse shall remain in the name of the Owner. The Lessee cannot sell, sublease or mortgage the horse during this agreement.

Should the leased horse become injured, sick, lost, or unfortunately dies, the Lessee must inform the Owner immediately. Contact should first be attempted via telephone and also reported in writing.

OWNER CONTACT DETAILS FOR EMERGENCIES

​[Owner.FirstName][Owner.LastName]​

​[Owner.StreetAddress]​

​[Owner.City], [Owner.State]​

​[Owner.PostalCode]​

​[Owner.Phone]​

​[Owner.Email]​

The Owner will maintain all decision-making rights regarding ongoing or life-saving treatments to ensure the health and welfare of the horse.

INJURY & DEATH WITHOUT NEGLIGENCE

Where injury or death occurs as a result of natural causes or events that show no signs of negligence on the part of the Lessee, the Owner shall not hold the Lessee liable.

DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR LESSEE PROPERTY

The Lessee will not hold the Owner liable for property damage or personal injury caused by the horse during the lease period.

TERMINATION OF THE LEASE

Unless otherwise stated, this lease agreement is automatically renewable every ______ (month/year).

Should the Lessee want to terminate the lease and return the horse earlier than the agreed period of the lease, the Lessee must provide the Owner with at least ________ notice.

Should the Owner need to terminate the lease earlier than the agreed period, the Owner must provide the Lessee a minimum of _______ notice.

BREACHES AND CURE

1. The Owner has the right to end this agreement with immediate effect should the Lessee breach the terms of this agreement regarding the care and maintenance of the horse.

2. If a breach is identified, the Lessee has _______ (choose the number of days in which the Lessee must try to rectify the breach) to remedy the breach following the responsibilities stated in the agreement.

You can add test clauses to the contract where the lessee is tested by the lessor to see if he/she is capable of caring for the horse. If the lessee’s performance in caring for the horse isn’t optimal, an early termination of the contract may be reached. If this occurs, the lessor must return any advance payment given to the lessee.

MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE

All modifications of this lease must be reported in writing and distributed to all parties to be considered legally binding. Additional modifications via telephone or in-person contact will be disregarded.

The Lessee and Owner accept all terms and conditions of this horse lease agreement and confirm they have a copy of this contract.

The signer must be of legal age and responsible for what may happen to the equine. Since many competitions involve minors, it’s common for the horse lease agreement to be signed by a parent or guardian.

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Owner.FirstName][Owner.LastName]​

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Lessee.FirstName][Lessee.LastName]​

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FAQ

  • A horse lease agreement should detail everything the Owner and Lessee are responsible for and the agreed payment terms. This includes expenses, care, and maintenance on the horse. This PandaDoc simple horse lease agreement template ensures a specific payment plan is created, and both parties are fully aware of their requirements for the lease.

  • There are two common types of horse leases: Partial or Full leases. A Partial lease gives the Lessee specific timeframes to use and ride the horse. Sometimes, this agreement is known as a half-lease.

    A Full lease means the Owner will not ride or use the horse during the time of the lease unless otherwise agreed with the Lessee. This template is for a Full Lease.

  • A simple horse lease agreement template is a document in which you can enter details regarding the leasable horse, the Owner, and the Lessee. In the template, you can specify the details regarding payment and the terms your agreement requires. An equine lease agreement template is a great way to ensure both parties are completely covered and know what is required of them during the agreement.

  • To write a simple horse lease agreement template, you will need to add space for the Owner and Lessee details, list the responsibilities of both parties, and detail the terms and conditions (such as contract breaches and termination of the agreement).

    Alternatively, speed things up with the PandaDoc simple horse lease agreement template.

  • The Lessee pays for all the horse’s costs, along with paying the Owner for the lease itself. The horse’s costs include shelter, food, veterinary expenses, and hauling.

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A deed used between the owner of a horse and someone who wants to lease the horse for their use is known as a horse lease agreement. This Simple Horse Lease Agreement Template is an excellent method to make sure that both you, the owner and the lessee, are aware of each other's obligations.

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