Simple Horse Lease Agreement Template

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

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 ___________________________________________.

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: _______________

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

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.

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.