P.O. Box 800
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 306-0298 cell
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 306-0298 cell
This HAULING CONTRACT is entered into this day____________________________________________ , between Pony Express Horse Transportation ("Carrier"), and ________________________________________("Owner"). Owner agrees and authorizes the Carrier to ship Owner's animal(s) as described below subject to the following term and conditions:
Transportation Cost: $___________________________ plus all tolls incurred.
Pick up is to be from ____________________________________________________________
Drop off point is ________________________________________________________________
This includes 1/4 hour for pick-up and 1/4 hour for delivery per animal, any additional time will be charged at $50.00 per hour, charged in 1/4 hour increments.
Deposit (50%): $______________________ The deposit is usually made by Zelle electronic wire transfer. The deposit and signed contract must be received five business days prior to pick-up, unless the request is for emergency service. In which case, the entire amount (100%) is due and payable at the time of pick-up.
Balance Due: $_____________________ The balance due must be paid at the time of pick-up prior to loading any animal. Zelle is preferred, but cash or personal check will be accepted.
Cancellation: Should owner need to cancel, the deposit will be refunded if Carrier is given 48 hours written notice prior to pick-up. Email is preferred: ponyexpress1861@gmail.com Otherwise, the deposit is not refundable. If Owner creates a condition Carrier deems dangerous for transporting, ie.: due to road conditions, lack of access, "difficult loaders", the deposit is not refundable.
Carrier reserves the right to cancel due to weather or any "Act Of God" which creates a condition that Carrier deems dangerous for transporting Owner's animal(s). Should Carrier need to cancel for any reason, Owner will be refunded the deposit in full.
Pick up is to be from ____________________________________________________________
Drop off point is ________________________________________________________________
This includes 1/4 hour for pick-up and 1/4 hour for delivery per animal, any additional time will be charged at $50.00 per hour, charged in 1/4 hour increments.
Deposit (50%): $______________________ The deposit is usually made by Zelle electronic wire transfer. The deposit and signed contract must be received five business days prior to pick-up, unless the request is for emergency service. In which case, the entire amount (100%) is due and payable at the time of pick-up.
Balance Due: $_____________________ The balance due must be paid at the time of pick-up prior to loading any animal. Zelle is preferred, but cash or personal check will be accepted.
Cancellation: Should owner need to cancel, the deposit will be refunded if Carrier is given 48 hours written notice prior to pick-up. Email is preferred: ponyexpress1861@gmail.com Otherwise, the deposit is not refundable. If Owner creates a condition Carrier deems dangerous for transporting, ie.: due to road conditions, lack of access, "difficult loaders", the deposit is not refundable.
Carrier reserves the right to cancel due to weather or any "Act Of God" which creates a condition that Carrier deems dangerous for transporting Owner's animal(s). Should Carrier need to cancel for any reason, Owner will be refunded the deposit in full.
Delivery Verification
Animal(s) and equipment was received in good condition at the final destination.
Owner/Agent:________________________________________ Date:___________
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Animal(s) and equipment was received in good condition at the final destination.
Owner/Agent:________________________________________ Date:___________
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Hauling Information: PICK UP DATE _________________________________
Pick up Contact Phone: _________________________________________ Cell Barn Home Work
Name: ________________________________ Address: __________________________________________
Drop off Contact Phone:_________________________________________ Cell Barn Home Work
Name: ________________________________ Address: __________________________________________
Horse Information
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this horse was trailered?__________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this horse was trailered?__________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this horse was trailered?__________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this animal was trailered?_________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Describe any tack or harness
to be hauled with animal(s):__________________________________________________________________
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Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this horse was trailered?__________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this horse was trailered?__________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this horse was trailered?__________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Name: ____________________Breed: _________ S M G AGE:____Color:______Value:__________Ins? Y N
Last time this animal was trailered?_________ mos. Does he load easy? Y N Does he unload easy? Y N
Is there anything else I should know about this animal?____________________________________________
Describe any tack or harness
to be hauled with animal(s):__________________________________________________________________
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Terms and Conditions Initial________Date________
1. The animal(s) shall be in a healthy condition, free from contagious, infectious or transmissible disease unless the animal is being shipped to a veterinarian facility on an emergency basis. In that event, Carrier will only ship the one animal with the health condition. The Owner is responsible for all health certificates required for shipping. These documents may include a current negative Coggins, a veterinarian’s health certificate, and/or a copy of the registration papers both sides, among others.
2. The Owner agrees to provide a halter and rope for each horse, shipping boots & wraps are optional.
3. The Carrier shall exercise generally accepted professional standards in the care and supervision of the animal(s).
4. The Owner agrees that the Carrier, or the Carrier’s agents, are not liable for death, sickness, injury and/or accident, including consequential damages caused by the animal, to himself, caused to other animals, or third parties, unless such was caused by the willful and wanton gross negligence of the Carrier. In such event, the Carrier shall be liable only to the extent of the actual damages and in no event to an amount greater than the fair market value of the animal(s), not to exceed $15,000 total.
5. The Owner is responsible for all insurance on Owner’s animal(s) and personal property during shipment.
6. The Owner must provide the feed to be given to the animal(s) during shipping. Carrier will provide the animal(s) water as needed during shipping.
7. Carrier will immediately notify the Owner should the animal(s) require veterinarian services during the shipping. In the event the Owner cannot be reached, the Carrier will contact the closest local licensed veterinarian. The Owner agrees to reimburse the Carrier for all veterinary services, medications or other supplies required for the emergency treatment as determined by the Carrier and veterinarian for the health and well-being of the animal(s). Carrier shall have no liability for any such veterinarian services or related costs. The Carrier shall have lien rights against the shipped animal(s) for the value of the
veterinarian services and costs advanced by the Carrier, and shall be entitled to enforce said lien as provided by the laws of the State of California.
8. Carrier is responsible for all rules and regulations governing the shipment of animal(s) including those laws relating to the shipment of animal(s) across state boundaries.
9. Carrier shall have the right to refuse loading and shipping the Owner’s animal(s) should Carrier deem the animal(s) presents a danger to the Carrier or other animal(s) and is therefore a danger to transport. In that event, the Owner will be charged only 50% of the transportation cost.
10. It is agreed and understood that insurance is not provided to the Owner by the Carrier, and Carrier strongly recommends that the Owner carry full liability and/or medical/mortality insurance on any animal(s) being shipped. If the Owner does not carry insurance; the Owner assumes full responsibilities for the loss of the animal(s) should any loss (death or injury) occur.
11. The Owner is responsible for any damaged caused by his or her animal(s). The Carrier shall have the cost of repairing the damage estimated by a licensed facility and will invoice the Owner for payment. Should the Owner dispute the amount, he or she may submit their own written estimate to the Carrier for consideration and/or adjustment.
12. A $50 fee will be charged for any returned checks.
13. This Contract is non-assignable and non-transferable. It is entered into in the State of California and shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws of that state.
14. Should either party breach this Contract, the breaching party as determined by the court, shall be responsible for the other’s party’s 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.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION
The Owner releases the Carrier from all liability and fully indemnifies the Carrier, & the Carrier's agents, from any and all liability for any act of neglience or want of ordinary care on the part of the Carrier. The Owner further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Carrier, and the Carrier's agents, against all claims, demands and causes of action, including court costs and actual attorneys' fees incurred, arising from any death, injury, or property damage caused by the Owner's animal(s) in connection with the shipping asserted by third parties.
THE UNDERSIGNED IS 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS.
THE UNDERSIGNED IS 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS.
Owner or Agent:__________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:__________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:__________________________