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Shipping From: (Complete pick-up infromation including contact name, address, phone numbers, and e-mail address.)
Shipping To: (Complete delivery information including contact name, address, phone numbers, and e-mail address )
The Shipper agrees:
He/she will make all arrangements for the following and assume the costs thereof:
1. Health Certificate dated within 30 days of transport destination date. (Required)
2. Negative Coggins (EIA) Test within 6 months of transport destination date. (Required)
3. Delivery instructions (Rate Request Form)
4.   Halter (Required)
5. Shipping boots, wraps, blanket(s). (Optional)
6. Other arrangements:
Shipper will maintain and provide proof of current horse mortality insurance.
OR
Shipper elects not to carry horse mortality insurance and assumes ALL risks therein (to include but not limited to
injury, death, illness or disease, physical damage or harm).
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Shipper agrees to:
      (1) pay the Transporter the sum of $
U.S. Dollars for the transport of the aforementioned horse(s) or other animal(s) indicated above;
      (2) layover is available on non-direct trips.   agrees to pay $
per day for boarding (if applicable);
and
      (3) reimburse Transporter
for all veterinary services, drugs and other medical supplies in the event of an emergency or as the
Transporter deems necessary for the well-being of the aforementioned horse(s) or other animal(s).
A deposit of at least 50% of the shipping fee is due in advance of the trip.  
The balance of the shipping fee may be paid in advance, at pickup or at delivery PRIOR to unloading any
horse(s) or other animal(s).   For your convenience we accept cash, certified checks, money orders, personal or business
checks (up to 14 days prior to transport) and all major credit cards through PayPal online or by calling 606-526-9408 (office) or 606-524-HAUL (cell).
Shipper will be responsible for all collections fees for default on a check.
Transporter shall be entitled to a lien against the transported horse(s) or other animal(s) for possible sale at auction
to recover charges and expenses associated with collection of original invoiced amount and other contractually agreed
expenses.   Lien to be placed in compliance with local and state regulations.
Other Charges
The rate you are quoted is for door to door delivery (when possible) and care of your horse(s) or other animal(s).  
However, surcharges may apply for any of the following:
♦ Box stalls, if not in the original quote, are available for a surcharge.   The amount depends on the shipment
location.
♦ Tack charges range from $25.00 for a small tack trunk or saddle to $75-$100 for very large and heavy tack
trunk.   If not pre-scheduled, the decision to take is up to the driver.
♦ A change of pick-up or delivery location from that quoted may be subject to a surcharge after review.
♦ Waiting time at a barn for the pick-up or delivery person will be charged at a rate of $50.00 per hour after the
first 30 minutes of waiting.
♦ Difficult access roads to locations will have a surcharge if not disclosed in the original quote.   The surcharge
will depend upon the difficulty of the road and the additional time required to reach the location.
♦ A "hard loader fee" of $50.00 per hour may be applied after the first 30 minutes of attempted loading or unloading.
♦ A fee of $75.00 will be applied for any returned checks.
♦ In the event we arrive at the pick-up location and are unable to transport your horse(s) or other animal(s) because
of the lack of required paperwork; misrepresentations; or we are unable to safely load your horse after using
diligent efforts to safely load 50% of the shipping fee will be retained.
Cancellations
Shipper agrees to tender to Transporter, for transportation hereunder, a $100.00 processing fee per horse and/or per stall (a box stall is considered to be two stalls) should Shipper cancel shipment more than two weeks prior to shipping; not less than 25% of the agreed upon shipping charges should Shipper cancel shipment less than two weeks prior to shipping but more than 72 hours of scheduled pick up; and not less than 50% of the agreed upon shipping charges should Shipper cancel shipment within 72 hours of scheduled pick-up.
Force Majeure
It is agreed that in the event of a riot, war, Act of God, governmental regulations, or other causes beyond the reasonable control
or the parties, which event makes performance under this Agreement impossible, the terms of this Agreement shall be suspended during the period of such
events or acts and neither party shall be liable to perform.
The Transporter Agrees:
Transporter agrees to provide services to Shipper as described herein under contract, in equipment designed to meet Shipper's needs as provided herein,
at the rates set forth herein.  
Delivery instructions shall be prepared by the Shipper (Rate Request Form) and
followed as closely as is reasonable under the circumstances by the Transporter.  
Delivery of the horse(s) or other animal(s) tendered for transport to Transporter shall be evidenced by a pick-up and delivery receipt prepared
by the Transporter and signed by the Transporter, Shipper and Consignee or its agents or employees at the loading
and unloading points respectively.
Transporter will use due diligence to safely transport, feed and care for the aforementioned horse(s) or other animal(s), but makes no guarantees as to the
health or physical condition of the horse(s) or other animal(s) upon departure or arrival.
Every effort will be made to pick-up and deliver horse(s) or other animal(s) on suggested dates/times.  
We cannot be held responsible for delays caused by traffic, detours, threat of poor weather, poor road conditions or any emergency horse or animal health needs that may
arise along the trip route.
In the event the horse(s) or other animal(s) require the services of a veterinarian, the Transporter
will immediately notify the Shipper.   In the event the Shipper cannot be reached, the Transporter is hereby authorized,, as agent for the Shipper to call
the first available licensed veterinarian of his/her choice.   All fees charged by said Veterinarian shall be the sole and
exclusive reaponsibility of the Shipper with no liability whatsoever on the Transporter for such fees.
Modification of Agreement
No modification of this agreement and no waiver of its terms shall be valid or binding unless in writing and signed by all parties.  
Shipper understands that this is the entire agreement between the Shipper and the Transporter, its agents or employees, and it
supersedes and cannot be modified or changed in any way by the representations or statements of any employee or agent of
the Transporter of Shipper.
Applicable Law
The laws of the State of Kentucky shall apply, except as Federal law or regulations may conflict, in which
case the latter shall take precedence with regard to the terms of this Agreement.
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