^{13526 Hwy 377  Whitesboro, TX  76273}

  ^{office 903/429-3161        fax  903/429-6067} 

I hereby agree to breed the mare____________________________________, Reg. No. _________________,to  the

 Stallion___________________________________   for the 2005 season at $____________ Breeding Service Fee.  Of this amount, a Booking Fee, of $500.00 is payable with this contract.  The balance of the Breeding Fee will be paid when the mare is picked up. All other expenses - including board, vet expenses, foot care (if necessary) will be due monthly.  All bills must be paid in full when the mare departs.

1.  Live foal guaranteed with return privilege in season. It is understood that, should the foal not stand up and nurse, I will be entitled to a return privilege. This guarantee applies only if I notify you within one (1) week from death of foal. This notice must be accompanied by a statement from a licensed veterinarian. If the mare is to be returned and the owner of the mare fails to deliver her for rebreeding the following year, then any and all fee shall not be refundable.

2.  The breeding season will begin February 10th and close July 15th.  I agree to leave my mare at Kyle Ranch until she has had a positive pregnancy examination of 30 days by a veterinarian. If the mare departs before our veterinarian pronounces her to be in foal, we will not be liable for a rebreed and the Live Foal Guarantee is void.

3.  Diligent effort will be made to settle the mare: however, if for any reason she does not settle, this will entitle the mare owner to one return breeding the following year, providing the balance of the stud fee is paid before the mare departs from the ranch. The rebreed is good the following year only.  I will not hold the stallion owner or his representatives liable, nor will I be charged the remaining breeding fee if the rebreed is not desired; however, the booking fee is not refundable. In the event that a rebreed becomes necessary there will be a $500.00 handling charge to the mare owner.

4.  It is further agreed that should the stallion die or become unfit for service after the mare is pronounced safely in foal, the Kyle Ranch and the stallion owner are released from all further responsibility.  If mare dies, or becomes unfit for breeding, the Mare Owner may return the following season ONLY with a substitute mare approved by Breeder.

5.  A “Breeder's Certificate” will be issued upon notification of the birth of the foal.

6.  The Mare's Registration Certificate or a Photostat copy of the front and back of the certificate must be furnished. All mares must have a Veterinarian Health Certificate within 30 days and current Coggins test within 6 months. The vaccinations that are required are: Eastern/Western Booster, Tetanus Booster, Rhino and Flu. If proof of these is not furnished they will be given at the ranch. Also a special vaccination for Strangles will be given to both mare and foal upon arrival. I agree that the Breeding Manager may have a veterinarian check my mare for normal breeding conditions and to perform such other veterinary services, including sonogram, etc., as Breeding Manager deems necessary at mare owner's expense. Both mare and foal's feet will be cared for on an as-needed basis at mare owner’s expense.

7.   Mares that are not halter broken will not be accepted. Aged mares that have been barren for three or more years will not be accepted.

8.   I understand and agree that neither K Bar 4 Ranch, Inc dba Kyle Ranch nor his representatives, nor Stallion owner(s), will be responsible for accidents, sickness, or death to the mare or foal; however, he and his representatives will take all reasonable precautions in their care and supervision. This contract is entered into in the State of Texas and will be interpreted and enforced under Texas Law (Chapter 87, civil practice and remedies code); (an Equine Professional is not liable for an injury or the death of a participant in Equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of Equine activities).

9.   When Kyle Ranch or his representative signs and returns one copy of this contract to me, it will then be a binding contract on both parties subject to the above terms and conditions. This contract is not valid unless completed in full and may not be altered or amended, except by written mutual consent of the parties herein.  This contract is not transferable.

10.   All accounts 30 days past due will be assessed a finance charge of 1 ½% per month.

^{KYLE RANCH
13526 Hwy 377  Whitesboro, TX  76273  
 Office 903/429-3161             Fax 903/429-6067
email:  pete@petekyle.com}