HORSE BILL OF SALE

This Horse Bill of Sale (the "Agreement") is entered into on the day of ______, 20_____  (the "Effective Date") by and between:

SELLER

Seller Name

Phone

Email Address

Street Address

City

State & Zip

BUYER

Buyer Name

Phone

Email Address

Street Address

City

State & Zip

2. HORSE DESCRIPTION

The Seller agrees to sell, and the Buyer agrees to purchase, the following horse:

HORSE DESCRIPTION

Registered Name (or Barn Name)

Registration Number (if applicable)

Sex (Stallion / Mare / Gelding)

Date of Birth

Breed

Color / Markings

Current Location of Horse

Additional Description / Identifying Features (optional)

3. PURCHASE PRICE

3.1 Price. Buyer shall pay Seller $  United States Dollars (the "Purchase Price") for the Horse. The Purchase Price shall be paid by   (e.g., cash, certified check, wire transfer) upon or before delivery of the Horse to Buyer.

3.2 Transfer of Possession. Seller shall deliver possession of the Horse to Buyer at the Horse's current location, or as otherwise agreed in writing, upon receipt of the Purchase Price in full.

3.3 Commissions. Buyer acknowledges that the payment of commissions is a commonly accepted custom and practice in the equine industry. One or more commissions may be included in the Purchase Price, and Buyer has no objection to the same.

4. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

4.1 SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASE OF THIS HORSE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN "AS IS" SALE.

4.2 Seller represents that Seller is the sole and lawful owner of the Horse and has full authority to enter into this Agreement.

4.3 Seller represents that the Horse is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, and claims of third parties.

4.4 Upon receipt of the Purchase Price in full, Seller shall deliver to Buyer the Horse's registration papers (if any) and all documents necessary to transfer ownership and registration.

5. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

5.1 BUYER WARRANTS THAT BUYER HAS PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE HORSE AND FOUND IT SUITABLE FOR BUYER'S INTENDED PURPOSE.

5.2 Buyer has had the opportunity to conduct, at Buyer's expense, a veterinary pre-purchase examination by a licensed veterinarian of Buyer's choosing and is satisfied with the results, or has knowingly waived such examination.

6. RISK OF LOSS

Upon Transfer of Possession as defined in Section 3.2, Buyer assumes all risk of loss, injury, sickness, or death of the Horse. Seller's responsibility for the Horse's care and well-being ceases at the time of transfer.

7. RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE

Buyer hereby releases and promises not to sue Seller, and any of Seller's owners, officers, employees, agents, and representatives, for any loss, liability, damage, or cost whatsoever arising out of or related to the purchase of the Horse by Buyer. In the event Seller retains legal counsel to enforce the terms of this Agreement or to defend against any claims made by Buyer (whether a lawsuit is filed or not), Buyer agrees to pay Seller's reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.

8. ASSIGNMENT

Neither party may assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.

9. ATTORNEYS' FEES

In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party reasonable attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with such dispute.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of  . Any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be brought in the county of  ,   (State). The parties consent to jurisdiction and venue in that location.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any written addenda signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the sale of the Horse and supersedes all prior discussions, representations, and agreements. This Agreement may not be modified except by a written instrument signed by both parties.

12. SEVERABILITY

In the event that any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect as if the invalid provision had never been included.

13. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT: BUYER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER IS AWARE OF THE INHERENT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EQUINE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE UNPREDICTABLE NATURE OF HORSES, AND ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR BUYER'S OWN SAFETY AND WELFARE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE AND OWNERSHIP OF THE HORSE. BUYER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT UNDER THE EQUINE ACTIVITY LIABILITY LAWS OF MANY STATES, AN EQUINE PROFESSIONAL MAY NOT BE LIABLE FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES. BUYER IS ADVISED TO CONSULT THE LAWS OF THE APPLICABLE STATE.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

Seller Signature

Buyer Signature

Printed Name

Printed Name

Date

Date

Address

Address

City, State, Zip

City, State, Zip

This document is provided as a general-purpose template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation. Governing law provisions should be completed by the parties to reflect their jurisdiction.