HOWDY SMITH REINING HORSES
6686 Hwy 71 South
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
(870)774-1156 / (903)277-1195 (cell)
TRAINING AGREEMENT:
1. THE TRAINING FEE FOR ______________________________ WILL BE $700.00 PER
MONTH, WHICH INCLUDES BOARD AND FEED. ANY ADDITIONAL VITAMIN OR MINERAL
SUPPLEMENTS REQUESTED BY OWNER OR REQUIRED FOR A HORSE WILL BE ADDITIONAL. (WE
FEED THE FINEST QUALITY AND MOST DIGESTIBLE OATS AND ALFALFA OR COASTAL BERMUDA
AVAILABLE. HORSES ARE BEDDED ON PINE SHAVINGS. ALL LAYUPS ARE $15 PER DAY.
2. THE MILEAGE RATE WILL BE $.50PER MILE ROUND TRIP. THE EXPENSES FOR MOTEL AND
MEALS WILL BE SPLIT AMONG THE TRAILER. THE DAY CHARGE DURING HORSE SHOWS IS $40
PER DAY.
3. ALL THE HORSES WILL BE TRANSPORTED IN THE SMITH TRAILER UNLESS SPACE
DOES NOT PERMIT. THE OWNER WILL THEN HAVE THE OPTION TO HAUL HIS/HER OWN HORSE.
CUSTOMERS WHO HAUL THEIR OWN HORSES WILL BE CHARGED THE REGULAR FEE FOR
MOTEL/MEALS OR DAY CHARGE.
4. A $700.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE CHARGED ON ANY NEW HORSE TAKEN INTO TRAINING. THIS
FEE IS APPLIED TO THE FINAL MONTH'S TRAINING BILL. A 30 DAY
NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN WHEN A HORSE IS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF TRAINING OR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MONTH WILL BE CHARGED.
5. ALL ENTRY FEES, VETERINARY CHARGES, SHOEING FEES ETC. ARE TO BE
CONSIDERED THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND ARE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
THAT AREN'T INCLUDED IN THE BASE TRAINING FEE. ANY EXTRA EQUIPMENT SUCH
AS BLANKETS, JOWL WRAPS, ETC. WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE OWNER
6. A TRAINER'S COMMISSION FEE OF 10% WILL BE CHARGED ON ANY HORSE
SOLD WHILE IN TRAINING. A 5% COMMISSION WILL BE CHARGED ON ANY HORSE
SOLD THROUGH A SALE WHILE IN TRAINING.
7. ANY PRIZE MONEY WILL BE SPLIT 50/50 BETWEEN OWNER AND TRAINER (LESS ENTRY FEES)
UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. PRIZE MONEY WILL BE CREDITED TO THE
BILL IF RECEIVED BY THE TRAINER AND IS EXPECTED TO BE SENT (1/2) TRAINER
IF RECEIVED BY THE OWNER.
8. ALL MAJOR SHOW ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER IN ADVANCE.
WE LIKE TO MAIL ALL ENTRIES IN TOGETHER TO ASSURE GROUP STALLS AND WE
TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR MISSED DEADLINES WHEN THESE FEES ARE NOT
RECEIVED BY US IN ADVANCE. IF A CUSTOMER IS AT A SHOW WHERE POST ENTRIES
ARE TAKEN, PLEASE PAY FOR YOUR OWN STALLS AND ENTRIES ETC. UNLESS YOU HAVE SET
UP A SPECIAL SHOW ACCOUNT FOR US TO DRAW ON OR AUTHORIZE US TO
REIMBURSE OURSELVES THESE EXPENSES WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD.
9. OUR BOOKS CLOSE AROUND THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH AND BILLS ARE DUE UPON
RECEIPT. WE APPRECIATE HAVING A CHECK WITHIN 10 DAYS. A LATE FEE CAN BE APPLIED TO
ANY ACCOUNTS DELINQUENT AFTER THE 20TH OF THE MONTH DUE. (DUE TO THE TYPE OF
BUSINESS WE OPERATE, WE HAVE A LIMITED CLIENTEL, THEREFORE PROMPT PAYMENT OF
BILLS IS NECESSARY FOR OPERATION.) ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE SETTLED IN FULL PRIOR TO A
HORSE LEAVING THIS FACILITY. ABSOLUTELY NO HORSES WILL BE RELEASED TO AN OWNER
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BY OUR EMPLOYEES IN OUR ABSENCE UNLESS PREVIOUS
ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE! PLEASE DO NOT PUT OUR EMPLOYEES IN THIS SITUATION-
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING.
10. WE'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND THAT ALL HORSES IN TRAINING BE INSURED AND THAT
A COPY OF THAT POLICY BE IN OUR HANDS IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. WE RECOMMEND
MAJOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL COVERAGE ALSO.
HORSE_____________________________________ POLICY #_________________________
EMERGENCY INSURANCE CO.#_________________________________________________
DO YOU AUTHORIZE HOWDY SMITH TO ACT AS AGENT ON BEHALF OF YOUR HORSE IN AN
EMERGENCY SITUATION WHERE YOU CANNOT BE REACHED_________.
PLEASE LIST ANY ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS._______________________________________________
11. ALL HORSES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL RECORD FOR YOUR
PROTECTION:
EIA TEST______ EWT VACCINE_____ RHINO_____ FLU____ STREP____ WM____
PLEASE PUT DATES IN THE BLANKS. IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT FURNISHED UPON ARRIVAL,
WE WILL HAVE OUR VET ADMINISTER THE SHOTS ETC. WE WORM HORSES
EVERY 2-3 MONTHS AND WE LIKE TO HAVE WOLF TEETH REMOVED AND TEETH FLOATED
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL, IF POSSIBLE.
12. WE ALWAYS ENJOY A VISIT FROM OUR CLIENTS, BUT WE DO APRECIATE A LITTLE
ADVANCE NOTICE SO THAT WE CAN PLAN OUR TIME ACCORDINGLY. DURING BREEDING
SEASON, ANY CUSTOMER ARRIVING DURING THE BREEDING PROCEDURE MAY BE ASKED TO
WAIT IN THE OFFICE. NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN OUR BREEDING LAB AND BREEDING FACILITY
DURING PROCEDURE DUE TO INTERRUPTIONS DISRUPTING OUR EFFICIENCY. WE APPRECIATE
YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING.
HOWDY SMITH OR HOWDY SMITH REINING HORSES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS, THEFT
OR DAMAGE
HOWDY SMITH REINING HORSES DOES NOT ACCEPT HORSES FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS.
THE ABOVE POLICIES ARE INTENDED AS A MEANS OF PROMOTING BETTER COMMUNICATION
BETWEEN OWNER AND TRAINER. WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS, AND WE COULDN'T SPELL
SUCCESS WITHOUT YOU!
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO US . THANK YOU.
SIGNED__________________________________
NAME:_____________________________________________DATE:__________________________
____________________________________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________PHONE:____________________
HOWDY SMITH REINING HORSES
6686 Hwy 71South
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
HOME #870-774-1156 CELL #903-277-1195
GOALS QUESTIONAIRE:
NAME OF
OWNER:___________________________HORSE________________________DATE________
WE WELCOME YOU AS A CUSTOMER AND YOUR HORSE INTO HOWDY SMITH REINING HORSES
TRAINING PROGRAM. EVERY PERSON WHO PUTS A HORSE INTO TRAINING USUALLY HAS A GOAL
IN MIND FOR THAT HORSE. A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING AND SHOWING PROGRAM IS BUILT NOT
ONLY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HORSE AND RIDER, BUT ALSO ON THE
COMMMUNICATION BETWEEN TRAINER AND OWNER! TAKE JUST A MINUTE AND CONSIDER WHAT
YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH BY PUTTING YOUR HORSE INTO TRAINING. BE REALISTIC AND
CONSIDER THE STANDARD OF COMPETITION WHEN YOU SET YOUR GOALS. WE FEEL THAT YOU
DESERVE AN HONEST EVALUATION ON YOUR HORSE AFTER PRELIMINARY TRAINING. IN TURN,
WE WANT YOU TO BE HONEST IN YOUR COMMUNICATION WITH US ABOUT YOUR GOALS AND
PRIORITIES. USE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AS A GUIDELINE AND FEEL FREE TO ADD
ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS.
1. HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND TO LEAVE YOUR HORSE IN TRAINING?
_____30 DAYS _____60 DAYS _____90 DAYS ____INDEFINITELY
2. DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR HORSE?______ WHAT PRICE RANGE DO YOU HAVE IN
MIND?_________________*KEEP IN MIND THAT A 10% COMMISSION IS CHARGED ON ANY HORSE
SOLD WHILE IN TRAINING. DO YOU WANT TO ADJUST THE PRICE ACCORDING TO HOW MUCH
ADDITIONAL MONEY YOU GET INVESTED IN THE HORSE WHILE IN TRAINING?
3. DO YOU EXPECT THE TRAINER TO SHOW YOUR HORSE OR DO YOU EXPECT TO SHOW THE
HORSE YOURSELF?_____DO YOU WANT YOUR HORSE SHOWN ON A NATIONAL OR REGIONAL
LEVEL?_________ ARE YOU A MEMBER OF ANY SPECIAL CLUBS OR SHOWS THAT YOU
ESPECIALLY WANT TO SHOW AT?
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE TRAINERS RIDING OR
SHOWING YOUR HORSE, AND IF SO PLEASE EXPLAIN?
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6. WHEN YOUR HORSE GOES HOME, WILL IT BE EXPECTED TO BE SUITABLE FOR A YOUTH OR
NON PRO RIDER?(THIS WILL HELP US EVALUATE YOUR HORSE . SOME HORSES ARE WELL
SUITED FOR A TRAINER AND EXCEL BUT DO NOT HAVE AN ATTITUDE TO WORK IN HARMONY
WITH A YOUTH OR NON PRO RIDER?
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7. DO YOU HAVE ANY "PET PEEVES" THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
8. IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL THAT YOU FEEL LIKE YOU WOULD WANT TO BE CONTACTED
ABOUT?
9. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC SHOW THAT YOU ARE SHOOTING FOR OR DO YOU HAVE ANY
SPECIFIC DEADLINE GOALS IN MIND?