Free Virginia Horse Boarding Agreement Template
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Last updated: 2026-07-01

NOT LEGAL ADVICE: Review this template with a licensed attorney in your state before use.

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HORSE BOARDING AGREEMENT — VIRGINIA

This Boarding Agreement ("Agreement") is made on [DATE] between:
Stable: [BARN OR STABLE NAME] ("the Stable"), located at [BARN ADDRESS]
Owner: [HORSE OWNER FULL NAME] ("the Owner"), of [OWNER ADDRESS], phone [PHONE]

1. HORSE. The Stable agrees to board the following horse(s):
Name: [HORSE NAME]   Registered name: [REGISTERED NAME OR "N/A"]
Breed: [BREED]   Age: [AGE]   Color: [COLOR]   Sex: [SEX]
Identifying marks / microchip: [DETAILS]

2. BOARD AND SERVICES. Board type (circle one): full board / partial board / pasture board / self-care.
Included services: stall or shelter, [#] feedings per day of [FEED TYPE], hay, water, turnout [SCHEDULE], stall cleaning [FREQUENCY].
Services NOT included (billed separately or arranged by Owner): farrier, veterinary care, dentistry, deworming, blanketing, training, exercise, mane pulling/clipping, holding for vet/farrier at $[RATE].

3. FEES. Monthly board is $[AMOUNT], due in advance on the [DAY] of each month. A late fee of $[AMOUNT OR %] applies after [GRACE PERIOD] days. Returned payments incur a $[AMOUNT] fee. Board may be adjusted with [30/60] days' written notice.

4. STANDARD OF CARE. The Stable agrees to provide reasonable and customary care consistent with accepted equine husbandry practices. The Stable is not the insurer of the horse's safety or health.

5. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. Owner shall provide proof of: negative Coggins within the previous 12 months, current vaccinations ([LIST]), and a regular deworming program. The Stable may refuse entry or require quarantine for any horse showing signs of contagious illness.

6. EMERGENCY CARE. If the Stable cannot reach the Owner during a medical emergency, the Owner authorizes the Stable to obtain veterinary care up to $[AMOUNT], at the Owner's expense. Preferred veterinarian: [NAME / PHONE]. Preferred farrier: [NAME / PHONE]. In a life-threatening situation, the attending veterinarian's judgment controls.

7. RISK OF LOSS AND LIABILITY. The Owner acknowledges the inherent risks of equine activities and boarding, and agrees that the Stable is not liable for injury to, or death, illness, escape, or theft of the horse, nor for injury to the Owner or the Owner's guests, except where caused by the Stable's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Owner is encouraged to carry mortality, major-medical, and personal liability insurance.

8. OWNER'S PROPERTY. Tack and equipment are stored at the Owner's risk. The Stable is not responsible for loss or damage.

9. STABLEMAN'S / AGISTER'S LIEN — VIRGINIA. The Owner acknowledges that unpaid board fees may give rise to a lien on the horse under Virginia's Agister's lien (Va. Code § 55.1-715). Virginia's agister's lien may be enforced by retaining the horse and conducting a public sale after 30 days' written notice to the owner pursuant to Va. Code §§ 55.1-714–55.1-716. Nothing herein limits any lien or remedy available to the Stable under Virginia law. The Owner is advised to consult a licensed Virginia attorney regarding the current scope and procedures of this lien.

10. TERMINATION. Either party may terminate with [30] days' written notice. The Stable may terminate immediately for nonpayment, dangerous behavior of the horse, or violation of Stable rules. Upon termination, all outstanding charges are due before the horse leaves the property.

11. RULES. The Owner agrees to follow the Stable's posted rules, barn hours [HOURS], and instructions of Stable staff. Guests are the Owner's responsibility and must sign the Stable's liability release.

12. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Virginia. Any dispute shall be resolved in the courts of [COUNTY], Virginia. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.

NOT LEGAL ADVICE. This template is a free starting point for informational purposes only. Review this document with a licensed attorney in Virginia before using it.

Stable signature: ______________________  Date: __________
Owner signature: ______________________  Date: __________