This agreement is entered into the day of said contract and shall be effective starting May 1st between lessor and lessee. The lessee is agreeing to care for and maintaining _______________________ (Registered Equine Name) known as __________________ (Barn Name) and page leasing fee agreed between lessor and lessee for exclusive use of the animal for the purpose of riding and showing at the Branch County Fair and/or the State Horse show.

The lessor shall not be held responsible for loss or damage, injury, claim, demand, cost and expenses arising out of or connected with the use, stabling or actions for the leased animal whether under control and supervision of the lease or not. The lessor will not be responsible for any accident or injury to any person or animal that comes in contact with the above-named animal.

The estimated value of the horse is a private treaty between both parties. The lessee is responsible for obtaining insurance if required to pretext for theft or death. If for any reason the animal is stolen or must be put down or dies while under lessee care of the lessor, the lessor shall accept the agreed upon amount and hold no further claim against lessee. In the above situation, proper veterinary care must be utilized, and the lessor must be notified immediately.

The lessor agrees not to hold the lessee responsible for death or veterinary care outside ordinary care for any pre-existing medical conditions the animal has at the start of the lease.

Should the animal become for sale during the term of the lease, and a legitimate offer is made on the horse by a third party, the lessee shall have the right to match the offer and assume ownership of the animal before any offer would be accepted.

The lessee shall use proper care and good judgment in maintaining and training. Keeping the animal in quality show condition or as close as or better than when lease began.

The lessee agrees to follow practice of good husbandry which protects the animal from suffering illness. This includes but is not limited to keeping all required immunization, regular veterinary care and adequate food, water, and attention. Lessee shall be responsible for all expenses during lease including boarding, farrier, transportation, and show expense. All fees, creditors of the lessee who are notified of the agreement.

This lease is only for the purpose of proof of leasing for the Branch County Fair an Equine animal