the sample sale/purchase agreement below is a guide only to the sort of agreement that may be made between the seller and buyer of a horse.
agreement of sale this agreement, dated this _____ day of ________, 200_ is made by and between _______________ ("seller") and _________________ ("buyer").
buyer details:
seller details:
name:
name:
address:
address:
horse details:
veterinary examination:
(to be paid for by the buyer)
name:
contingency examination:
age:
coggins test:
colour:
date of test:
markings:
breed:
sex:
height:
payment details:
purchase price £:
_____________
deposit £:
_____________
deposit date:
_____________
balance due £:
_____________
balance due date:
_____________
seller warrants:
(check which of the following warranties are to be included in the agreement)
the seller covenants that he/she is the lawful owner of said equine; that he/she has the right to sell said equine; and that he/she will warrant and defend the equine against lawful claims and demands of all persons.
the seller makes no other promises, express or implied, including the warranties of fitness for a particular purpose unless further provided in this agreement.
buyer waives any claim for damage should said equine fail to meet the above warranties at the time of delivery, unless such a defect is discovered within (x) days from delivery to buyer.
health warranty:
to the best of his knowledge, the horse has no unsoundness or health problems on date of sale which would cause the horse to be unfit for regular training.
other:
disputes:
will any disputes be settled through arbitration?yes/no
legal disputes shall take place and be governed by the laws of ___________ (state country/state).
in witness whereof the parties, intending to be legally bound,
hereby have set their hand and seal on the day above written.
seller buyer
__________________________ _________________________
(signature) (signature)
