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Horse Bill of Sale
Date: [DATE] Place: [CITY, COUNTY, STATE]
1. Seller and buyer
Seller: [FULL NAME OF SELLER OR FARM], [ADDRESS], [PHONE], [EMAIL]
Buyer: [FULL NAME OF BUYER], [ADDRESS], [PHONE], [EMAIL]
2. The horse
Barn name [BARN NAME]
Registered name and number [REGISTERED NAME], No. [REGISTRATION NUMBER], [BREED REGISTRY]
Breed [BREED]
Sex [MARE / GELDING / STALLION / FILLY / COLT]
Foaling date [DATE OR YEAR]
Color and markings [COLOR, FACE AND LEG MARKINGS]
Height [HANDS]
Microchip, tattoo or brand [NUMBER OR DESCRIPTION, OR "NONE"]
Included with the horse: [TACK, BLANKETS, PAPERS, OR "NOTHING"].
Mare in foal (fill in only if it applies): the mare was bred to [STALLION'S NAME AND REGISTRATION] on [BREEDING DATE(S)]. The unborn foal [IS / IS NOT] included in this sale. Live foal guarantee and breeding certificate: [TERMS OR "NONE"].
3. Price and payment
Price: $[AMOUNT] ([AMOUNT IN WORDS] dollars)
Deposit paid on [DATE]: $[AMOUNT], credited to the price
Balance of $[AMOUNT] paid by [CASHIER'S CHECK / WIRE / CASH / OTHER] on or before [DATE]
The seller signs the receipt in section 9 when the full price is paid.
4. Delivery and risk of loss
The horse will be delivered at [PLACE] on [DATE AND TIME]. [WHO ARRANGES AND PAYS FOR TRANSPORT].
The risk of injury, illness or death of the horse passes to the buyer when [THE BUYER OR THE BUYER'S HAULER TAKES THE HORSE / OTHER AGREED MOMENT]. Until then, the seller bears it.
5. Title
The seller states that the seller owns the horse, has the right to sell it, and that the horse is free of any lien, security interest or claim, except: [LIST ANY LIEN OR "NONE"].
The seller will sign the breed registry transfer and deliver the registration papers to the buyer by [DATE].
6. Health, veterinary check and disclosures
Pre-purchase veterinary examination: [DONE BY A VETERINARIAN CHOSEN BY THE BUYER ON [DATE] / OFFERED AND DECLINED BY THE BUYER]
Health papers the seller will give the buyer (as your state requires for sale or transport): [TEST RESULTS, HEALTH CERTIFICATE, OR "NONE REQUIRED"]
Known health, soundness or behavior issues, past injuries, surgeries and medications: [DESCRIBE, OR "NONE KNOWN TO THE SELLER"]
Vaccination, deworming, farrier and dental records handed over: [YES / NO / LIST]
7. Warranties (check one)
[ ] AS IS. THE HORSE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY EXCEPT THE WARRANTY OF TITLE IN SECTION 5 AND ANY STATEMENT WRITTEN IN SECTION 6.
[ ] With these warranties only: the seller warrants that [FOR EXAMPLE: THE HORSE IS SOUND FOR [USE] AS OF DELIVERY; THE HORSE HAS NOT BEEN NERVED]. These warranties last until [DATE OR PERIOD].
8. Other terms
[TRIAL PERIOD, RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL, BOARDING UNTIL PICKUP, OR "NONE"]
This bill of sale is the whole agreement. Changes are valid only in writing signed by both parties. The law of [STATE] applies.
9. Signatures
Name Signature Date
Seller [NAME] ____________________ [DATE]
Buyer [NAME] ____________________ [DATE]
Witness (optional) [NAME] ____________________ [DATE]
Receipt of full payment. The seller received $[AMOUNT] in full on [DATE]. Seller: ____________________
For me: before we sign
[ ] Price of $500 or more: the agreement is in writing and signed, at least by the party it is enforced against (Va. Code 8.2-201; RCW 62A.2-201)
[ ] The horse is identified by registration number, markings, microchip or brand, so there is no doubt which horse is sold
[ ] Section 5 lists every lien, or "none"; the seller warrants title anyway unless clearly excluded (Va. Code 8.2-312)
[ ] "As is" is in capital letters and checked, or the warranties are written out: "as is" or "with all faults" excludes implied warranties, unless the circumstances indicate otherwise (Va. Code 8.2-316(3))
[ ] What the seller said about the horse is written in section 6: a statement of fact that is part of the bargain can be an express warranty (Va. Code 8.2-313)
[ ] Washington: in sales of livestock, including horses, there is no implied warranty against sickness or disease if the seller followed animal health laws and did not mislead (RCW 62A.2-316(3)(d))
[ ] The moment risk passes is written in section 4 (Va. Code 8.2-509(4))
[ ] I checked my state's rules for health tests, health certificates, brand inspection and transport before the horse moves