We are thrilled to welcome you and your horse joining us as part of our program here at Brookside Farm! Here at Brookside, we have a strong emphasis on exceptional barn management, care and a welcoming atmosphere for both horse and owner. To maintain the highest quality standards, we welcome a small group of horses each year.
Reminders
- Please make sure horse is up to date on vaccines (ie. Rabies, flu/rhino) along with current coggins within one year
- Please let us know what grain your horse is currently on so we can order it or plan to switch to grain that is fed at Brookside
- Bring along any supplements or arrange to have them shipped to Brookside Friesians, 33 North West Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
We look forward to working with you and your horse!
Justin & Danielle Piascik
Brookside Friesians LLC
Training
Here at the Farm at Brookside, we have been expanding and growing! We offer a limited amount of spots for Keuring prep each season. We take the time to assess each horse in training to help each horse flourish to create a great foundation for their future! The Farm at Brookside also offers limited spots for rehabilitation for all breeds.
Breed Inspection Preparation
$1300/month*
Training specific to preparing your horse for the breed inspection. Looking to present your horse in-hand or for IBOP? Keuring prep begins in mid spring each year. From proper nutrition, proper farrier work to ground work and/or riding/driving training for an IBOP, your horse will be ready to be inspected. Training is well rounded and includes ground work, pole work and hill work, long lining, under saddle and driving work. Minimum of 3 months is required.
*Stallion board is additional $100/mo
Stallion Training
$1500/month
Stallion training is specific to preparing your stud for collection. Training includes learning to tease to mares safely, use of an AV as well as various extenders and extension methods that work best for your stallion. Does not include under saddle, driving, or ground work. Additional training can be added onto a stallion package. Stallions are turned out in individual stallion safe pastures unless discuss with the owner. Minimum of 2 months is required.
This Board and Training Agreement (the “Agreement“) is entered into as of date listed below, by and between Brookside Friesians LLC, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Company with its principal business located at 33 North West Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030 and individual below hereafter referred to as the “Owner” for board and training of the Horse identified in Section 1 below according to the following terms and conditions:
Arrival Requirements:
- With the arrival of the Horse at Brookside Farm, Owner shall provide completed Horse Emergency Information and Consent form as provided by Brookside Friesians LLC, which documents become part of this Agreement and are incorporated by reference herein, as they may be revised and re-executed from time to time as necessary.
- With the arrival of the Horse, Owner will provide proof of vaccination and Coggins. By bringing Horse to Brookside Farm, Owner certifies to the best of their knowledge the Horse is healthy and free from any symptoms of contagious disease and has not been exposed to any horse with a contagious disease for a minimum of 30 days prior to arrival. Brookside Friesians LLC reserves the right to quarantine the Horse immediately should Horse exhibit any symptoms of illness.
Services Provided and Owner Responsibilities:
In consideration for the fees paid pursuant to Section 4 below, Brookside Friesians LLC agrees to provide the following:
A) Board for the Horse, including stabling with adequate bedding, water, hay, and feed and regular turnout as indicated by Horse’s condition and temperament.
B) Regular grooming of the Horse including braiding and bathing as well as necessary grooming supplies, detanglers, liniments, fly spray etc., Body clipping, including full body clipping or partial body clipping are not considered “regular” grooming and can be provided at additional cost if desired. Basic clipping is included in regular grooming as needed.
C) If Horse is entering training in preparation for breed inspection, the Trainer will provide regular training of the Horse at a level appropriate to the Horse’s condition and experience. IBOP training will be provided in riding and/or driving. In addition to training for the riding and/or driving IBOP, the Horse’s program may include hacking, trails, lounging, groundwork, and other forms of exercise suitable for the Horse as determined by the Trainer. The Horse will be prepped to be presented at inspection to the standards set forth by breed guidelines. Owner understands each horse is an individual animal and the trainer nor Brookside Friesians LLC makes any specific representation regarding the rate at which the Horse’s training will advance or make any promise of specific competitive results.
D) Arrange for regular farrier and veterinary care for the Horse as well any additional service deemed appropriate and agreed upon by the Owner. Farrier and veterinary care will be billed to the Owner by Brookside Friesians LLC. Should Owner decide to use a specific farrier or veterinary care, Owner will arrange for appointments and notify Brookside Friesians LLC of any appointments with sufficient notice to arrange for staff to be available for appointment.
E) Provide additional body support to Horse with use of Theraplate and Mag Pro Blanketas deemed necessary by Trainer and Brookside Friesians LLC
F) All supplements Horse receives are to be provided by Owner for Horse and are not included in Board fees. Administering of supplements provided by Owner is included Board fees.
G) All costs of competition including, but not limited to, entry fees, stabling and bedding at competitions, transport and any other direct costs of competition will be invoiced to Owner.
Fees and Payments:
Breed Inspection Training fee is $1,300/mo
Stallion Board for Breed Inspection Training is additional $100/mo
Stallion Training fee is $1,500/mo
Brookside Friesians LLC will invoice the Owner on the 1st or 15th of each month. Brookside Friesians LLC reserves the right to revise rates upon 30 days’ notice to Owner.
- For payment that is more than 10 days past due, Owner will be assessed a late payment fee of $30 per instance. Any payments made by check that are returned for insufficient funds will be a fee of $50 in addition to the applicable late fee.
Illness or Injury
Should the Horse become ill or injured while in the care of Brookside Friesians LLC, Brookside will make every effort to contact the Owner as soon as practical in the circumstances. Should Brookside Friesians LLC be unable to reach the Owner, Owner hereby authorizes Brookside Friesians LLC to secure necessary emergency care for the Horse, including trailering of the Horse to an equine hospital if situation indicates, until such time as Owner can be reached. Any care secured by Brookside Friesians LLC for the Horse, including related charges such as trailering and related staff time, shall be invoiced to the Owner.
Insurance:
If the Horse is insured for mortality, loss of use and/or major medical expenses, Owner may provide relative information such as policy number, insurance carrier and emergency contact number on Horse Emergency and Consent Form in case of illness or injury so that Brookside Friesians LLC may obtain any necessary insurance company consent until such time Owner can be reached.
Notice of Termination:
It is agreed by the Owner that this Agreement may be terminated upon thirty (30) days’ notice. Notice of Termination will be issued in writing to Brookside Friesians LLC. The Horse may leave Brookside Farm at any time, pending all fees owed to Brookside Friesians LLC have been paid in full, pursuant to Massachusetts Statutes, General Laws, Part III, Title VI, Chapter 255.
Dangerous Activity and Assumption of Risks:
The undersigned acknowledges there are inherent risks associated with equine activities such as described below, and hereby expressly assumes all risks associated with participating in such activities. The inherent risks include, but are not limited to the propensity of equines to behave in ways such as, running, bucking, biting, kicking, shying, stumbling, rearing, falling or stepping on, that may result in an injury, harm or death to persons on or around them; the unpredictability of equine’s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement and unfamiliar objects, persons or other animals; certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; collisions with other animals; the limited availability of emergency medical care; and the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within such participant’s ability. The Owner expressly releases Brookside Friesians LLC and its employees from any and all claims for personal injury, injury or death to the Horse or property damage.
Additional Action: Please fill out the Horse Intake Form following the submission of the form above.