Legal Term
horse boarding contract vet emergency cost sharing clause
Legal Definition
A contractual provision that allocates financial responsibility for unforeseen, urgent veterinary care between a horse owner and the boarding facility. It typically specifies notification procedures, cost-sharing percentages or caps, and may define qualifying emergencies, preventing disputes when immediate medical decisions are required.
In Plain English
If your horse gets hurt or sick suddenly, this clause decides who pays the vet bill and how much. It's the fine print that determines if you or the barn on the hook for a $10,000 colic surgery.
Example in a Contract
EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE
1. Notification: The Owner must be contacted immediately via provided phone number for any emergency. If unreachable, the Facility may authorize treatment.
2. Cost Allocation: For emergencies arising from the Facility's negligence, the Facility bears 100% of costs. For all other emergencies (including illness, injury from normal activity, or pre-existing conditions), costs are split 50/50 between Owner and Facility, with Owner's share capped at $2,500 per incident.
3. Pre-Authorization: For non-life-threatening procedures exceeding $1,000, Facility must obtain Owner's written consent, except where delay would jeopardize the horse's life.
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