Longacres Riding Camp - Winter Horse Home Information - 2008
Special times to see Longacres horses the week of July 21st:
We are on break and will not be riding Monday and Tuesday, July 21 and 22. You may visit at 11am Monday, and at 7 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week, and at the times listed in this article after Wednesday.
Longacres is a horse show oriented riding school, and has a very high quality of horses and ponies. Many people who are considering the purchase of their own horse borrow a Longacres horse for a season first, so they don't have to make the investment in their own horse until they are sure they will enjoy the responsibility. Others take the same Longacres horse year after year, giving it up for only the 14 week camp season every year.
MEET THE HORSES
Click here to visit our "Meet the Horses" page. You will see that we own real show horses of top quality. All of them are leased out to people like you for the many months of the year when we are not open for business. You will not find a better opportunity to have the use of a top quality horse for little or no investment anyplace! If you have a slow internet connection, click here for our older and smaller "Meet the Horses" pages.
TO GET A HORSE
Make an appointment to visit Longacres and look at a number of horses that might suit your needs, The riding staff at Longacres will ask you where you plan to keep the horse, and how it will be cared for. If you can provide a suitable home for the horse at your own farm, or at a boarding stable, you will be asked to give the Longacres staff three choices of horses that interest you. You will be notified if we feel we have a horse that meets your expectations and we are comfortable with the stable arrangements.
INEXPERIENCED HOMES
We prefer to send out horses to people who have previous experience caring for their own horses, or who have other horses of their own already. If you have little experience caring for horse's yourself, we suggest that you make arrangements to keep the horse at a reputable boarding stable, or with a friend who knows horses. It is possible to take a horse if you are not experienced yourself, but it will be necessary to have a more experienced horse person available to help you if you have problems. Many local riding instructors or stable owners will provide you with advice and occasional help for a modest fee.
HOW TO GET TO LONGACRES
Take the New York State Thruway to exit #54, and then Rte. #400 to the #20A exit in East Aurora. Turn right on #20A, and follow 20A through the Village of East Aurora (20A is Main Street in East Aurora). Go around the traffic circle at the west end of town, and continue on 20A, west for about a quarter of a mile. Opposite Monroe Muffler, bear left on Mill Road. Follow Mill Road for three miles, you will see our first entrance at 1529 Mill Rd (right hand side) . This is our office - please PASS this ENTRANCE and continue for another ½ mile. Our Barn entrance is located at 1745 Mill Rd. on the right side of Mill. There is a wide gravel drive going 600 feet straight back between the trees, and opening onto several large riding fields. It is the only thing like it in the area. We have decorative split rail fence and small green signs with yellow lettering.
WHEN TO COME?
The first step is to stop in while our students are riding and watch the horses go so you have an idea which ones might be good for you. We ride Monday through Friday, 10AM to Noon, 3:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:15 to 8:00 PM. You may stop here any of those times before July 31st to watch the horses. You must then return for a second visit and interview with our staff on any Monday or Wednesday at 7:15 PM. We encourage you to visit more than once to watch the horses in action, and to ask our riders questions about the way the horses ride. (Although appointments are not necessary, it is helpful if you call to let us know you are coming at any particular time, as we sometimes take unexpected field trips.)
WHAT WILL IT COST?
There is no charge for taking a horse. You are responsible for the cost of trucking the horse from Longacres to your stable, and back again the following June. We do require you do use our approved trucker. Horse trucking charges are approximately $2.25 per loaded mile, with a $75 minimum. A RETURN TRUCKING DEPOSITalso must be made before you take a horse, which will cover the cost of shipping the horse back to Longacres. These are the ONLY deposits we require ahead of time. All other expenses are for normal routine bills that you would pay where you keep the horse boarded.
We do require insurance to be purchased for some of our more expensive show horses for the term of the agreed loan period. If you are loaned one of these horses you will incur this extra cost. It is approximately $450 - $550 for basic coverage (that is all that is required) - $800 for the more comprehensive policies including vet coverage for one year.
We prefer that you supply your own saddle and bridle, but if that is not possible, we can rent you a saddle and bridle for $250 for the year (if available). We use all English equipment, though most of our horses ride very well western style.
If you have your own stable, you can expect to pay about $180per month for feed and bedding for a horse; a little less for a small pony. You will also need the services of a blacksmith about every two months. If you board at a commercial stable, you may pay anywhere from $285 to over $450 per month. Quality English riding stables may charge much higher rates.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Camp Longacres, 1529 Mill Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716 - 652 - 9495) or visit our website - www.longacres.com and follow the link on the home page for the Winter Home Loan Information
Longacres Winter Horse Home Contract 2008
Camp Longacres, 1529 Mill Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716-652-9495)
Anyone borrowing a Camp Longacres horse for the winter, (non-camp months), is completely responsible for the horse's care as though it were their own horse. This care includes the horse's board, feed, blacksmithing, and any minor or routine veterinarian costs; (minor: any single item or individual vet call up to $350; routine: two wormings per year). The borrower is also responsible for trucking the horse both from and back to Camp Longacres. A trucking deposit, (proportioned by mileage) and tack rental fee, if required, must be submitted before the horse may be removed from the premises. The trucking deposit will be refunded to the borrower when the horse and any tack equipment is returned to the camp at the end of the agreed term. Any deposit will be forfeited should a horse be returned before its scheduled time. NOTE: should a borrower return a horse before the agreed term has expired without arranging for someone else acceptable to the camp to take over the care of the horse, the borrower shall be responsible for the costs of boarding the horse at the prevailing rates for the balance of the agreed term, or until the camp places the horse with a new home. If the horse requires vet services costing more than $350, Camp Longacres will reimburse the borrower for such expenses, PROVIDING that the borrower notifies the camp in advance and secures the camp's approval of such services. It is understood that the borrower will pay the first $350 towards every vet visit.
RELEASE: The borrower assumes full responsibility for any damages or personal injury caused by the horse while it is in his possession. The horse shall be considered in the borrower's possession from the time the horse leaves the Longacres stable until the time that the horse is returned to the camp at the end of the agreed term. It is Specifically agreed that Camp Longacres assumes NO LIABILITY for any damage or injury caused by the horse while it is in the borrower's possession. While it is expected the proper care and treatment will be given to borrowed horses, the camp shall not hold the borrower responsible for injury to or the death of the horse due to unforeseeable accident or illness. This does not release the borrower from responsibility for the loss of a horse in clear cases of neglect or negligence.
Deposits will be refunded upon presentation of the borrower's copy of this contract along with a complete record of blacksmith and vet visits to be kept on the back of this form.
Name of Horse:______________________________ a Camp Longacres horse will be placed for the
period beginning __(approx.) August 23rd, 2008_____and ending___May 20th 2009_________________.
With: Name: __________________________________________ phone: ______________________
Address: _______________________________________cell phone:_______________________________
_______________________________________________email address____________________________
Name and age of Riders __________________________________________
Person we may contact if you cannot be reached in an emergency (extended family member or close friend):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________Cell Phone___________________________________
The above horse will be stabled at: Address above: ____________________; If other, fill out below:
Stable Name _________________________________________Phone ____________________________
Stable Address ________________________________________________________________
Give complete directions from Longacres to your stable on the back of this form:
A total fee of: ______________has been paid and shall be applied as follows:
___________________ Trucking deposit ______________________Tack Rental
Printed Name of person responsible for this horse during the agreed time period:
______________________________________________________________________________
I have read the above agreement and accept all of its terms:
Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: __________
Longacres Winter Horse Home Contract 2008
Camp Longacres, 1529 Mill Road, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716-652-9495)
SPECIAL AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF SHOW HORSES OR FOR HORSES STABLED AT DISTANT LOCATIONS
Horse Name ________________________ Agreed Value___________________________
It is agreed and understood that Longacres will expect borrowers of expensive show horses or those taking horses for the winter to stables more than 100 miles from Longacres to assume greater responsibility for vet bills and for accidents than is otherwise the case with Longacres winter horse home agreements for less expensive school horses that are stabled nearer to Longacres. The above named horse is in this category.
The borrower of the horse covered by this agreement agrees to reimburse Longacres for the above stated value of the horse in case of the horse's death or an injury resulting in the long term loss of use of the horse if such loss or injury occurs during the term of this agreement. Borrowers are encouraged to purchase horse mortality insurance with Longacres as a named insured and the party to be paid for any such loss. Alternatively, the borrower may place a cash deposit with Longacres for the period of this contract, which shall be forfeited in case of the loss of the horse.
Anyone borrowing a Camp Longacres horse for the winter, (non-camp months), is completely responsible for the horse's care as though it were their own horse. This care includes the horse's board, feed, blacksmithing, and any routine veterinarian costs and all vet costs incurred due to an injury (major medical insurance coverage is available as an option to most horse mortality insurance policies). The borrower agrees to pay the vet costs for any single incident or individual vet call up to $650 for any illness of the horse and for routinevet care such as wormings or any immunizations required by the borrower's barn). The borrower is also responsible for trucking the horse both from and back to Camp Longacres. A trucking deposit, (proportioned by mileage) and tack rental fee, if required, must be submitted before the horse leaves Longacres to be trucked to the borrower's stable. The trucking deposit will be refunded to the borrower when the horse and any tack equipment is returned to the camp at the end of the agreed term, or shall be used to pay for the return trucking trip. Any deposit will be forfeited should a horse be returned before its scheduled time. NOTE: should a borrower return a horse before the agreed term has expired without arranging for someone else acceptable to the camp to take over the care of the horse, the borrower shall be responsible for the costs of boarding the horse at prevailing rates for the balance of the agreed term, or until the camp places the horse with a new home.
If the horse requires vet services for an illness costing more than $650, Camp
Longacres will reimburse the borrower for such expenses, PROVIDING that the borrower notifies the camp in advance and secures the camp's approval of such services. It is understood that the borrower will pay the first $650 towards every vet visit. (This provision is intended to protect the borrower from being responsible for thousands of dollars in vet costs for an unexpected and recurring health problem that would not result in the loss of the horse. In many cases involving very large vet bills, the mortality insurance required by this contract would likely come into play before vet bills for an uninsured sickness reached large amounts.)
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LIABILITY RELEASE: The borrower assumes full responsibility for any damages or personal injury caused by the horse while it is in his/her possession. The horse shall be considered in the borrower's possession from the time the horse leaves the Longacres stable until the time that the horse is returned to the camp at the end of the agreed term. It is specifically agreed that Camp Longacres, inc assumes NO LIABILITY for any damage or injury caused by the horse while it is in the borrower's possession.
SPECIAL provision for Termination of this agreement in case of excessive vet bills for illness of horse:
The above provision provides a "cap" to non-injury vet expenses of $2100 including possible horse board for a period after the termination of this lease by this option.
Deposits will be refunded upon presentation of the borrower's copy of this contract along with a complete record of blacksmith and vet visits to be kept on the back of this form.
Name of Horse:______________________________ a Camp Longacres horse will be placed for the period:
Beginning: _______(approx.) August 23rd, 2008_____and Ending:______May 20th 2009_________________.
With: Name: __________________________________________ phone: __________________
Address: ______________________________________________cell:__________________
__________________________________________________ email_____________________
Name and age of Riders __________________________________________
Person we may contact if you cannot be reached in an emergency(extended family member or close friend):
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________cell_________________________________ Page 2 of 3
The above horse will be stabled at: Address above: ____________________; If other, fill out below:
Stable Name _________________________________________Phone ____________________
Stable Address ________________________________________________________________
Give complete directions from Longacres to your stable on the back of this form:
A total fee of: ______________ has been paid and shall be applied as follows:
___________________ Trucking deposit
____________________ Reimbursement for horse insurance, etc
___________________ other: (tack rental, etc)
Printed Name of person responsible for this horse during the agreed time period:
______________________________________________________________________________
I have read the above agreement and accept all of its terms:
Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: __________
(for the borrower)
Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: __________
(For Camp Longacres, Inc)
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