2000/2001 AHHA Stallion Service Auction
Agreement (Contract)

American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc.
222 East Main St., Suite 1
Lexington, KY 40324

Agreement for the 2001 Breeding Season

The Auction shall be governed by the following terms and conditions.

1. Bids made on the stallion service fee shall be made by sealed bid only. The minimum bid shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). The buyer agrees to pay to the stallion owner other expenses associated with breeding his/her mare, such as booking fees, per day mare care, shipped semen and/or any veterinary expenses, etc. The buyer will contract with the stallion owner for all mare care costs and all veterinary expenses incurred during breeding. IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION REGARDING THESE FEES, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO CONTACT THE STALLION OWNER/AGENT PRIOR TO THE BIDDING.
   
   
2. Bidding opens on December 20, 2000 and closes on January 20, 2001.
   
   
3. Bids will only be accepted on this form (or a photocopy). Only one bid per form. Bidder may list more than one stallion with an order of preference in cases where only one service is desired, but any one of several stallions is acceptable.
   
   
4. Bids postmarked before the opening date or after the closing date will not be accepted. Postal service postmarks will be used to decide eligibility.
   
   
5. In case of a tie bid, the earlier postmark will decide the winner.
   
   
6. The stallion service fees being offered are for the 2001 breeding season.
   
   
7. The buyer agrees that his/her mare must meet the stallion owner's approval and that his/her mare will conform to all health requirements of the stallion owner.
   
   
8. Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to opening of the bids. AFTER THAT TIME, THE WINNING BIDDER WILL BE OBLIGATED TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE AMOUNT BID WHETHER OR NOT THE BID IS USED BY THE MARE OWNER. Refunds will be made only in cases where the stallion dies or becomes unfit for service prior to servicing the mare
   
   
9. Should a stallion die or become unfit for service prior to breeding the buyer's mare, the buyer shall contact the American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc. The AHHA will notify the stallion owner, and any money paid for the stud service will be refunded and shall constitute payment in full for any damage that may be incurred by the buyer or his/her agent.
   
   
10. THE WINNING BIDDER AGREES TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THE STALLION OWNER CONTRACT FOR THAT STALLION.
    
    
11. The buyer agrees and acknowledges that he/she fully realizes that there is a possible danger of injury or death involved in the breeding of horses and the attendant care of the mare. Buyer voluntarily assumes all risk of accident, injury or death to said mare and specifically releases the American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc., its officers, employees and agents from all liability for any and all injury or disability suffered by or sickness or death of the mare in foal from any cause whatsoever, and specifically waives any and all claims resulting from such injury, disability, illness, or death.
    
    
12. Buyer specifically acknowledges and understands that the American Holsteiner Horse Association, Inc., makes no warranties either expressed, implied or by any other means of interpretation in connection with this agreement. IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD BY THE BUYER THAT THE AMERICAN HOLSTEINER HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC. IS ACTING AS NOTHING MORE THAN SELLING AGENT OF THE STALLION OWNER, AND THE STALLION OWNER IN TURN HAS AGREED TO CONTRIBUTE THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE STALLION SERVICE FEE TO THE ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN HOLSTEINER HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC. (IN U.S.Funds).
    
    
13. REGISTRATION OF FOALS RESULTING FROM THIS BREEDING IS SUBJECT TO THE ESTABLISHED BREEDING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE AMERICAN HOLSTEINER HORSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
    

PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE, ALONG WITH THE NAME(S) OF THE STALLION(S) ON WHICH YOU ARE BIDDING. Written confirmation of receipt of bids will be mailed.

Return Bidding Agreement Form to:

           AHHA Stallion Service Auction 
           C/O Masu Hamacher
           PO Box 105 
           Micanopy, FL 32667
           phone: (352) 466-3511

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2000/2001 AHHA Stallion Service Auction - The Stallions
2000/2001 AHHA Stallion Service Auction - Bidding Agreement (form)
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