Liability Waiver & Service Terms
Please review the official service terms for Lawrence Racing Stables, including training, boarding, transportation, racing, payment policies, and liability terms.
Important Notice
By booking services, signing a contract, or submitting payment, the client acknowledges they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined below. These terms apply to horse training, boarding, transportation, handling, racing-related services, payment policies, and liability responsibilities with Lawrence Racing Stables.
Service Terms & Conditions
1. Assumption of Risk
Equine activities involve inherent and unavoidable risks, including unpredictable horse behavior, injury, transport incidents, illness, or death. By engaging our services, the client voluntarily accepts all such risks.
2. Release of Liability
The client agrees to release and hold harmless Lawrence Racing Stables, its owners, employees, and representatives from any claims arising from training, boarding, handling, transportation, or racing activities, including claims of negligence to the fullest extent permitted by Arizona law.
3. Care, Custody & Control
All risk of loss remains with the horse owner at all times, including during training, boarding, transportation, and racing.
4. Owner Responsibility for Third-Party Injury
The owner is fully responsible for any injury or damage caused by their horse to any person or animal, including jockeys, handlers, or other horses.
5. Veterinary Responsibility
All veterinary expenses are the sole responsibility of the owner, including injuries that occur during transport, training, boarding, or racing. Emergency care may be authorized if the owner cannot be reached.
6. Insurance
Lawrence Racing Stables does not provide mortality, medical, or transport insurance. Owners are encouraged to carry their own coverage.
7. No Guarantee of Performance
No guarantee is made regarding racing results, earnings, or future performance.
8. Client-Provided Information & Reliance Disclaimer
Lawrence Racing Stables relies on information provided by the owner, trainer, or agent and is not responsible for issues resulting from incorrect, incomplete, or withheld information.
9. Payment Terms & Late Fees
Payment for all services, including but not limited to training, boarding, transportation, and horse purchases, is due within 15 days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing.
A late fee of 10% will be applied to any unpaid balance after 15 days. Additional late fees may be applied to balances that remain unpaid.
Accounts that remain unpaid beyond 30 days may be subject to service suspension and additional collection actions.
Accounts that are 90 days past due may result in:
- Immediate termination of services
- Referral to collections
- Exercise of lien rights as permitted under Arizona law
- Retention of the horse until all outstanding balances are paid in full
The client agrees to pay all costs associated with collection of unpaid balances, including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, and collection agency fees.
Lawrence Racing Stables reserves the right to refuse future services to any client with outstanding or unresolved balances.
A minimum late fee of $100 may be applied to any past due invoice regardless of balance.
Preferred payment method is Zelle (heath.lawrence1@gmail.com). Other accepted methods include PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and credit card (2.99% processing fee applies to credit card payments).
10. Lien Rights & Possession
Lawrence Racing Stables shall have a lien on any horse in its care, custody, or control for any unpaid charges, including but not limited to training, boarding, transportation, veterinary coordination, and related services.
If payment is not received as agreed, Lawrence Racing Stables reserves the right to:
- Retain possession of the horse until all outstanding balances are paid in full
- Deny release of the horse for any reason, including transfer, sale, or transport
- Continue charging applicable fees, including boarding and care, while the horse remains in its possession
If the account remains unpaid, Lawrence Racing Stables may exercise all rights available under Arizona law, including enforcement of the lien and recovery of the horse’s value to satisfy the debt.
The client agrees to pay all costs associated with enforcement of this lien, including but not limited to attorney’s fees, court costs, and related expenses.
Failure to satisfy outstanding balances may result in the sale or disposition of the horse as permitted by applicable law.
11. Governing Law
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
12. Third-Party Booking & Payment Responsibility
If transportation or services are arranged by a trainer, agent, or third party, that individual is considered an authorized representative of the horse owner. The owner remains fully responsible for all charges, regardless of any separate agreements or communication between the owner and trainer. Lawrence Racing Stables is not responsible for payment disputes between parties.
13. Horse Identification & Documentation
The client must provide the horse’s official registered name and accurate identifying information prior to service. All information must be truthful and complete. Lawrence Racing Stables may refuse service if proper identification or documentation is not provided.
14. Right to Refuse Service
Lawrence Racing Stables reserves the right to refuse or discontinue services at any time if safety concerns arise, if proper documentation is not provided, or if conditions are deemed unsuitable for transport or handling.
15. Compliance & Accuracy of Information
Clients and their representatives are responsible for providing accurate and complete information required for services. Lawrence Racing Stables is not liable for any issues, delays, or consequences resulting from incorrect, incomplete, or withheld information.
16. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Lawrence Racing Stables shall not be liable for any injury, illness, death, loss, or damage to any horse, person, or property arising out of or related to services provided, including but not limited to training, boarding, handling, transportation, or racing activities.
Lawrence Racing Stables shall not be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of use, loss of value, loss of earnings, or missed racing opportunities.
In all circumstances, any liability of Lawrence Racing Stables shall be strictly limited to the total amount paid by the client for the specific service giving rise to the claim.
The client acknowledges that equine activities involve inherent risks and agrees that Lawrence Racing Stables is not acting as an insurer of the horse or any associated outcomes.
17. Attorney Fees
In the event of legal action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Payment Methods
We prefer payment via Zelle to:
We also accept PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, and credit card. A 2.99% processing fee applies to all credit card payments.
Invoice Agreement
Payment of an invoice constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of the Lawrence Racing Stables Liability Waiver & Service Terms.
If services are arranged by a trainer or third party, the horse owner remains fully responsible for payment.
Invoices are due within 15 days. Late fees and additional actions may apply to overdue balances.
Work With Lawrence Racing Stables
If you have questions regarding our services, transportation, training programs, or terms, please contact us directly. We’re here to help and ensure a smooth, professional experience.