Belmont Farm NZ Ltd

Grazing Contract - Code of Conduct - Hazard Register

    Jen Jones – 0277624722 Steve Binks – 0210568105      

Grazing Contract

  1. Liability

  1. a. All horses grazing on the property are ultimately the responsibility of their owner.

    1.b We as grazing managers will be in touch with the owner immediately if we have any concerns.

    1.c We recommend horses and gear are insured with a suitable insurance company in all instances.

    1.d Belmont Farm omits any responsibility for injuries or illness of animals at the farm.

    1.e The grazer has sighted the property, fencing and facilities and is satisfied with the upkeep of the  property. 

    1.f The grazing managers take no responsibility for loss, damage or theft of any personal items.

2. Securing Your Space At Belmont Farm

Your horse’s space at Belmont Farm will only be secured on:

2.a Signing of this contract and agreeing to:

  • The Grazing Contract

  • The Health and Safety Policy

  • The Grazing Code of Conduct

2.b Payment of the first week’s grazing to account: Belmont Farm NZ Ltd 01-0735-0133381-00.

2.c Securing your lesson type and frequency with Jen.

3. Emergency Vet Care

3.a The grazer agrees to allow the grazing manager to call a vet if their horse requires emergency treatment.

3.b Contact with the grazer via phone will be attempted first.

3.c Any veterinary costs accumulated to be covered by grazer. 

 

4. Termination of Contract

4.1 The grazing manager has the right to ask any grazer to leave but will give the grazer two weeks’  notice of contract termination. 

4.2 If grazing payment falls more than 2 weeks in arrears, the grazing contract will be terminated  automatically, and the horse must be removed from the property. 

4.3 The grazer agrees to give the grazing manager two weeks’ written (email) notice of contract termination.

4.4 The grazer may leave anytime  in those two weeks notice period.

4.5 Full payment for the two weeks will be required before leaving the property. 

4.6 All hay, storage and items within the tack room belonging to the grazer must be removed within the notice period.

4.7 Any items being used by the grazer belonging to Belmont Farm must also be returned to us during the notice period.

4.8 The grazer understands that we are an educational facility, and taking part in regular lessons at Belmont Farm is a condition of grazing with us.

5. Payment

5.a Payment of grazing goes to account: Belmont Farm NZ Ltd 01-0735-0133381-00

5.b Reference: Your horse’s name + ‘GRAZING’

5.c Auto-payment to go out each Friday in advance before weeks start.

5.d Grazing managers reserve the right to increase the weekly grazing amount with one calendar  month’s notice. 

6. Health and Safety

6.a The grazer agrees to follow the rules outlined below in the ‘Rules and Regulations’ section of this contract.

6.b The grazer agrees to ensure all family and friends visiting the farm are aware of the hazards outline below in the ‘Hazards Register’ of this document.

6.c The grazer agrees to notify us immediately of any hazards at the farm.

Rules and Regulations: 

• Dogs are not permitted to be brought onto the property without prior permission. 

• When entering the property, please shut the main gate before parking up.

• Helmets must be worn while mounted at all times.   

• Children under 16 years old must be actively supervised at all times.

• The last to leave turns the pump off and the electric fences on.

• The tack room and the shed must be locked when you leave; code to be provided on arrival to the property  and signing of contract. 

• All facilities are used at your own risk. 

• Grazers will take full responsibility for any guests they have visiting the property. Guests must  be advised of the rules, regulations, and hazards. 

• Damage caused by grazers or their horse, with the exception of usual wear and tear, are to  be reported immediately and the grazer will be responsible for damage repair costs. This  may include but is not limited to significant fencing or gate damage, fire damage or arena  equipment damage. 

• No vehicles are permitted anywhere other than the driveway and must be driven at a safe  speed. 

• All gates to be closed at all times. Please do not leave any gate open without prior permission. 

• Please advise the grazing manager in advance if you are coming onto the property before 6am  or after 9pm. 

• Grazers may use the tack shed to store their equestrian gear. The grazing managers take no responsibility for loss, damage  or theft of any personal items. Grazers are responsible for taking out their own contents  insurance.  

• Stables must be skipped out after use. 

• Yards must be poo picked after use. 

• Please pick up all poo, farrier trimmings and excess hay from yard area, car park area and arena before you leave.

• Grazers must not move their horse to any paddock not allocated to them without permission  from the grazing manager.

Hazard Register 

Electric fences 

All paddock fencing over whole property.

Risk of electric shock. Assume fencing is on at all times. Do not touch fences and keep children away. 

Horses and stock 

Throughout property Risk of injury from horses kicking,  biting or trampling. Do not enter  

paddocks with stock in them unless you have permission.

Vehicles 

Driveway and car park Risk of being struck by vehicle. Check  driveway for oncoming vehicles. 5km max speed on driveway. Watch for children and pets.  

Trees 

Throughout property Risk of falling branches causing injury.  Keep clear of tall trees in strong  

winds.  

Farm vehicles 

Throughout property Tractor, slasher, lawnmower, horse  floats, vehicles turning in driveway. Note it’s hard to hear/see anyone when on the tractor or mower.

Code of Conduct

  1. Please do not consume alcohol on the yard or in the stables area.

  2. As we also operate as a riding school, we appreciate our grazer’s etiquette around students. Remember, they aspire to be a horse owner like you.

  3. The arena is in exclusive use by the riding school for hours situated in each termly timetable (printed and displayed in the tack room). 

  4. Any Belmont equipment used by grazers (e.g, lunge line) are to be put back in the correct place.

  5. Ensure you share the grazer tack room equally, and be mindful and respectful of each other’s possessions.

  6. Bullying or unkindness are not tolerated at Belmont Farm. Everyone is here to enjoy their horse!

  7. Grazers are expected to keep the farm tidy alongside the grazing managers and Belmont Coaches. 

  8. Be mindful of others on the yard, and only tie your horse next to a horse they already know.

  9. Grazers are expected to be safety conscious when at the farm.

  10. Off to help one another and keep each other safe at the farm.

Submission of the form below indicates you agree to the above contract and have read through and understand our Health and Safety Policy. We will receive a time-stamped record of your submission.