Terms of Hire
We are Wee Horsebox Hire (owner), Hazelfield, Howpark, Grantshouse, TD113RP. These terms shall apply to the hire of the horsebox that we supply to you (Hirer) No contract shall exist between owner and renter for the hire of the horsebox and any services until we have received and accepted your order and paid in full.
On confirmation of your order there shall exist a binding legal contract between us that shall be governed by Scottish Law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
You shall be responsible to us for ensuring the accuracy the terms of any order (including whether the horsebox is adequate for your purposes) submitted by you, and for giving us any necessary cooperation, assistance and information relating to the hire of the horsebox or as we may reasonably require within a sufficient time to enable us to perform the contract in accordance with its terms. We may change these terms without notice to you in relation to any future hire.
- Description and Price of Hire Services
The description and price of hire services that you order will be as shown in our quotation already provided to you
The day of collection and the day of return must be the same for full day hire, half day hire and hourly hires unless otherwise organised with the owner to collect from 7pm the day before at an additional cost of £25.
The company will provide the renter with a i. rental agreement for the period of hire, signed by both parties to confirm agreement to all terms and conditions held within this contract ii. comprehensive vehicle insurance for period of hire ii. full tank of fuel upon hire of horsebox iv. full instruction of how to operate the horsebox v. Twenty Four hour rescue/road side assistance.
- Extension of Rental Period
Owner may extend the period of rental at the request of the Renter. The renter will pay such additional deposit or deposits, as the Owner shall require. In the event of extension(s) the new date and time agreed for the return of the horsebox shall then become the due back date. In no event shall the duration of the rental exceed three months in aggregate.
- Warranties by Hirer and Additional Driver – Owner Rights
- a) Hirer agrees to return horsebox to Owner in the same condition received, ordinal wear and tear accepted, on due date specified overleaf
- b) Hirer agrees not to use Vehicle for Hire or reward nor use it in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation, nor remove it (without prior written consent of owner) from England, Scotland, Wales.
- c) Hirer hereby warrants and undertakes to the Owner
- i) the accuracy of the information supplied to the Owner;
- ii) that in the case of business rental this Agreement is entered into by the Driver for and on behalf of the hirer
iii) that he will not operate horsebox or permit the horsebox to be operated in any way that would violate this contract, including: Driving by any person under 23 or over 70: in motor sport events (including racing, pacemaking, rallying, reliability trials, and speed testing); to propel or tow any vehicle or trailer; by any person driving when unfit through drink or drugs or with blood alcohol concentration above the
limit prescribed for the time being by road traffic legislation: by any other person other than the Renter or additional Driver shown overleaf; under authority of any licence other than his own if renter or driver leaves the horsebox unlocked or fails to secure the keys; other than on a paved public highway, private road or driveway; in a reckless or imprudent manner or if the horsebox is deliberately damaged;
- iv) that the licence shown to Owner at the time the horsebox is rented is his own and fully valid; v) that he will further protect the interests of the Insurer and the Owner by ensuring the horsebox is always locked when unattended: and the keys are secure.
If Hirer commits any breach of the agreement, as outlined in clauses 3(a) – e) inclusive, Owner may treat the agreement as terminated and may seize, without legal process, or notice to Hirer, the horsebox at any time and place and Hirer waives all claims for damages connected with such a seizure; e) Hirer authorizes Owner to verify through credit agencies, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency or any other sources, personal, driving and credit information provided by Hirer and any additional drivers overleaf.
4.Payment
- a) Full payment is required at the time of booking in the name of the driver (No cash). A refund of 50% will be given if cancellation is made 7 davs prior to the date of hire. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to hire date will be non-refundable.
- b) All outstanding sums in respect of the price for the hire services will become payable not less than 10 working days before the proposed commencement of hire. Unless we have already received the full outstanding payment from you in respect of the total hire services, we shall automatically invoice the balance of the price 10 working days before the proposed commencement of hire. You hereby acknowledge that you will be required to provide us with payment in advance of hire.
- c) The horsebox will not be made available to you until we have received in cleared funds all sums due and payable to us for the hire services.
- d) The hiring of the horsebox will commence on the date on which you collect the horsebox as agreed. e) We will use all reasonable endeavors to have the horsebox available for collection on the date agreed but we shall not incur any liability whatsoever in the event of any delay arising from matters beyond our reasonable control.
- f) The horsebox will be provided with a full tank of fuel at the commencement of hire. Please note obligations in respect of fuel when returning the horsebox.
- g) Prior to the release of the horsebox, you shall be required to provide us with the following forms of identification in respect of each proposed driver of the horsebox: – each drivers current driving license, passport and a recent utility bill containing details of their current residential address.
- h) Please note that, notwithstanding your payment of all sums owing to us in respect of the proposed hire, the horsebox will not be available to you until we are reasonably satisfied with your forms of identification and the horsebox will not be released until all such documents have been produced in accordance with these terms.
- i) You may park your own vehicle, at your own risk, free of charge at our premises Rockrose Equestrian, for the duration of the hire.
- j) Renter expressly agrees to pay owner on demand:
- k) A charge will be made for delivery and collections to be made by prior arrangement.
Hirer expressly agrees to pay owner on demand i) the mileage at rate specified overleaf plus other charges, if applicable even if an account is forwarded to a third party; ii Collision Damage Waiver (if any), Theft Protection Insurance (if any), Personal Accident Insurance (if any), Legal Liability Insurance (if any) and miscellaneous charges at
the rate specified overleaf; iii)All fines and court costs for parking, traffic or other legal violations assessed against the horsebox Hirer Driver or Owner until horsebox is returned, except where caused through fault of Owner. Hirer is liable as the owner of the horsebox in respect of: any fixed penalty offence committed in respect of that horsebox under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988; any excess parking charge which may be incurred in respect of that horsebox in pursuance of an Order under Sections 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or the Road Traffic Act 1991;
- l) In the event that the horsebox’s fuel tank is not returned full you hereby authorize us to fill the tank on your behalf and charge the costs of such fuel to the hirer
- m) Value Added Tax and all other taxes (if any) payable on the aforesaid items;
- n) Owners costs, including reasonable legal fees where permitted by law, incurred collecting payment due from Hirer hereunder;
- o) Fair market value of repairing damage howsoever caused to the actual horsebox supplied, administrative fees, plus loss of revenue at the daily rate of £115 or £135 based on Owner’s loss of use of the horsebox, diminishment of value, towing, storage, impound fees, regardless of fault or negligence of the Hirer or any other person, and regardless of whether damages are a result of an act of God. Owner shall have the sole right and responsibility to repair the horsebox. Damage should be reported in writing to the office where the vehicle was rented as soon as possible and in any event within 24 hours after the Vehicle was damaged;
- p) In the event of theft, fair market value of replacing the horsebox, administrative fees, plus loss of revenue at the daily rate shown overleaf based on the Owner’s loss of use of the horsebox, if Theft Protection Insurance is not purchased or does not apply.
- q) If the horsebox is stolen, it should be reported to the Owner immediately, and in any event within 24 hours after the horsebox was stolen. It should also be reported to the Police immediately and a crime reference number should also be obtained immediately, regardless if Hirer’s own insurance or if Owner’s insurance applies;
- r) Hirer agrees to allow Owner to compute and debit final charges to Hirer. If Hirer breaches this agreement, Hirer agree to cease using horsebox and to pay all expenses incurred by Owner in returning horsebox to place of rental.
- s) A deposit of £200- £500 may be required. This is refundable when the horsebox is returned and the condition is checked. Any damage to the horsebox will be assessed and cost agreed between the two parties. The deposit can be in cash or bank transfer. Inspection of the horsebox may take up to 3 working days
- Your Right to Cancel
- a) You have the right to cancel the contract at any time up to the end of seven working days from the date that the contract was agreed between us. However, you will NOT be able to cancel the contract once we have begun to perform the hire services with your agreement.
- b) To exercise your right of cancellation, you must give written notice to us by hand or by post or email, at the address shown above, giving details of the hire services ordered.
- c) Once you have notified us that you are cancelling the contract, we will (if you are entitled to cancel the contract in accordance with these terms) refund you within 14 days for any sums that have been paid by you for the hire services.
- d) You may request the termination of the contract at any time. Your request must be in writing and sent to us at the address shown above and you agree that no refund of any fees for the hire services will be due to you in the event of such a termination.
- Your Obligations to Us, You undertake to owner as follows:
- a) You shall not during the hire of this contract, not sell, assign, mortgage, lend, let on hire or otherwise dispose of or part with possession of the horsebox or part thereof nor attempt to purport to do so.
- b) We must be notified immediately of any change in your address and upon request by us promptly inform us of the whereabouts of the horsebox.
- c) Use all partitions and such other equipment for the safe transportation of animals and not transport any animals unless they have been properly secured.
- d) Do not carry more persons or animals than is recommended by the horsebox manufacturers and at all times comply with all load and weight restrictions as may apply from time to time in using the horsebox and not overload the horsebox or permit the horsebox to be overloaded.
- e) Please note that smoking is strictly prohibited in any part of the horsebox.
- Return of Horsebox
- a) On termination of the hire however or whenever occasioned or on expiry of the period of hire, you shall no longer be in possession of the horsebox with our consent and shall (unless we otherwise agree forthwith return the horsebox (including tyres, tools, handbooks and accessories) to us at our premises in good clean order and working condition and at your expense and risk
- b) Unless we otherwise agree in writing, the return of the horsebox shall be made by you returning it at our premises on or prior to the date agreed for the expiry of the hire.
- c) Please ensure that you return the horsebox on time and in accordance with these terms. It is important that the horsebox is returned on time so that it can be prepared in readiness for release to other customers. You will be allowed 15 minutes either side of your collection time to be with us. If you are later than this, we will not guarantee that your hire may go ahead and you will not be refunded.
- d) For all full day hires, we ask that our lorry is returned by 7pm that evening. Late return charges may apply. e) In the event that you do not return the horsebox on time and in accordance with these terms: – a penalty payment of £100 will immediately become payable to us. You shall fully indemnify us against any other claims, liability, damages, losses, costs and expenses suffered or incurred by or awarded against us and arising from your failure to return the horsebox in accordance with these terms.
- f) Please note that no refunds or other discounts will be given where the horsebox is returned early. g) Horsebox should be returned in condition it was taken.
- h) When you pick up the lorry it will have a full tank of fuel, when returning the fuel tank must be full, there is a Fuel Station at Asda Dunbar 4 miles away. If the tank is not full we will charge £2 per litre to refill.
- Owner’s Insurance
- a) Hirer is insured upon and subject to the terms and conditions of the policy of insurance held by the Owner in respect of the horsebox and its use against liabilities to third parties including passengers who are non-fare paying and for whom there are permanently fixed seats.
- b) A copy of the policy shall be kept available for inspection by the Hirer at the registered office of the Owner specified overleaf.
- c) In respect of each and every incident resulting in damage to the horsebox, the Hirer shall forthwith upon demand pay to the Owner the appropriate excess on such insurance towards or in settlement of the cost of making good any such damage on a full indemnity basis and the cost and expenses incurred by the Owner in proceeding to recover the same from the third party. In the event of the Owner receiving from the third party any part of the amount of such costs and provided the Renter shall have performed its obligations hereunder the Owner shall repay to the Renter the like part of such excess.
- d) You shall remain solely responsible for insuring and keeping insured all personal goods and possessions that do not belong to us or are otherwise provided by us at the commencement of hire including all horses and such other animals that we consent to being carried in a horsebox and the transportation of the same under an appropriate insurance policy with suitable cover and with a reputable insurer. Such insurance should include cover against risk of loss or damage by fire, theft, accident, and other risks, including third party risks, as are normally insured against in this respect.
- e) In no event shall we be responsible to you for any loss or damage to personal goods or possessions, horses and other animals and you hereby agree to indemnify us against any loss, damage or injury to the horsebox
(and any of its contents)(except for any caused by our own negligence) in so far as it is not covered by a policy of insurance.
Please note that the insurance policy maintained by us in respect of the horsebox is subject to a £500 excess and you hereby authorise us to charge all sums not covered by a policy of insurance to Hirer.
- In Case of Accident The Hirer shall in the event of an incident that results in damage to the horsebox procure that:
- a) The driver of the horsebox completes and delivers to the Owner the relevant accident report within 24 hours after the accident;
- b) No admission of liability is made to any person in relation to such accident:
- c) Any writ of summons, summons or other document relating to any proceeding arising out of such accident is forthwith delivered to the Owner at the address overleaf;
- d) All assistance is rendered to the Owner and its insurers to the conduct of such proceedings including without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing permitting such proceedings to be brought by the Owner in the name of the Renter and defending any proceedings brought against the Renter;
- e) The Hirer shall forthwith upon demand fully and effectually indemnify the Owner against all losses, liabilities, costs, actions, claims or demands which it may incur or have brought or made against it in relation to the horsebox or its use and which are not recoverable under a policy of insurance whether the same is effected by the Owner or Renter;
- f) The names and addresses of all witnesses thereto are collected and given to the Owner. g) If an incident occurs whilst on hire, the hirer must provide photographic evidence of any damage caused to either vehicle by either party. For the purposes of the DATA PROTECTION ACT (S) 1998, the Owner or any subsidiary of the Owner may hold and process by computer or otherwise the information given to Owner by the Renter or any Additional Driver to identify other products or services which might be relevant and for statistical analysis.
- h) In the event of loss of the vehicle key the hirer will be liable for cost of replacement and a fee of £100 for delivery of spare key.
- Renters Indemnity Provision
Upon demand from Owner, Renter agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Owner harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, injuries, claims, demands, costs and expenses incurred by Owner in any manner from this rental transaction or from the use or operation of the rental horsebox by any party, including claims of or liabilities to third parties and agrees to present a claim to their insurance carrier for all such expenses. If Renter has no insurance to cover such events or losses, Renter agrees to pay Owner for such losses.
- Ownership
The horsebox shall at all times remain the property of the owner and you shall have no rights to the horsebox other than as hirer and you shall not do or permit or cause to be done any matter or thing whereby our rights in respect of the horsebox are or may be prejudicially affected.
- Insurance policies
The Horsebox must not be taken outside England, Scotland or Wales without permission of the owner and extra costs would be incurred. Please note the following Insurance policies.
- a) Any person between aged between 23 years and 70 years old and holding a full British licence for 24 months. b) Free of physical defect or infirmity.
- c) Not been convicted of the following motoring offences
AC/BA/CD/DD/DR/IN/LC/MS/TT/UT/XX within the past 5 years, or convicted of more than two of the following motoring offences in the categories CU//MS/MW/PC/PL/SP/TS in the past 4 years.
- d) Not involved in more than one accident in the past 3 years.
- e) Not engaged in any of the following: a) Professional entertainment or sport b) Involved in the horse racing industry c) Undergraduate or students under 23 years of age d) Foreign Service Personnel, Armed Forces f) A contract of hire not exceeding 30 days (unless approved by the Insurer)
- g) The carriage of Passengers for Hire & Reward, Courier use or fast food deliveries.
- h) NB: Drivers not qualifying with these conditions may at times be included subject to additional terms, this must be approved PRIOR to hire.
I agree to all the above terms and conditions, I fit all the insurance criteria and have provided proof with valid driving license.
Signed Owner ……………………………………………………………………………………
Date ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Signed by Hirer……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Important Information
Telephone / Emergency
Jamie Paterson 07729510155
Jade Paterson 07827239766
Hours of collection and return must be communicated to owner before hire, a sum of £20 per hour will be charged for late return.
Please clean out the lorry before returning and wash out any mess in the horse area. A fee of £80 will be charged if the vehicle is returned in a condition deemed unsatisfactory.
When you pick up the lorry it will have a full tank of fuel, when returning the fuel tank must be full, there is a Fuel Station at Asda Dunbar 4 miles away. If the tank is not full we will charge £2 per litre to refill.
Included Mileage: Full day hire up to 300 miles, Half day hire 100 miles. Any excess mileage will be charged for
Please note our insurance is fully comprehensive, any excess you are liable to pay, and covers any damage to the box including that caused by the horse however we do not insure your horse or your personal belongings, this is the hirer’s responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to qualify for self drive hire?
– Current driving licence
– Two forms of proof of address ( no older than 3 months )
– DVLA check code
How Old do I need to be?
– Drivers from 23 to 70 years old
What are the pick up and drop off details?
– Pick up and drop of a Rockrose Equestrian Centre, Sunnyside Farm, Haddington EH414PZ – Between 7 am and 7 pm
Can you deliver the horsebox ?
– Delivery available up to 30 miles radius subject to availability and additional charges apply Is there a mileage limit?
– Yes for full day hire 300 mile limit
– Yes for ½ day hire 100 mile limit
– Additional mileage charged at .50p per mile
Can I pick up the night before for an early morning start?
– Subject to availability collection can be arranged from 7pm the night before hire at an additional cost of £15 Do I need my horses passport when travelling?
– Yes! By law your horse must travel with his passport
Do I need insurance to hire your horsebox?
– Our vehicle is insured with 24 hour breakdown included although this does not cover your horse so we recommend that you have your own horse insurance. If the horse requires vet attention the horse owner will be liable for any fees.
Do I need to return the horsebox cleaned out?
– Yes, our horsebox should be returned clean and the horse area washed out. A fee of £80 will be charged if the vehicle is returned in a condition deemed unsatisfactory.
Basic Terms and Conditions:
Hires available to drivers over the age of 23.
All hires include breakdown cover and insurance for one person, full day hires include 300mileage limit, half day hires 100 mileage limit, additional miles will be charged at .50p per mile
Additional mileage and drivers can be accommodated but charges apply.
Our vehicle will have a full tank of fuel upon collection. We require up to a £200 deposit on collection. When the vehicle is returned with a full tank of fuel and clean and free of damage the deposit will be refunded. Cleaning charges may apply.
Prices advertised include insurance, breakdown and VAT, however there is a £500.00 excess payable for any damage to our vehicle.
Full payment is required at time of booking. A refund of 50% will be given if cancellation of hire 7days prior to hire date. Cancellations made less than 7 days prior to hire date will be non-refundable.
Collection of the vehicle the evening before can only be accommodated subject to availability from 7pm at additional fee of £25. You will be allowed 15 minutes either side of your collection time to be with us. If you are later than this, we will not guarantee that your hire may go ahead and you will not be refunded.
For all full day hires, we ask that our lorry is returned by 7pm that evening. Late return charges may apply.
We require paperwork and proof of ID from you in advanced of your hire. If this is not provided in full by the time of your hire, we will not go ahead with your booking and you will not be offered a refund.
We reserve the right to charge a security deposit or cancel your hire if we feel it is needed. Full terms and conditions will be issued by email at the time in which a booking is made.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Breakdown Contact Number : 0800 689 5170
Breakdown Membership Number : 600 102 7471/003 Registration of Horsebox : W33 HBH, 3.5 tonne
Horsebox Make: Peugeot Boxer,
Insurance Provider: Anthony D Evans 02476595812 Insurance Policy Number: CV00095004930
Collection/ Drop off : Rockrose Equestrian Centre, Sunnyside Farm, Haddington EH41 4PZ
Owners : Jamie Paterson 07729510155
Jade Paterson 07827239766
Other Emergency Contacts : Iain Paterson 07798890459
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Breakdown Contact Number : 0800 689 5170
Breakdown Membership Number : 600 102 7471/003 Registration of Horsebox : W333 HBH, 3.9 tonne Horsebox Make: Peugeot Boxer,
Insurance Provider: Anthony D Evans 02476595812 Insurance Policy Number: CV00095004930
Collection/ Drop off : Rockrose Equestrian Centre, Sunnyside Farm, Haddington EH41 4PZ
Owners : Jamie Paterson 07729510155
Jade Paterson 07827239766
Other Emergency Contacts : Iain Paterson 07798890459