The contract reads in pertinent part: A security deposit is also due at the signing of Agreement – $500 per horse. The security deposit will be held by Double Bar H Stables, LLC and applied to any outstanding balance due for services rendered and/or damage owner or owner’s horses cause to property . . .” . . . “the security deposit may be applied to owner’s last month rent – only in the event no outstanding balance is due and owing for services rendered or damage incurred . . .” . . . Please note, however, the last month’s (30 days) rent/board is due in full at the time you provide written 30 day termination/departure notice.” . . . Should you elect to remove your horses prior to the 30 day termination period provided (without written agreement of stable), you forfeit said security deposit . . . “

Nikki B’s horses caused substantial damage to my property and facility. I did not evict Nikki B. She elected to remove her horses prior to the written 30 day termination period. Nikki B did not pay the September board due at the time she provided written departure notice. Combined, her horses damaged 3 stall doors, three gates from pawing, several stretches of fence (Red Brand Horse Fencing) which will have to be replaced, destroyed 5 water buckets, and 2 feed pales.

Both horses were afforded stalls, however, as part of the weaning process, her 1200+ lb TWO YEAR OLD gelding, who was still nursing upon arrival, was periodically placed in a shaded outdoor paddock adjoining his introductory gelding herdmates to bond. Nikki B requested we wean and get the gelding under saddle. Both requests were accomplished. The FB ad was a September Special Offer for boarders who signed in September, and is self-explanatory. Nikki B. did not adhere to the contract and voluntarily elected to move prior to the written 30 day departure notice date.

On the day of departure, I attempted to explain the contract terms pertaining to the security deposit and the board clause pertaining to same being due at time of written departure notice. She became irrational, yelling at me, talking over me, and screaming profanities at me from the parking lot. This is the same contract I have used with every boarder over the last ten years. Prior to this episode, Nikki B became disgruntled because I mailed her a monthly invoice for the next month's board which outlined "optional services available upon request" such as bathing her horses.

Nikki B, the terms of the contract that you read, reviewed well in advance of arrival, and executed are clear. Your horses were properly cared for and the services you requested were achieved and accomplished. Please govern yourself accordingly with regard to making misleading comments and statements due to your failure to comprehend and/or adhere to the contract terms.