Rates & Policies

Overnight & Drop-in Rates
Overnight Rates
Because every stable and farm is unique, pricing is tailored to your individual requirements.
Rates quoted are for a partial or full day of service overnight on your property and are based on the following information:
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Location
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Type and number of animals
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How long the chores take each day
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Any special requests or requirements
There is an extra charge for special requests or requirements such as medical treatments (changing bandages, injections, etc.), bottle feeding, shoveling snow, landscaping, lawn care, and weeding the garden.
Important Note:
Toby, EHPLS's beagle and business partner extraordinaire, usually travels with her when she overnight stable and farm sits. He is neutered, house and crate trained, up to date on flea and tick prevention and vaccines, and is comfortable around house pets, equines, and farm animals. EHPLS will not leave him in your home unattended unless he is in his crate, and he is always on-leash when outdoors.
If his presence poses a problem, EHPLS will make other arrangements for him for an additional fee of $20 per day.
Drop-in Rates
Drop-in rates depend on your location and the time required to perform services. Minimum charge is $50.
Rate per Trip:
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First Hour (Minimum Charge) ............ $50
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Each Additional Hour ......................... $20
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Civic & Statutory Holidays .......... Add $20
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Mileage (100 km+) ............. Add $0.50/km


Policies
Ellen, The Horse Pet & Livestock Sitter (EHPLS) reserves the right to refuse service if she has not received your paperwork prior to service, or your home, property, barn, and buildings pose a health or safety concern which may put her in harm's way.
Health & Safety
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EHPLS is trusting you to provide a safe living and working environment. Please ensure your home is clean and safe, and your property, barn, and buildings are free of health and safety hazards.
Nonrefundable Deposit
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A 20% nonrefundable deposit is required to guarantee your preferred date(s).
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Payment is due upon booking. The remaining balance is due prior to the first day of service.
Paperwork Prior to Service
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The Service Agreement must be signed and returned to EHPLS prior to your first stable or farm sit.
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Without exception, everything related to EHPLS's stay – including detailed feed instructions, health and safety hazards, and any special requests or requirements – must be provided in writing prior to every stable or farm sit.
Cancellations & Changes
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There is no refund for stable or farm sits shortened or cancelled entirely.
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Lengthening a stable or farm sit is subject to availability. Service fees must be paid in full prior to lengthening service.
Rates & Payments
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Rates quoted are for a partial or full day of service.
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All stable and farm sit services must be paid in full prior to the first day of service.
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Rates are reviewed annually and subject to change without notice.
Incidental & Emergency Expenses
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Incidental and emergency expenses paid by EHPLS while you are away must be reimbursed promptly upon returning home.
Special Requests or Requirements
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Services such as injections, changing bandages, bottle feeding, putting round bales out, scheduled vet and farrier appointments, bringing a hay delivery in, stacking wood, purchasing feed or supplies, shoveling snow, landscaping, lawn care, and weeding the garden are subject to additional charges.
Civic & Statutory Holidays
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There is an additional $20 fee for all stable and farm sits on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Heritage Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Natal Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Mileage
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For stable and farm sits more than 100 kilometres from Mount Uniacke, a $0.50 per kilometre mileage rate may apply.
Snow Plowing
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For emergency purposes, snow plowing must be arranged prior to service at your expense.
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If no snow plowing is arranged, EHPLS will hire a local snow plowing company at your expense.