If you are a serious equine competitor, it may benefit you to obtain a sponsorship. In the equine industry, competitors and companies both benefit from sponsorships. From the company’s viewpoint, sponsoring an equestrian athlete can mean increased exposure and goodwill. For the sponsored party, benefits may include increased credibility, free gear, and...
Category: Equine Law
Proving Veterinarian Malpractice in an Equine Dispute
As a horse owner, you understand that your horse requires regular medical care. Most equine veterinarians do a great job at caring for horses. However, everyone makes mistakes, including veterinarians. And, unfortunately, mistakes made by veterinarians can have serious consequences. In this article, we discuss proving veterinarian malpractice in an equine dispute.
The Impact of Equine Health Disclosures in Horse Sales
Regardless of the reason for a horse purchase, one thing is for sure: a horse is a major investment. Therefore, when selling a horse, sellers are required to disclose certain information. This serves to protect both the seller and buyer. In this article, we discuss equine health disclosures in horse sales.
Partnering in the Equestrian World: Legal Aspects of Horse Ownership Partnerships
Whether those involved realize it or not, many relationships in the equine industry are partnerships. In most states, including Florida, the intention to conduct business together for profit is enough to create a partnership. In this article, we examine partnerships in the equine industry.
Examples of Equine PartnershipsChoosing the Right Business Structure for Your Equine Venture
An important decision to make when operating an equine venture is which business structure to use. There are several things to consider when choosing a business structure for your equine venture, including number of owners, control, liability, and other factors. In this article, we discuss how to choose the right business structure...
Equine Leasing Contracts: Ensuring Fairness and Clarity for All Parties
Horse leasing is common in the equine community, and it can provide benefits both to lessees and lessors. For a horse lessee, leasing is often a more affordable choice than purchasing and caring for a horse. In addition, leasing can allow a lessee to “test run” horse ownership without having to make...
Horse Purchase Inspections: Protecting Buyers and Sellers
A new horse is a major—and expensive—investment. Therefore, before purchasing a horse, it’s imperative to obtain a full horse purchase inspection, which is also commonly called a pre-purchase exam. Not only does a horse purchase exam help ensure that the buyer is receiving a healthy, sound horse, but it also protects the...
An Overview of Equine Breeding Contracts
Horse breeding can be extremely lucrative and rewarding. However, it is not without its risks. Therefore, it is beneficial to both parties to a breeding transaction to solidify their business relationship with an equine breeding contract. Equine breeding contracts provide significant protection to all parties involved in a breeding arrangement. In...
Plan Ahead with a Boarding Contract for the Well-Being of Your Horse
If you board your horse, you should have a written contract in place—even if you have a good relationship with the stable owner. The primary reason for this is that once you agree on a boarding arrangement for your horse, you have entered into a business relationship. As such, you must ensure...
Protecting Yourself from Equine Event Liability
Equine events, such as races and horse shows, provide excellent opportunities for horse enthusiasts to do what they love. However, those who put on such events take a significant risk. Horses can be dangerous, and they present a risk to participants and spectators alike. Therefore, as an equine event organizer, it is...