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Home | Equine Law

Equine Law
for Horse Business Owners

Welcome to our Equine Law department. Here you will find articles relating to a variety of equine law issues that affect horse professionals.

The vast majority of the current articles are focused on equine laws in the USA. However, we are in the process of gathering together equine law experts from around the world.

In Tough Financial Times -- Should You Start an Equine Retirement Stable?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Dear Ms. Fershtman: I love taking care of older horses, and I was thinking of starting a new business of a specialty boarding stable for retired horses. This would not be a rescue, but a boarding stable meant to care for older, retired horses. What do you think? -- J.V. (No state specified) . . . More

In Tough Financial Times -- What Can The Boarding Stable Do With an Abandoned Horse?
Julie I Fershtmann

I own a boarding stable. Over the past few years many of our customers have been unable to pay us. Some have fallen seriously behind, and a few of them have not come to visit their horses in many, many months. We've tried to . . . More

In Tough Financial Times -- A Well Worded Breeding Contract Can Help Save Money
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

In these tough economic times, many stallion owners are finding it harder than ever to make a profit. Fewer people are breeding their mares. Fewer people are buying horses. Yet, the cost of maintaining and campaigning stallions remain higher than ever. . . . More

In Tough Financial Times - Why It is Important to Understand Liability
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

On Decemeber 14, 2009 we hosted an equine law seminar with Julie I Fershtman during which she covered very important information about equine liability and horse professionals. This article is an excellent review! . . . More

In Tough Financial Times -- Should You Declare Your Workers 'Independent Contractors'?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

In these difficult times, equine businesses such as boarding and training stables are finding it harder than ever to survive. In an attempt to save money, some have considered labeling their workers "independent contractors" instead of "employees." Be careful -- this could be trouble waiting to happen. . . . More

REPLAY: Equine Law Seminar "What Every Equine Business Person Needs to Know About the Law"

Replay: What Every Equine Business Person Needs to Know About the Law" Equine Law Seminar with Julie I. Fershtman, attorney at law. . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner In Tough Financial Times -- Should You Reduce or Cancel Your Liability Insurance?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Dear Ms. Fershtman: For years I've paid my insurance premiums and never had a claim. Times are tough, and I'm thinking about canceling my policy to save money. What do you think? -- A.L.(Iowa) When finances are tight, people sometimes consider canceling or reducing their liability insurance coverage. This article explains the risks. . . . More

6 Steps to Creating a Good Follow Up Strategy for Your Equestrian Business

Mastering the follow up is essential to building a strong healthy horse business. Here are six steps you should implement in order to create a successful follow up strategy for your business . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner In Tough Financial Times - Can You Repossess a Horse When the Buyer Fails to Pay?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Last year I sold one of my horses on installment payments. We had no agreement in writing, but the buyer promised to pay me within six months and I let him take the horse. Six months passed, but he only paid a small part of what he owed. Every time I call him asking for the money he gives me tons of excuses. Can I just take back the horse and call it off? . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner In Tough Financial Times -- Should You Let the Boarding Stable Use Your Horse for Lessons?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Boarding stables often make arrangements with their customers to trade the use of a boarded horse for lessons in exchange for a reduced board rate to the horse's owner. To the parties in this arrangement, it sometimes seems like a "win-win" situation because it provides the stable with greater access to lesson horses, while customers receive a discount on their board fees. . . . More

Legal Aspects of Hauling Your Horse
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Industry experts have written numerous articles over the years about how to prepare your horse for the hauling process. This article will address what to consider from a legal standpoint. Please keep these suggestions in mind before your horse makes an interstate or international trip . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner In Tough Financial Times -- Should You "Half Lease" Your Horse to Save Money?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

In tough financial times, horse-sharing arrangements (people in the horse industry sometimes call these "half-lease" or "share board" arrangements) seem desirable because they can save money. But these arrangements can also create problems and unintended consequences. This article discusses the legal aspects . . . More

In Tough Financial Times -- What Happens When the Boarding Stable Has Not Been Paid?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Dear Ms. Fershtman: I own a boarding stable. One of our boarders has not visited in months. She is 90 days behind in her board payments, and she will not return my calls. Can I file a lien and take the horse to the auction? -- T.M. (Oklahoma) . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner - Laws Involving Equestrian Safety Helmets
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Dear Ms. Fershtman: What laws exist involving safety helmets? -- D.H. (North Carolina) This article discusses equestrian helmet laws and addresses legislation involving helmets as well as some recent court cases. The article does not address association or competition rules that involve helmets. . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner In Tough Financial Times -- Should You Take in Boarders for Extra Income?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

Dear Ms. Fershtman:With the cost of everything going up, I've been thinking of taking in a few boarders in my barn to make some extra money. Is there anything I should know? -- A.C. (No state specified) A.C. is considering a way to bring in cash by turning her horse facility into a small horse boarding stable. The issues she faces are far more complicated and costly than she might think. For example . . . More

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner You Have a Corporation - Can You Be Personally Liable?
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law

My wife and I have a riding lesson business. Our friend recommended that we set up a Limited Liability Company. Does this mean my wife and I can't be sued anymore?-- R.M. (No state specified) Equine businesses have . . . More

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