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Dogs and Horses: Who is Liable?

Dogs and horses go hand in hand. Where there is a barn or horse owner, there is often a dog tagging along. More often than not, horses, dogs, and their people can coexist peacefully and without issue. That said, there is the occasional problem caused by a dog that may have legal ramifications. For example, […]

How Consumer Purchase Protection Laws Impact Horse Sales

In Europe, a new directive (EU Directive 2019/771) has been passed by the European Parliament that aims to protect the consumer in the purchase of goods, presumably including horses. While this directive has a good purpose, treating horses like consumer goods may not provide the intended protection and may have detrimental effects on horse purchasers, […]

Selling Your Horse Through a Broker

Horse brokers can serve a very useful purpose and help ease and facilitate the daunting process of selling your horse. When you enlist the help of a broker, you enter into an agency relationship, meaning that you’re allowing the broker to act as an agent on your behalf in the sales transaction. It’s important to […]

Make the Horse Leasing Experience a Win-Win

Leasing a horse can have positives as well as drawbacks, both for the person leasing out the horse (the “lessor”), and the person leasing the horse or (the “lessee”). We’ve all heard horror stories about owners getting a horse back from a lease to find that the horse is unsound or has developed bad habits. […]

What to Know Before a Catch Ride

In the hunter and jumper rings, catch riding is common occurrence. A green or mischievous horse or pony matched with a timid or novice rider can present notable challenges, especially on horse show day. A catch ride with a more experienced rider is a useful training tool and remedy in the right situation to resolve […]

Leasing For Indoors? Make It a Win-Win Experience

By Armand Leone, Jr. and Jessica E. Choper September marks the beginning of “indoors” season and signals the start of major equitation finals. From September through early November, it’s become commonplace for riders to consider leasing a more suitable—or perhaps more seasoned—mount for these championship classes. In addition to the stiff competition, the jumping courses […]

I’m a Barn Owner with Unpaid Boarding Bills: Now What?

Boarders come and boarders go, but sometimes they leave with unpaid bills. What happens when a barn owner has a boarder that leaves with a large unpaid balance? Unfortunately, most barn owners do not have security deposits to cover departing boarders’ unpaid accounts. Once the horse is out of the barn, it’s too late to […]

Protective Jackets and Vests: To Wear Or Not To Wear?

By Armand Leone, Jr. While having dinner with my family a few weeks ago, we had a conversation about the use of inflatable airbag jackets and vests while riding after recently learning of an older friend who was bucked off and severely injured. Like cycling, skiing, contact sports, and cars, there have been advancements over […]

Non-Disclosure Agreements in the Equine Industry

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are signed documents that are typically utilized in businesses to protect an organization’s confidentiality. This practice of having employees sign NDAs has been steadily growing in the equestrian industry. There are, however, limitations to the information that an NDA can protect. If you are considering an NDA, you’ll need to ensure that […]

Horse Trailer Ride-Sharing: Is It Worth It?

Ride-sharing is a common scenario at many boarding barns. You and a friend are planning to attend the same horse show, but unfortunately her trailer is in the shop. She asks if you would consider letting her horse share a ride in your trailer. She’ll chip in for gas, saving you some expenses, and you’ll […]