Leone Equestrian Law

The Long Haul: Tips to Ensure Your Horse Ships Safely

While the 2020 show season is anything but typical, many of us are still planning to ship our horses to year-end finals and championships or are preparing to send our horses on a long-distance haul to warmer climates for the winter season. As horse people, we have likely heard our share of shipping horror stories: […]

Ask Us: Should I Offer Boarding at My Farm to Make Extra Income?

By Armand Leone and Jessica ChoperSeptember 25, 2020 Originally published on NoelleFloyd.com Q: I have a beautiful four-stall barn, an outdoor ring, and several spacious paddocks at my home where I’ve kept my two horses for the past few years. I would l love to make a little extra income by boarding an additional horse or […]

Six Rules for Buying a Horse Sight Unseen

The topic of buying a horse unseen comes up from time to time in our practice and it can be tempting, especially with travel to Europe largely halted amid COVID. The simple answer is that you should see and try the horse before you buy it. However, if you are seriously looking to purchase a […]

Shady Deals: How to Spot the Warning Signs When Horse Shopping

Q: I’m shopping for my first horse. I’ve been warned about sellers who misrepresent their sale horses—what types of situations should I be wary of during my search? A: I’m glad that you’re being cautious during this process, because dishonest sales practices occur in the equine industry more than we care to admit. Deceptive practices […]

On-Site Trainers: What do Barn Owners Need to Know?

Q: I recently began offering boarding services at my barn, and I would like to have a local instructor/trainer come and teach lessons to my boarders. I only have a few boarders, so she will likely only be teaching about 10-15 hours a week, as well as doing some additional training elsewhere. Because of this, […]

My Horse Damaged Property at the Boarding Barn – Am I Responsible for Paying for It?

Question: I board my horse at a local stable, and unfortunately, he damaged his stall door overnight. We don’t know exactly what happened, but thankfully he wasn’t injured. However, the door will need to be replaced. It will probably cost a few hundred dollars, but there is nothing included in my boarding contract about me […]

Q&A: Should I Let My Horse be Used in a Lesson Program to Offset Board Costs?

Q. When our barn’s lesson program starts back up again after the quarantine, should I let my horse be used in my trainer’s lessons in order to help offset my monthly board costs? He would be perfect for the job and I’d love the reduction on his board, but I’m not sure of all the […]

Protecting Your Horse’s Future

Question: What’s the best way to ensure a safe future for a horse you’ve sold? Answer:It’s an all too common scenario. Breeders and owners lose track of a horse after they sell them, and years later they discover the horse has sadly ended up at an auction or in a terrible situation, where he’s abused […]

Three Things You Can Do to be Productive When You’re Stuck at Home

Question: What’s the Best Way to be Productive in My Downtime? Answer: Great question! While we are all on “stall rest” and having to stay a few strides apart from each other these days, now is a good opportunity to catch up on some chores you might have been neglecting at home. Because of the […]

UPDATE: Can a Minor Drive a Golf Cart at a Horse Show?

Q: We are planning to rent a golf cart during an upcoming horse show in Florida. What are some things we need to keep in mind? Can my 14-year-old daughter drive the cart, even though she doesn’t have a driver’s license yet? A: UPDATE: There is a US Equestrian Federation rule about this very topic! Per […]