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Opinion: Distracted Riding Is As Dangerous As Distracted Driving

At a recent show, I noticed that many riders in the warm-up ring were paying more attention to their phones than to their horses. Smart phones have become an unavoidable part of modern life. Many people spend hours each day on their phones. Leaving aside the broader social and psychological impacts, there is one place […]

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

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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 […]

Opinion: Advancement Without Ability Is The Hidden Risk We’re Ignoring In Modern Jumping

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The 2026 U.S. Equestrian Federation Annual Meeting, held in January in Louisville, Kentucky, included an excellent presentation from the Human and Equine Safety and Welfare Committee, chaired by Dr. Mark Hart. I was very impressed with the work the committee has done and continues to do to improve equipment safety standards. Let’s face it, riding […]

Counsel to Professional Equestrians

Athletes

Whether competing at the Olympic World Class level or in training levels at national shows, the athlete’s right to compete on a level playing field is paramount.

Trainers

Training horses and riders in today’s competitive environment requires not only years of riding and training experience but also the ability to manage an ever complex world of relationships with athletes, owners, federation officials, and accountants, as well as bearing the risk of litigation in connection with injuries and horse transactions.

Owners

Owning, leasing and selling competitive sport horses whether as part of a business or personal asset creates both financial opportunity and financial risk.

Facility Owners

Owning and running an equestrian operation is financial undertaking that is both rewarding and risky.

Competition Management

Competition management must deal with an increasingly complex set of federation regulations, liability and risk management issues, sponsorship relations, supply contracting, licensed officials and competitors.