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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 […]

Whoever Stands with George Should Sit Down and Shut Up While the USEF Needs to Stand Up and Speak Out

Sexual abuse of minors by an adult has no place in our sport. Failing to acknowledge the problems in our past guarantees that problems will continue. Regardless of how extraordinary George Morris was as a horse trainer, his abuse of young boys was unconscionable and deserves condemnation without reservation. The recommendation of SafeSport to suspend […]

Including Your Horse in Your Will: Factors to Consider

Thinking about adding your horse to your will? Here are several factors that you may want to consider and steps to take. Choose an Attorney You may want to consider establishing a Trust for the horse in connection with the planning for your Will and/or Estate. Consider an attorney who specializes in equine law and/or […]

Co-Owning a Horse With Your Trainer: What You Should Know

Question: I have the opportunity co-purchase a horse with my trainer for later re-sale, and I’m excited about it! I’ll be able to ride and enjoy the horse while my trainer is also putting in the training hours needed to later sell it for a hopeful profit for both of us. I have been with […]

Q&A: Fireworks and Horses

Question: My neighbors set off fireworks in their backyard (directly over my barn and pastures!) for two nights in a row. The first night, my horses were in their stalls, and I found them sweating and worked up. The second night, I had them turned out overnight – not knowing that there would again be […]