E-Newsletters

2024

May
Safety in Mind: Why Peacock Stirrups Should Be Banned

April
All About Horse Leasing: How To Ensure A Win-Win

February
The Long Haul: Tips To Ensure Your Horse Ships Safely


2023

December
Why Team Selections Need A National Jumping Championship

September
On-Site Trainers: What Barn Owners Need To Know

June
Selling Your Horse Through A Broker? Read This First

April
Not a Bicycle: Addressing Horse Welfare in Equitation

February
Hosting a Spring Clinic? How To Do So Safely


2022

December
Horse Shopping During the Winter Circuit? How to Spot Shady Deals

October
A Case for Revitalizing the Local Horse Show

September
Leasing for Indoors? Make It a Win-Win Experience

June
What To Know Before a Catch Ride

April
Your New Horse Isn’t Insurable. Now What?

February
A Case for Making Stewards Clearly Identifiable


2021

December
The Olympic Movement’s Role in an Athlete’s Right to Compete

October
A Case for Discontinuing the Mileage Rule

August
The Risk and Duty of Designing Jumping Courses

June
A Case for Reinstating the Eight-Fault Penalty Rule for Falls in Olympic and Nations Cup Show Jumping Competitions

April
Hiring Trainers for Your Farm: Employees or Independent Contractor?

March
Horse Owner’s Legal Guide to Care

February
What to Know Before Working with a Broker

January
Make the Horse Leasing Experience a Win-Win


2020

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

November
Horse Trailer Ride-Sharing — Is It Worth It?

October
Should I Offer Boarding at My Farm To Make Extra Income?

September
Six Rules for Buying a Horse Sight Unseen

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

July
On-Site Trainers: What Barn Owners Need to Know

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

May
Should I Let My Horse Be Used in a Lesson Program to Offset Board Costs? 

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

March
Protecting Your Horse’s Future

February
Can a Minor Drive a Golf Cart at a Horse Show?

January
When to Call an Equine Lawyer


2019

December
Does Lunging Someone Else’s Horse Put Your Amateur Status at Risk?

November
Including Your Horse in Your Will, Factors to Consider

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

July
Preparing Your Horse for Fourth of July Fireworks

June
Does Working For Your Horse’s Board Revoke Your Amateur Status?

April
Tips for Safe Horse Transport and More

March
How Do I Protect Myself From Commission Fraud?

February
What to Know Before Letting Your Horse Out on Trial

January
Donating Your Horse to a Riding Program


2018

November
The Five-Figure Sale Danger Zone

October
Training as an Independent Contractor

June
Hosting a Clinic? What You Need to Know

May
Five Ways to Make Horse Showing More Affordable

April
Protecting Your Horse Out on Lease

March
Kids and Dogs in the Barn – Who is Liable?

January
Letting Your Horse be Used in Lessons


2017

November
Getting Paid as an Equestrian Professional

October
The Mollification of American Show Jumping: Part One

September
You Sold Me a Stopper!

August
I Want to Board Horses at Home, What Legalities Should I Know?

July
Horse Bill of Sale: What You Need to Know About the “As Is” Clause

June
After the Sale: Heartburn or Afterglow?

May
When to Call an Equine Lawyer

April
Getting the Most Out of Your Next Lease

March
Avoiding the Foreseeable – Simple Steps to Avoid Unnecessary Doping Charges

February
What is a Horseman’s Lien?


2016

December
When to Call an Equine Lawyer

November
Avoiding Protracted Litigation After the Sale

October
USEF Protests, Charges, Grievances