Leone Equestrian Law

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 […]

Does Working for Your Horse’s Board Make You a Professional?

Q: I just received notice that someone filed a U.S. Equestrian protest questioning my amateur status after they learned that I regularly hack horses for my trainer and help out around the barn in order to offset the cost of board for my horse. I’ve never received direct financial compensation for my work, and, skill-level […]

The Long Haul: Tips to Ensure Safe Horse Transport and Contain Risk of Loss

As horse people, we have likely all heard the commercial shipping horror stories: a trailer that flipped on the highway, the horse that arrives at its destination with severe shipping fever, the horse left to die on the side of the road. Any time a horse or human enters a vehicle, particularly for a long […]

Q&A: Donating Your Horse to a College Riding Program – What to Consider

Q: I’m no longer able to ride and show my horse regularly, so I’d like to donate my horse to a college riding program. Is there anything that I need to consider before doing this? A: Good question, and there are a number of things that need consideration. The first thing that always comes to […]