Professional hunter riders and trainers Kelley Farmer and Larry Glefke have filed a United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Section 10 Complaint against the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) regarding their suspension by USEF following a positive drug test. The complainants seek to have the USOC put the USEF’s National Governing Body (NGB) status on a […]
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When to Call An Equine Lawyer
Armand Leone is an attorney by trade and no stranger to the court room, but when he leased a horse in 2012 that became injured, he was involved in a lengthy and expensive arbitration for which he hired a lawyer. After giving endless “horses 101” lessons to his counsel before any progress could be made […]
Read more...Simple Steps to Avoid Unnecessary Doping Charges: Avoiding the Foreseeable
Today’s competition horses are under constant scrutiny to avoid even perception of doping and training abuses by competition officials and the public. The inability of a horse to protect itself from unscrupulous practices makes strict oversight of training and competition mandatory. This can create and adversarial atmosphere between riders, trainers, stewards, and equestrian regulatory bodies. […]
Read more...USEF Widens Responsibility for Horse Doping Offenses – The Chronicle of the Horse
A January announcement from the U.S. Equestrian Federation Hearing Panel suspending both the trainer (Larry Glefke) and the rider (Kelley Farmer) for use of prohibited substances is a step forward to eliminating drug abuse in competition horses. The days of restricting responsibility for drug offenses to the person signing as trainer on the entry blank […]
Read more...Armand Leone: From Nations Cup Teams to the Courtroom – Sidelines
Armand Leone of Leone Equestrian Law is an attorney by trade and a horseman by passion. A graduate of the Columbia Business School in New York and the Columbia University School of Law, he also received his M.D. from New York Medical College and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. While his professional endeavors […]
Read more...10 Things You Might Not Know About Armand Leone – Horse and Style
Armand Leone is the oldest brother on “Team Leone,” made up of fellow international talents Peter and Mark. While Armand still rides and trains at his family’s Ri-Arm Farm in Oakland, NJ, he also unveiled Leone Equestrian Law in 2014. It was a venture founded on expertise, passion, and necessity. An attorney by trade with a […]
Read more...LEASES & TRAINERS: More Than Meets the Eye – The Plaid Horse
Leasing a horse is to accept the responsibilities of temporary ownership. You are buying the horse for a specific period with all the good and bad, hoped for, and unexpected along the way. Like a purchase, the rider lessee’s trainer plays an important role in the lease venture, perhaps even a more important role than […]
Read more...The Dispute Between GCL And The FEI: Why It’s A Big Deal For The Horses – Chronicle of the Horse
Many people have heard about the FEI’s attempts to stop the Global Champions League team show jumping series, but few are involved. While the popular Longines Global Champions Tour operates under FEI rules, the GCL – a creation of GCT owners Jan Tops and Frank McCourt – seeks to operate as an unsanctioned event outside […]
Read more...Chronicle of the Horse Letter to the Editor – Hard Choices Ahead
I have received several thoughtful comments, both written and at the rail about my column “Why The USEF Drugs And Medications Policy Isn’t Working” (Oct. 26, p.40), and all are much appreciated, as it means a meaningful discussion has been started. The need to protect horse welfare and to protect fair play for all competitors […]
Read more...Less Risk, More Reward: Get the Most Out of Your Next Lease – The Plaid Horse
Leasing is an attractive alternative to buying or selling a horse for many riders and owners because it is able to accommodate a wide range of needs. As with any form of contract, leases vary in complexity depending on the particular needs of the individuals involved, from simple form agreements to detailed individualized provisions. These […]
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