Most Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Resolve Them
Disputes are unfortunately common in the equine world, due to the fact that horses involve so much money and responsibility. Every industry, whether it’s hunter/jumper, Thoroughbred racing, roping, dressage, or another discipline, involves breeding which are one of the most common equine disputes that horse lawyers face. Below are three of the most common breeding…
How a Seller Can Protect Themselves and Their Horse During a Trial Period
In the equine world, it’s a common practice for sellers to allow their horse go “on trial” to a potential buyer to see whether or not they are a good fit. When a horse goes on a trial period, the buyer takes the horse to his or her barn to get to know the horse…
U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Questions the Need for a Bill of Sale
At the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association convention, which took place earlier this month in Atlanta, the bill of sale rule change proposal was discussed in further detail. While the proposal was withdrawn at the USHJA Board of Directors meeting on Dec. 12, there were still questions and concerns surrounding the proposal. “Our messaging is in…
Is there a Lemon Law for Horses?
Buyers who invest in a horse only to find that they are probably not getting their money’s worth may wonder if they have a legal recourse. As a firm that specializes in equine law, we see this issue crop up quite frequently, but whether or not anything can be done about it depends on the…