While we must plan for success in owning and operating an equine business, everyone knows that horses can often bring the unexpected. To avoid unforeseen legal pitfalls, equine business owners must take care to avoid these common legal mistakes. 1. Failure to Use Contracts The importance of using contracts in connection with your equine…
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Exploring Equine Liability Laws
In May 2006, a father and his two-year-old child patronized Glendale Farms. After purchasing plants (the Connecticut business was twofold – selling flowers, vegetable plants and also providing horse boarding services), father and child proceeded to the nearby paddock, which contained several horses. The father was petting “Scuppy,” the horse, as his two-year old watched….
Selling Your Horse on Trial? 5 Provisions for a Horse Sale & Trial Agreement
After painstakingly preparing the perfect video, then months of advertising and fielding inquiries and appointments, you have finally found the perfect buyer for your horse. The potential buyer has confirmed that the horse is just what she is looking for, but she needs the final sign-off from her trainer. The glitch – the potential buyer…