Everything to Know About Equine Law
Anyone who owns or works with horses understands that there are many legal complexities that can be encountered on occasion. When they do come up, an equine lawyer is the way to go. Equine law providers serve all clients who are around horses in any capacity. They provide a number of essential services such as…
A New Era for Horseracing in 2022: The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
The United States of America’s horse racing regulations are known for being stagnant and patchy. However, July 1, 2022, is set to be the date when the sport sees significant changes in the standardization of regulations and enhanced safety measures according to horse law experts. It’s a much-needed adaptation that enhances the jockeys’, horses’, and…
Best Breeding Practices for First Time Horse Breeders
For many horse owners, entering their horse into a breeding program is a logical next step in horse ownership. Breeding horses can be an excellent source of revenue and can help reduce the costs of boarding and farm maintenance. While the decision to breed your horse may seem to have only positive outcomes, there are…
CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS (REQUIREMENT TO DISCLOSE AGENCY AND DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSIONS)
General Background and the Need for Consumer Protection. The ancient doctrine of caveat emptor – let the buyer beware – was generally prevalent and active as the law applicable to horse transactions throughout U.S. history until the advent of the modern view related to sale transactions of goods and products (i.e., advent of consumer protection…