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Making it Legal: Equine Lease, Sales, and Boarding Contracts

Pat Raia October 27, 2016

Getting any horse agreement in writing can help you avoid a trip to court. Here’s what you should know.

10 Horse Sales Fraud Warning Signs

Rachel Kosmal McCart October 21, 2016

Learn how to protect yourself when buying your next horse with these tips from an experienced equine-industry attorney.

Horse Sellers’ Disclosure Obligation

Rachel Kosmal McCart October 6, 2016

What behavioral or health information do you need to share when selling a horse?

Rutgers to Host Equine Law, Business Seminar

Edited Press Release September 15, 2016

The Symposium on Legal, Business, and Insurance Issues Impacting the Equine Industry will take place Oct. 10.

AHC to Update National Economic Impact Study

American Horse Council July 28, 2016

The 2005 study documented the economic effects of the racing, showing, and other segments of the horse industry.

Kentucky Agriculture Officials to Study Equine Welfare Laws

Pat Raia July 22, 2016

Officials will explore ways it can help counties expedite how they carry out equine cruelty investigations.

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I’m Selling My Horse. What Should I Disclose?

Erica Larson July 16, 2016

Misrepresenting a horse could land you in some serious legal trouble. Here are tips on how to protect yourself.

First Right of Refusal in Horse Sale Contracts

Jennifer A. McCabe, JD July 7, 2016

What happens if you buy a horse but the seller hasn’t honored a first-right-of-refusal contract with the previous owner?

AHC Announces Speakers for 2016 Issues Forum

Edited Press Release May 10, 2016

The forum will feature several members of Congress in line with the theme of “Putting More Horsepower in Congress.”

salt river herd sanctuary shooting; Final Agreement Protects Salt River Horses

Bill Would Put Salt River Herd Under State Jurisdiction

Pat Raia April 17, 2016

The bill would protect the feral horses and place them under Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department and USFS jurisdiction.

I Bought a Horse with a Behavior Problem. Now What?

Rachel Kosmal McCart January 22, 2016

An equine lawyer addresses buyer options after purchasing a horse with an unknown or undisclosed behavioral issue.

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NYC Mayor, Carriage Cabbies Reach Agreement

Pat Raia January 20, 2016

The agreement would reduce the number of carriage horses in New York City and relocate the stables to Central Park.

Woman Allegedly Practices Vet Medicine Without a License

Pat Raia January 7, 2016

Jacque Smith is accused of duping horse owners into allowing her to treat their animals and more.

Are Horse Club Boards Liable for Club-Related Injuries?

Jennifer A. McCabe, JD January 7, 2016

Before serving on an equestrian organization’s board of directors, check to make sure the club’s paperwork is in place.

The Liability of Leasing a Horse to a Kid

Jennifer A. McCabe, JD November 27, 2015

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Pat Raia October 8, 2015

Proposed legislation would shield the veterinarians from liability if they report suspected cases of animal abuse.

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