when an equine lawyer is needed

If you own or operate a horse ranch or horse farm you need an attorney who understands equine law to assist you with drafting and enforcing boarding contracts, liability releases, and training contracts.

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What do attorneys who practice equine law do?

Equine law is, basically, the practice of law related to all aspects of horses, horse-related activities and industries, horse businesses, horse organizations, and horse facilities. Examples of legal services related to equine law include preparing or reviewing equine-related contracts (like sales and transfer agreements), disputes and litigation related to horse transactions and …

What is Equine Law?

If you own or operate a horse ranch or horse farm you need an attorney who understands equine law to assist you with drafting and enforcing boarding …

Are the legal and horsemanship materials suitable for law students?

Jan 06, 2022 · Yvonne Ocrant speaking at the 2021 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention. USEA/ Leslie Mintz photo. Attendees of the 2021 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention had the opportunity to sit in on two sessions regarding common equine law practices with attorney Yvonne Ocrant, USEA Board of Governors member and partner and equine law activity …

What does "engage in an equine activity" mean?

The term “engage in an equine activity” does not include being a spectator at an equine activity, except in cases in which the spectator places himself in an unauthorized area and in immediate proximity to the equine activity. (2) “Equine” means a horse, pony, mule, donkey, or hinny. (3) “Equine activity” means any activity involving an equine.

What is an equine activity sponsor?

(4) “Equine activity sponsor” means an individual, group, club, partnership, or corporation, whether the sponsor is operating for profit or nonprofit, which sponsors, organizes, or provides the facilities ...

What is an equine professional?

(5) “Equine professional” means a person engaged for compensation in any one or more of the following: a. Instructing a participant. b.

What is the meaning of "equine"?

The possibility of an equine behaving in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them. b. The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals.