EQUINE LEGAL & BUSINESS SERVICES
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Please never trust your equine legal matters to an attorney who knows nothing of our world.
I’m a 3rd generation equestrian who started working in barns at age 11 for $2.50/hour and ring time. Now, a few decades later, I’m an attorney who has worked in several barns; bought, sold, leased, and rescued horses; and created, developed, and sold an equestrian business. My personal and professional experiences make me particularly aware of the legal issues that amateur and professional horse owners—and equine businesses—face on a daily basis.
EQUINE LAW & BUSINESS SERVICES OFFERED
- BUSINESS FORMATION
- LLC
- 501(C)3
- CONTRACTS:
- LIABILITY WAIVERS
- BOARDING
- TRAINING
- TRAILERING
- CLINICS & EVENTS
- INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
- EMPLOYEE
- COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
- LAND LEASE AGREEMENT
- EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
- CONTRACT REVIEW
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- STABLER’S LIENS
- SUCCESSION PLANNING
- CONTRACTS:
- LEASE
- LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY
- PRE-PURCHASE TRIAL
- PURCHASE AGREEMENT & BILL OF SALE
(US & INTERNATIONAL) - JOINT OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT
- SYNDICATION
- INSTALLMENT SALE
- BREEDING
- CONSIGNMENT
- ADOPTION
- FOSTER
- SURRENDER
- CONTRACT REVIEW
- SALES:
- BUYER BROKER SERVICES
- SELLER BROKER SERVICES
- ESCROW
- HORSE TRUSTS (ESTATE PLANNING)
- CONTRACTS:
- TRAINER
- AGENT COMMISSION
- CLINICIAN
- SPONSORSHIP
- CONTRACT REVIEW
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- ESTATE PLANNING
EQUINE LAW BLOG
TELEMEDICINE: Is it Legal?
Is it legal? YES. Can it be illegal? Yes. First, what is veterinary telemedicine exactly? Here’s a short primer: Telemedicine is specific patient care delivered remotely via some form of technology. This can only legally occur if a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR) already exists from an in-person examination of the animal, generally
WHAT SHOULD YOUR BILL OF SALE SAY?
The days of handshake deals have PASSED. Please, if you take nothing else from this column, never ever Ever EVER buy a horse on a handshake deal. The world has become litigious (sue-happy) and not putting things in writing is asking for trouble; specifically, a lack of contract will severely
