American Horse Statutes and Case Law

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Equine Case Law Discussion

Equine legal considerations for horse shows, horse owners, and equestrian training activities emanate from state regulations and statutes. Additionally, much of equine law has been developed from many years of equine case histories decided in the courts.

Find state specific information devoted to equine legal issues in the horse business including liability, mounted accidents, ground accidents, equine activity, horse sales, horse leasing, contract disputes, boarding issues and even land use disputes.

Equine Activity Liability Laws

Currently 48 states have enacted laws which limit the liability of equine sponsors and professionals, veterinarians, or others, for the injury or death of a participant as a result of, or due to the inherent risk of equine activity or agricultural tourism activities. These state statutes also provide the duties of equine activity participants. However, many statutes also provide exceptions for which the immunity of limited liability may not apply. Two states do not have any laws regarding equine activity liability (California and Maryland). read more

Horse | Legal Forms | Contracts | Agreements

Find horse legal forms such as boarding contracts, leasing agreements, horse sales contracts and equine training agreements. Read quarantine and health laws, review equine activity statutes and find equine legal resources for your legal needs.

Horse ownership and running a horse related business can involve you in surprising legal battles. It is best to be familiar with your states related statues and knowledge of equine insurance that can protect you and your business. As indicated in the many equestrian law suits that are documented here, there can be serious liability involved for horse owners and those in equine related businesses.

Horse Show Liabilities

As mentioned earlier, horses can create liabilities and horse shows are no exception. Show sponsors and show ground hosts should assure themselves that they have taken all practical safety precautions and purchased the relevant equine insurance for horse shows.