The equine industry in Florida is a hub of activity, attracting horse owners, trainers, and enthusiasts from around the world. Whether you operate a riding stable, host equestrian events, or lease horses, you’re likely familiar with the risks inherent to equine activities. Despite their training, horses are unpredictable animals, and accidents can...
Category: Equine Law
Legal Considerations for Equine Breeding Contracts
Equine breeding contracts are essential tools for setting clear expectations and protecting the interests of mare owners and stallion owners. In Florida, these agreements must address key elements like stud fees, live foal guarantees, and liability issues while adhering to state laws governing contracts and equine activities. Understanding these considerations can prevent...
A Brief Guide to Business Succession Planning
For Florida business owners, the thought of succession planning can be daunting. It’s hard to imagine passing on the legacy you’ve built or planning for unforeseen circumstances. However, having a well-structured business succession plan is essential to ensure that your hard work endures, protecting your family, employees, and stakeholders. This guide from...
Equine Intellectual Property: How to Protect Breed Names and Logos
Wellington, Florida, known as the equestrian capital of the United States, is home to numerous horse farms, stables, and organizations dedicated to maintaining and promoting specific horse breeds and equine-related products. As a key player in the equestrian world, protecting intellectual property (IP) rights around breed names, logos, and branding is essential...
Securing Your Horse’s Future with Equine Estate Planning
Horses are not just pets. They are beloved companions, riding partners, and more. In other words, to many horse owners, horses are part of the family. And sometimes horses outlive their owners. Therefore, as a horse owner, it’s important to consider what will happen to your horse after you pass away. One...
Important Considerations for Creating Equine Training Agreements
Equine training agreements are a common—and important—part of the equine industry. There are many reasons that these types of agreements are important. For example, equine training agreements define the liability of the parties and clarify expectations. In this article, we discuss some important considerations for creating equine training agreements.
Equine Insurance: Coverages and Claims
As a horse owner, you know the deep bond that forms between you and your equine companion. Your horse is not just an animal but a cherished family member, a trusted partner in competition, or perhaps even your livelihood. With so much invested emotionally and financially, protecting your equine friend with the...
Laws and Requirements for Horse Transport
Whether moving horses within the state of Florida, or moving horses into Florida from another state, it is important to abide by Florida’s laws. In this article, we examine the laws and requirements for horse transport in Florida, as well as some related laws.
Transport within Florida
Things to Know Before Buying and Selling Horses at Auction
Horse auctions are a great option for both buyers and sellers. However, if you are interested in buying or selling horses at auction, there are several things you should know. By fully informing yourself prior to your auction, you can help ensure that your experience is smooth and beneficial to all involved...
Bankruptcy and Your Horse: What Equestrian Assets are Exempt?
The decision to file for bankruptcy is not easy. However, for many people, bankruptcy is ultimately the best option. There are many benefits to filing for bankruptcy, the primary one being a clean financial slate. However, there are also downsides to filing for bankruptcy, including the possibility of losing some of your...