To Lease or Not To Lease? What is the question?
As the new competition season is rapidly approaching, many competitors consider leasing a horse rather than purchasing (or selling) one outright. There […]
When The IRS Decides That Your “Horse Business” Is Just A “Hobby”
I will highlight a Tax Court case that illustrates a common pit-fall for the parents of “horsey” kids – “getting into the […]
Insurance Companies Sue Trainer To Recover Amounts Paid To Owners On Mortality Claims
Two insurance companies unsuccessfully sued a trainer after six horses in his care were killed in a trailer accident. The horses had […]
Who’s Watching the Kids?
There are lots of situations where adults are asked to step into the role of “parent.” Your kid’s friends come over to […]
Disclosures in Horse Sales – When is Enough, Enough?
CARFAX? CAR FOX? There used to be a television commercial for “Carfax” ( a service that provides maintenance and repair histories for […]
Speed Traps And Other Ways The Government Makes Money
Every state in the nation is facing a budget crisis and looking for ways to boost revenues in this flagging economy. State […]
When A Gift Horse Is Not
In financially hard times and with the holiday season upon us, it is more common than ever for horse owners to simply […]
The Dilemma of The Non-Paying Customer
Many horse owners discover that they cannot afford their horses. The result is that trainers face the dilemma of the customer who […]
Transacting by Texting
In 2012, there was an article in the New York Times (“sry gotta bail mayb nxt tme” Sunday, October 28, 2012 “Style […]
Contract FAQs
I have been trying to sell my horse, and finally someone came and tried him and loved him! We negotiated a price, […]
Horse “Co-Ownership” Is Not Synonymous With “Partnership”
Co-owning a horse is fairly common, and “co-owners” frequently refer to themselves as “partners.” Few non-lawyers understand that the term “partner” refers […]
To Catch a Thief
While my law practice mostly involves helping horse people with their businesses and personal equine investments, my legal background also includes defending […]