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Out of Money and Freaking Out

 I get calls every day from horse people — professionals, amateurs and owners alike — who are stunned at the situations in […]

Equestrian Sports LawMarch 2, 20223 min read

New SafeSport Rules Are a Trap for the Unwary

Without fanfare, the U.S. Center for SafeSport rolled out a new version of its “Code,” effective April 15, 2019. The new version […]

Equestrian Sports LawFebruary 28, 20227 min read

The Mileage Rule: Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It

 Although USEF has made some dramatic movements in its application of the “Mileage Rule,” it seems like the success of the Wellington […]

Equestrian Sports LawFebruary 28, 20224 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawFebruary 28, 20226 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 30, 20222 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 30, 20223 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 30, 20225 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 30, 20225 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 27, 20224 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 27, 20223 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 23, 20229 min read

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 […]

Equestrian Sports LawJanuary 23, 20223 min read
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