Posts Tagged ‘legal matters’
Liability for riding accidents
If a rider falls from a horse and is injured, who is liable? A recent case which left a young girl permanently disabled, in which the court decided that the horse’s owner was liable for the rider’s injuries, having failed in her duty of care towards the girl, highlights the need for owners to think…
Read MoreStarting a ‘stable’ business?
Should you incorporate your equine related business? Protect your personal assets from liability We are often asked whether it is advisable for an equine related business to incorporate into a limited liability company. It is becoming increasingly common to hear of stories where traders, trainers, riding school owners and others within the profession lose their…
Read MoreThinking about buying or selling a horse? Then a sale agreement may just protect you should things go wrong.
Buying a horse is an exciting prospect however the excitement and pleasure that you had when selecting the horse that you wish to buy and bring home can quickly disappear when that horse later proves unsuitable for you or bears no resemblance to the horse that you viewed and were described by the seller. Your…
Read MoreLoan Agreements
Loaning out your horse or having a horse on a loan may seem like the perfect solution when funds are tight however in reality loaning out a horse has many potential pitfalls and loans of horses are often the subject of bitter legal disputes. It is therefore important to have a bespoke loan agreement in…
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