Unfortunately, not all marriages end in happily ever after. In fact, half of all marriages end in divorce. Going through a divorce can be an emotional and traumatic experience for anyone. This is especially true when children are involved or there are disputes about money. But when you’re a horse person, divorce can present a […]
Charging a commission for expertise and time to help buy or sell a horse is a common and accepted industry practice by trainers. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with paying a commission. It goes without saying that it takes a huge amount of effort to ensure that a horse is sold for the right price […]
It seems like horse shows and golf carts go hand in hand. Everyone has one (or wishes they had one) to help get around the fairgrounds. Many horse shows are held at sprawling facilities where trekking from the stalls to the show ring to the show office to the horse trailer to the warm-up ring […]
An emerging area of equine law has been focused on the practice and licensing of equine sports therapy, chiropractic care, and massage. Performance show horses, much like top Olympic athletes, are susceptible to injuries and other conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. In order to treat and help horses maintain peak physical performance, some horse owners […]
A lot of horse people enter into business relationships with nothing more than a handshake and the idea that they intend to “split the profits.” What these people fail to realize; however, is that they have formed a legal entity known as a partnership. As long as things go well, no problem. But when the […]
Recently, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Animal Welfare Commission met the at 2023 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas to discuss animal-welfare related rule changes recommendations. The Animal Welfare Grievance Committee is made-up of industry professionals, including AQHA judges, AQHA Professional Horsemen, university professors, veterinarians and association professionals. Several proposed rule changes were submitted […]
Many horses are bought and sold each October before, during, and after the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and this year will likely be no different. While shopping for a new horse can be an exciting time, it can also be daunting. To avoid buyer’s remorse, you should keep the following in mind when buying a […]
By Katherine Jarve As an attorney, I’ve seen many medical malpractice cases against doctors and other medical professionals for harm that they’ve negligently caused to their patients. Medical malpractice cases are often difficult and very complicated. Veterinary malpractice cases are no different. However, veterinary malpractice cases are filed far less often than medical malpractice cases. […]
By Katherine Jarve Your reputation within the horse industry matters. Competitors and trainers alike spend years earning a favorable reputation within the industry. Unfortunately, your reputation for competency and honesty can sometimes be tarnished by gossip and rumor-mongering that runs rampant in the horse industry. Let’s face it. Competitors talk about other competitors and horse […]
By Katherine Jarve Here’s a twist on a holiday favorite – all the great gifts you can give yourself (and your horse) to ensure a happy and prosperous 2022 while also protecting your legal interests and rights! On the 1st day of Christmas, give your horse your attention! Whether it is a good brushing or […]
With summer coming to an end, the fall show circuit is heating up. Many horse show competitors will find themselves on the road for the next several weeks traveling across the country to make it to the final “big” championship shows of the year. However, with school back in session and employers asking people to return to […]
For horse people, August is often a big show month. There’s the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Youth World Show, which is quickly followed by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA)World Championship Show, leaving many horse owners and trainers away from home for several weeks. Often the entire barn isn’t traveling. The question then becomes who will take […]