As every horse owner probably knows, while horse ownership has many rewards, it also comes with its fair share of woes, including the potential for liability. In last month’s article I talked about the concepts of negligence and strict liability, and when they may apply to situations involving your horse’s behavior. After reading that article, […]
You’ve purchased a horse and you’re crazy about him, despite the fact that he has a difficult temperament. You say he’s got “spunk.” Others say he’s just downright nasty. But what does it matter, what others think—he’s your problem, right? That may be so, unless someone gets injured. Then you may have a bigger problem on your hands than just […]
The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and spring is just around the corner. While many enjoy the signs of warmer weather, there is one spring ritual that most of us hate to face: Tax Time. April 15 looms ahead, and for horse owners, taxes can pose a particular challenge. Every year, I hear […]
Over the past few months, we’ve taken a long look at the process of purchasing a horse, exploring various options, considerations and pitfalls. While each purchase is unique in its own right, one fact remains the same—buying a horse is expensive! It’s not just the purchase price, but everything that comes with horse ownership…vet bills, […]
Welcome to 2015! It’s a brand new year, brimming with potential. Perhaps you decided to purchase a new horse for the New Year, or perhaps you are still thinking about it. We previously covered a host of practical considerations regarding equine purchases. Still, there are other less common aspects to equine purchases that merit a […]
Welcome to 2015! It’s a brand new year, brimming with potential. Perhaps you decided to purchase a new horse for the New Year, or perhaps you are still thinking about it. We previously covered a host of practical considerations regarding equine purchases. Still, there are other less common aspects to equine purchases that merit a […]
The moment has come—you’ve found the perfect horse, and you can’t wait to hitch him to your Christmas tree. The seller presents you with his “standard” Purchase Agreement, assures you all is well, and hands you a pen. Just sign on the line and the horse is all yours…simple as that. Or is it? In […]