If you purchase a horse that doesn’t live up to the promises of the seller, paper is your only saving grace in most states. Florida is the only state that currently has a lemon law in place for horse sales.

Fortunately, you do have some options if your dream horse is a dud.

Whether you’re a rider, trainer, breeder, or owner of a horse-related business, you can attract investors to make connections and build your brand.

Horse syndication is different from co-ownership, however, and comes with its own benefits and risks. Here’s what you need to know about horse syndication.

What happens if a horse or person is injured as a direct result of one of these professionals? Who is liable?

Unfortunately, these scenarios can be all too common, but determining liability can be murky.

Most horse businesses are small businesses, not massive multi-national corporations or franchises. This creates an opportunity for owners to tailor their operations to the needs of their clients. With that flexibility, you have many ways you can generate extra income streams to maximize your profits while offering the value-added features your clients appreciate. While your […]

Whether you have a small residential property that’s big enough for some horses or you’re looking to build an equestrian property, you have a lot to consider – design, planning, zoning, and setback laws. Table of Contents What Are Setback Laws and Why Do They Matter? Determining Setbacks Setting Up a Horse and Code Friendly […]

We may love and cherish our horses, but according to the law, they’re property that can be bought and sold. Sometimes, these sales transactions are done with a word and a handshake, leaving either party vulnerable to a future dispute over ownership. Table of Contents Establishing Horse Ownership When Horse Owners Take Matters into Their […]

With its ancient mountain ranges, prairies, and mesas and cowboy and western heritage, horses and cattle are a strong part of the state’s image and identity. Like other states, Oklahoma realizes that its citizens engage in livestock activities – including equine activities – both recreationally and commercially. The legislature enacted protections for livestock activities and […]

Starting a business in general is an exciting, daunting, and stressful experience. It’s thrilling to take risks and follow your passion, but you may get anxiety about whether you have what it takes to make a business successful. This is especially true of equestrian businesses. Many owners get into the horse business for love of […]

If you care about horses, it can be difficult to know that horses are left starving, abused, or ill without adequate care. Horses are pulled from properties all the time in horrible conditions, or shipped off to a kill pen destined for slaughter. For many, the thoughts of these animals suffering lights a fire to […]