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Equine Legal Solutions Equine Legal Solutions, PC is a law firm licensed in CA, OR, WA and NY.

A one-month suspension and $1200 fine after two violations of the "blood rule" seems inconsequential for athletes compet...
09/29/2026

A one-month suspension and $1200 fine after two violations of the "blood rule" seems inconsequential for athletes competing at this level.

The FEI has suspended Saudi Arabian rider Abdullah Alsharbatly for one month after his second Jumping Recorded Warning within 12 months.  Alsharbatly, 43, received his first warning at the CSI5* Spruce Meadows “Continental” tournament in early June and his second in late August at the CSI4* Con...

Want to ensure your liability release actually holds up in court? Part 1 of this guide dives into key elements, from wor...
09/25/2026

Want to ensure your liability release actually holds up in court? Part 1 of this guide dives into key elements, from wording to format, that make all the difference.

Many boarding stables and other equine businesses require customers and guests to sign liability release forms. But we’ve all heard that “liability releases aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.” Is that true? Will those release forms actually protect the business from liability? How ...

Good example of why equine activity statutes don't necessarily prevent lawsuits - all plaintiffs' lawyers have to do is ...
09/24/2026

Good example of why equine activity statutes don't necessarily prevent lawsuits - all plaintiffs' lawyers have to do is say that the accident resulted from one of the statutory exceptions (like tack and equipment failure):

A Palm Beach County woman alleges Golden Gait Riding Stable assigned her an unsafe horse and continued a trail ride despite warning signs.

When hosting equine events, legal risks can be hiding in the fun. Our article breaks down what went wrong and how to avo...
09/22/2026

When hosting equine events, legal risks can be hiding in the fun. Our article breaks down what went wrong and how to avoid being sued.

A West Virginia woman who attended a party is now suing her host because she fell while trying to get on the host's horse. She alleges that her host was negligent for serving alcohol and then offering to let her ride one of his horses. Never mind that she

Thinking of skipping or rushing a pre-purchase vet exam? Think again! Our article outlines common PPE mistakes buyers ma...
09/18/2026

Thinking of skipping or rushing a pre-purchase vet exam? Think again! Our article outlines common PPE mistakes buyers make and how to avoid them. Protect your purchase the smart way.

At Equine Legal Solutions, many of our legal consultations are with unhappy horse buyers. Many have made one or more of the following horse-buying mistakes. 1. Not Getting a Prepurchase Exam One of the first questions we ask is, “Did you get a prepurchase exam (PPE)?” Often, the answer is “no....

Do you know what you’re required to disclose when selling a horse? Our article walks you through your obligations and wh...
09/16/2026

Do you know what you’re required to disclose when selling a horse? Our article walks you through your obligations and why transparency matters for you and the buyer.

However, this is simply not true — horse sellers have a legal obligation to disclose every fact reasonably likely to influence the buyer’s decision and/or the horse’s fair market value. Here are some examples of common conditions horse sellers must disclose and why. Please note this list is fo...

An interesting take on the Barisone/Kanarek saga, if you can read past the cringey description of what dressage is.
09/14/2026

An interesting take on the Barisone/Kanarek saga, if you can read past the cringey description of what dressage is.

A prominent dressage trainer shot an annoying student—and now maintains that he’s the real victim.

Nobody wants buyer’s remorse, especially when it involves a lame horse. Find out what you can do if your new purchase co...
09/11/2026

Nobody wants buyer’s remorse, especially when it involves a lame horse. Find out what you can do if your new purchase comes with unexpected health issues.

As an attorney for Equine Legal Solutions, Rachel Kosmal McCart frequently helps unhappy horse buyers decide whether they have a viable legal case against the seller and, if they do, whether she is the right attorney to represent them. Here is what she looks for during the

An update on an unusual horse seizure case we previously posted about.
09/08/2026

An update on an unusual horse seizure case we previously posted about.

Attorney Todd Flood and Lucie Ptasznik, owner of the High Vibe Trails, announce that Ms. Ptasznik will not be charged after 38 horses on her farm were seized last month on allegations of inappropriate treatment and inadequate care on Sept. 2 in Milford, Michigan.

Have you ever sold a horse on trial? Whether you're the seller or the buyer, these tips show how contracts, expectations...
09/08/2026

Have you ever sold a horse on trial? Whether you're the seller or the buyer, these tips show how contracts, expectations, and legal protections play a huge role in a smooth experience.

In certain segments of the horse industry, it is fairly common for the buyer to take a horse home (or to a trainer’s) and try the horse out before making a final decision. Frequently, the buyer will also have a vet check performed during this trial period. Trial periods

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