Equine Law Blog
In these difficult economic times, boarding stables nationwide are struggling to get their clients to pay. Stables can be asking for trouble, however, when they make their own conclusions that a horse is abandoned due to unpaid board and then take matters into their own hands without following the law.
In these challenging financial times, people sometimes consider making extra money by taking in boarders. Plan ahead and understand the risks. The arrangement could be far more complex and costly than you think.
The setting is tragic. The boarding stable catches fire and horses perish. Is the stable liable?
Merely because a boarding stable’s barn has caught fire, injuring or killing horses inside, does not necessarily mean that the stable is automatically liable for the consequences.
As of October 2011, 46 states have some sort of an equine activity liability law on the books. Many assume they are all the same. They are not. While many share common characteristics, all of them differ. Here are two examples of how the laws differ:
Equestrian Professional Webinar
There have been several recent equine cases whose rulings are of interest (and extreme importance) to horse professionals. During this webinar, I will discuss the key issues and the legal precedents these cases are likely to set.
In order to keep your business, horses, customers and assets safe, it is essential to stay abreast of how the courts are interpreting current equine laws and be informed about any new laws.
Date
November 14, 2011
Time
8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Central & 5:00pm Pacific)
"A Look at Recent Equine Lawsuits and How They Affect Horse Professionals" is free to all horse professionals and can be attended via telephone or computer. Once you get your own spot reserved, please share this with your friends in the horse business. The more we know - the more the equestrian community can grow!
Judgments, suits, or settlements seeking millions of dollars are not common, but they can occur. Many people want to be prepared for this ever-present risk by purchasing extra insurance coverage through an umbrella liability insurance policy. Is this coverage right for you?
