By and large horse owners and horse enthusiasts tend to be self-reliant. This is a wonderful trait to have, but unfortunately, it can lead these people to overlook the importance of written documents in their dealings. The do-it-yourself approach can give rise to many pitfalls in business, not the least of which is a lack of experience (at least at the outset) in dealing with the minutia of transactions.

As horse people we are used to utilizing professionals aside from ourselves. Farriers and vets are staple service providers we could not live without. Similarly if horses are your business you should consult with a lawyer that understands all things equestrian to ensure your transactions are smooth and you are not exposed to liability. As a rule of thumb, any dealings involving an exchange of money, or between parties with performance expectations of one another, should be formalized with a written document to define each party’s rights and obligations. Recognizing that attorneys’ fees are extremely expensive LAWHORSE.com is here to serve your legal and contractual needs in a similar capacity at an affordable cost.

If you buy, sell, breed, board, or train horses for a living you need to ensure that your interests are protected in all of your transactions so as not to open the door for frustrating, expensive, and time consuming disputes. If you are simply an equine hobbyist, you should similarly look to protect your interests so as not to distract from the pleasures your horses bring to you. The time and money invested in creating contracts on LAWHORSE.com to memorialize transactions is virtually nothing compared to the hassle and cost of a deal gone bad. Having a written contract will greatly reduce the chance that a deal will sour, and if it does our contracts generally contain a remedies clause dictating a faster path to resolution.

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Boarding Agreement

If boarding or training horses is your primary source of income, or even if you just rent out a stall or two to help cover the costs of keeping your own horses, you need to have a well written contract in place.

Partnership Agreement

Syndications are practical in virtually any equine discipline. The shared ownership of a horse is a great way to manage the expense and responsibility associated with their care.

Bill of Sale

Any time you purchase or sell a horse the transaction should be documented with a Bill of Sale.

Liability Release

If you ever allow someone other than yourself to ride a horse that you own or to ride on your property, you should have a release document for the rider to sign.