Equine Law

Equine law covers involves all aspects of horses and horse-related activities.

We are able to assist horse owners, businesses, professionals, associations and facilities with several things including:

Draft, review, or negotiate equine-related contracts (such as purchase and sales agreements, leases, stallion service contracts, liability waivers/releases, and boarding contracts)
Set up corporations, partnerships, syndication, or Limited Liability Companies
Assist with tax planning, and resolving tax disputes with the government
Help plan and document real estate purchases or transactions
Represent people who are threatened with expulsion or suspension from racetracks or associations due to alleged rule violations, or positive drug (or represent the associations)
Handle or resolve zoning and land use disputes
Help avoid liability through risk-management programs
Represent people or businesses when disputes or lawsuits arise out of any of the matters described above

Release of Liability Defeats Claim by Injured Animal Shelter Volunteer, Foster Swift Equine Liability & Insurance Update, November 2011
Texas and Iowa Equine Activity Liability Acts Amended - Time for New Signs and Contracts, Foster Swift Equine Liability & Insurance Update, November 2011
“Mental Anguish” Damages Recoverable for Damage to or Loss of Real Property, Foster Swift Equine Liability & Insurance Update, November 2011
Insurance Disputes Are Avoidable, Foster Swift Agricultural Law Update, July 2011
Liability for Personal Injuries Caused by Loose Livestock, Foster Swift Agricultural Law Update, June 2011
Loose Livestock, Foster Swift Agricultural Law Update, April 2011