It's important for horse owners to consider proper legal counsel. Here are the four most frequently asked questions regarding equine law.

1. EQUINE LAW
THE 4 MOST
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

2. 1. What is
Equine
Law?

3. “Equine law is a specialty within
the legal profession that focuses
on the contracts, agreements,
finances, and common disputes
that are unique to horse owners
and horse breeders.”
- CATANESE & WELLS

4. Helps horse owners:
Protect their investment
Examine contracts
Examine bills
Avoid liability
Win lawsuits (where needed)

5. 2. Am I
Required to
Have an Equine
Lawyer?

6. No, but it is recommended if if
you're a horse owner who buys,
leases, sells, breeds, or cares
for another owner's animals.
In California, a written
bill of sale is required
 Having an equine lawyer
could make this process
simpler.

7. 3. Can Any
Lawyer
Handle
This?

8. It’s possible, but without an
equine lawyer you will face
distinct disadvantages.
An equine lawyer will be
familiar with unique cases
and aware of important
clauses and inclusions.

9. 4. What About
Other Issues?
(Real Estate,
Taxes, etc.)

10. In regards to horse ranches
and operations, an equine
attorney will be
knowledgeable in of tax
codes, finances, and real
estate matters.

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