A Brief Overview of Equine Law

1. A Brief Overview of Equine
Law
Dan Doorakian

2. A Brief Overview of Equine Law
Holding a juris doctor degree fromVanderbilt University, Daniel Doorakian is a
partner and owner of Katz & Doorakian Law Firm. Dan Doorakian manages
the firm’s office inWellington, Florida, while his colleagues maintain
operations inWest Palm Beach. Admitted to the bar in both Florida and the
District of Columbia, Dan Doorakian specializes in commercial and residential
real estate transactions, trust administration and litigation, commercial
litigation, probate, guardianship, corporate law, and equestrian law.

3. A Brief Overview of Equine Law
Equestrian law, also known as equine law, is a legal practice area covering all
manner of businesses, organizations, and facilities related to horses.
Attorneys practicing equine law may prepare contracts for the sale or transfer
of horses, represent clients in disputes over horse-related injuries or
transactions, and handle employment litigation for workers in the equine
industry. Litigation areas may also include such topics as animal rights and
gaming laws.

4. A Brief Overview of Equine Law
One notable statute within the scope of Florida equestrian law is the Equine
Immunity Act.This act places horse-related activities under a limited scope of
liability, due to their inherently associated risk. Under the Equine Immunity
Act, the sponsor of a horse show would not be liable for injuries resulting from
a spooked horse throwing its rider. However, individuals remain liable for
injuries resulting from negligence, such as providing an inexperienced rider
with a horse that requires advanced equestrian skills.