Anyone in the business of horses will want to be aware that a potentially advantageous provision of the 2010 Small Business Act expires on Dec. 31. Whether it’s a new saddle or a new truck or trailer, business equipment purchased before the new year will be eligible for a full write-off. That’s an unusual option. […]
Although most professional equine sales agents already use written sale agreements, bills of sale and broker agreements to fully disclose all relationships in equine sales transactions, it is worth noting that as of January California law requires that all horse sales be documented in writing. Specifically, it is required that a written agreement disclose the […]
A recent court ruling could upend existing case law when it comes to trainer responsibility in the case of student injury or death. Mia Eriksson of Tahoe City died shortly after her horse crushed her during the cross-country phase of an event at Galway Downs, Temecula, in November 2006. It was not the first fall […]
