Recent Cases, Articles & News

4.05.12 - Horse lawyer Hanna Campbell wins equine accident negligence claim

HorseSolicitor’s lawyer Hanna Campbell was instructed on a no-win no-fee basis to claim compensation in connection with injuries su...

20.04.12 - Your Horse column - Insuring a veteran horse

Q - After paying for five years, I was let down by the small print on my horse insurance the very first time I tried to claim. Are the...

20.04.12 - Your Horse column - Can I keep my horse on my friend's land?

Q - A friend has recently bought a property with stables and grazing and has said I can keep my three horses there with hers, which is...

20.04.12 - Your Horse column - He's not what was advertised

Q I bought a pony for my three children to share and I was told that he was suitable for novice riders, but he won't hack out alone an...

20.04.12 - Your Horse column - Importance of having a horse vetted

Q - Do you think it's important to get a horse vetted before purchase? I’m buying from a friend and finding it difficult to ask for th...

20.04.12 - Your Horse column - Legal issues to consider when buying a horse

Q What are the paperwork and legal sides of buying a horse? I’m currently looking at buying my first horse but all I know is that I ne...

20.04.12 - Your Horse column - What horse insurance do I need?

Q I’ve just bought my first horse, which I will use mainly for hacking and occasional Riding Club events. I appreciate that insurance ...

30.11.11 - Your Horse column - What type of insurance do I require when entering a loan agreement?

Q I am looking to loan a friend's horse which i have been riding for two years now but I’ve never loaned before and I’m not sure where...

30.11.11 - Your Horse column - Am I responsible for the safety of people walking through my field?

Q I own a four-acre field which has a footpath running through it. Am I responsible for the safety of any walkers who walk through the...

30.11.11 - Your Horse column - Importance of a loan agreement

A I’m keen to get a loan agreement drawn up and signed before my friend takes over responsibility for our 12.2hh New Forest pony, but ...

30.11.11 - Your Horse column - Liability for a vet bill incurred as a result of an uncharged electric fence battery

Q My horse was injured recently by a neighbouring horse who broke through some electric fencing and got into his field. My horse was k...

30.11.11 - Your Horse column - Rent arrears

Q At my local DIY yard there is a woman who keeps her horses stabled 24/7 and they are knee-deep in muck. If it wasn’t for the yard ow...

29.11.11 - Your Horse column - Recording the correct details on your horse's passport

Q My friend has a pink papered Hanoverian who has a genuine age of 18.

The mare is talented and looks fantastic, but my friend...

27.10.11 - Horse Solicitor wins veterinary negligence claim for wrongful insemination

HorseSolicitor wins veterinary negligence claim for wrongful insemination

The circumstances of the case were that a mare w...

17.10.11 - HorseSolicitor wins professional negligence claim for a client against firm of solicitors

HorseSolicitor were recently instructed to represent Mrs D in a claim for professional negligence against X (A Firm) in respect of the...

16.08.11 - Rider wins compensation for injuries following accident caused by untraced driver

HorseSolicitor’s lawyer Hanna Campbell was instructed to pursue damages on behalf of a rider that was injured as a result of a neglige...

16.08.11 - Veterinary Negligence Claim Success for Negligent Vetting Procedure

HorseSolicitor’s Hanna Campbell was instructed to pursue a veterinary negligence claim on behalf of a client who purchased a horse two...

28.07.11 - Damages for horse injured by low flying Russian jet fighter

HorseSolicitor’s Hanna Campbell was instructed to claim damages against the MOD on behalf of a client whose racehorse sustained injuri...

10.06.11 - Your Horse Law Column - Misrepresentation

27.05.11 - Your Horse column - Will I be fined for riding on the pavement?

Can you settle an argument between my friend and I? I think that when traffic’s heavy and it’s safe to do so it’s better to ride on th...

27.05.11 - Your Horse column - Do I need public liability insurance for my elderly horse?

Q My elderly horse is too old to insure (he’s 26), but I’m worried what would happen if he broke loose from his field and caused an ac...

27.05.11 - Your Horse column - Who is liable for fence repairs?

27.05.11 - Your Horse column - Can I claim for kick injury?

25.05.11 - Your Horse Legal Column - Offering instruction at a yard

This column, written by HorseSolicitor lawyer Hanna Burton, gives advice on offering instruction at a yard and the provision of...

24.05.11 - £25,000 compensation for client who was kicked by horse

Horse Solicitor, acting on a no win-no fee basis, was able to obtain a settlement of £25,000 for a client who suffered a broken leg af...