HorseSolicitor answers Your Horse reader’s question on the legalities of hi-vis clothing
Don’t miss our Q and A on the legal position with wearing hi-vis on page 109 of the June edition of Your Horse magazine
HorseSolicitor’s Rescue Ponies
We had a lovely time at the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies. We heard a number of heartbreaking stories and were impressed with the amazing work...
Horse and Hound magazine reports on HorseSolicitor’s recent settlement
A rider who was hit by a fast-moving car while hacking has received £12,000 compensation. Read more at https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/rider-hit-car-wins-case-422003
Loose Dogs and Horse Riding Accidents
Whilst dogs do not legally have to be on a lead in a public place the law does state that they must be under close control. This means that...
Equine Law and Compulsory Safety Headgear in the Showing World
There has been much talk surrounding the International Equestrian Federation’s (FEI) rule concerning compulsory safety headgear for all mounted competitors. While the decision is being reconsidered, event organisers are...
Your Horse equine law column – Can I dispose of old tack and rugs that have been left at my yard?
Q – Can I dispose of old tack and rugs that have been left at my yard by owners that are no longer on the yard. If so how...
Your Horse equine law column – I have a horse on full livery, what are my rights?
Q – I have a horse on full livery. Recently the yard started having problems catching him. So they give up and leave him in the field, sometimes alone...
Can Head Camera Footage Be Relied Upon in Court?
In short yes head cam footage is permissible in a civil and criminal court although in a criminal court the way in which it is presented would vary. Further...
Government’s Road Safety Framework for Wales – July 2013
Complaints were made to the Government over its failure to include horses and riders within the group of vulnerable road users in its draft version of the Road Safety...
Brain and Head Injuries
It is a sad fact that horse riders are more vulnerable to brain injuries than those that take part in more sedate leisure activities/sporting careers. The effects of a...
Spinal Cord Injuries
Road traffic and horse riding accidents are the most common cause of spinal cord injuries in the UK and the impact on the injured person can be devastating. At...
Liability in the event of a horse riding accident whilst wearing a ‘caution young horse’ tabard
Are you accepting liability for an accident if you wear a tabard stating ‘caution young horse’? There appears to be a great deal of confusion surrounding the issue of...
The Legalities of Wearing Head Cameras Whilst Horse Riding
In general and subject to the more detailed discussion points in the main body of the text, videoing whilst hacking on your horse in a public place will not...
Hit & Run Accidents Involving Horses
In cases where the person responsible for an accident drives off or cannot be traced it is still possible to claim compensation if the accident results in personal injury....
Assistant Chief Constable warns riders wearing “POLITE” safety clothing risk prosecution
Horse riders that take steps to improve their safety by wearing the “POLITE” high visibility clothing have been warned by the Association of Chief Police Officers that they risk...
Things to Consider When Selling a Horse
We explain the legal issues to consider when selling a horse, with advice from the experts at HorseSolicitor. To read Hanna Campbell’s article, as published in Horse Deals Magazine,...
Welsh Govenment’s Draft Road Safety Plan
It was disappointing to note that the Welsh Government’s draft Road Safety Delivery Plan made no reference to horse and rider or carriage drivers when defining the vulnerable road...
Hanna Campbell shortlisted in the prestigious national awards – the Law Society Excellence Awards
Hanna Campbell has been shortlisted in the prestigious national awards – the Law Society Excellence Awards. The contest is open to all of the lawyers that fit the category...
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 great because...
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 the horse to...
