Your Horse column – Legal issues to consider when buying a horse
Q What are the paperwork and legal sides of buying a horse? ’m currently looking at buying my first horse but all I know is that I need to...
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 and...
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 offers some peace of mind but...
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 to...
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 kicked quite badly and needed...
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 field, which is...
Your Horse column – Importance of a loan agreement
Q 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 she’s laughed it off,...
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 owner,...
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 confided in me that...
Your Horse legal column – Misrepresentation
I work full time in a non-horse related job but buy the odd horse to bring on and sell to help pay the bills. To read more click on...
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 the pavement...
Your Horse column – Can I claim for kick injury?
My horse was injured recently by a neighbouring horse who broke through some electric fencing and got into his field. To carry on reading follow the link below: Your...
Your Horse column – Who is liable for fence repairs?
Q My horse keeps breaking the rickety post and rail fencing at my livery yard because there is no electric fencing keeping him from leaning on it. To carry...
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 accident, or...
