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£12,775.00 compensation for horse owner in untraced road accident claim
The accident circumstances were that our client, Claire Berry-Jones, was leading her horse along a grass verge in Warrington when a car came around the corner at excessive speed causing the horse to spook. The horse knocked our client to the ground and trampled her. The driver did not stop. The accident was reported to […]
Horse rider awarded £13,750 following dog attack in country park
HorseSolicitor was instructed to pursue a claim for personal injury following a loose dog spooking our client’s horse. Our client was riding in a country park when a dog came from a side path and began barking and lunging at her horse. The horse bolted towards a 5 bar gate, shot sideways and our client […]
£120,000 compensation for equine yard employee
HorseSolicitor has succeeded in a personal injury claim for a client who sustained horrific facial and psychiatric injuries whilst in employment at a riding stable. The client was trampled on by horses through lack of training on how to do her job. She sustained multiple broken bones in her face and jaw. The £120,000 settlement […]
£450,000 compensation for rider after horse spooked by lorry
HorseSolicitor succeeded in a personal injury claim for a horse rider who sustained a life changing injury whilst out hacking with a friend. The circumstances of the accident were that our client was positioned at the front of the ride when a lorry, travelling at approximately 30 to 40mph, approached. Our client was concerned that […]
HorseSolicitor is now in its 10th year!
Over that time we’ve worked to increase access to justice and recover compensation for injured riders; helped Horse & Hound and Your Horse Magazine readers; and worked in partnership with Horses and Road Safety Awareness. Here’s to the next 10 years…
HorseSolicitor wins accident claim in which 2 horses were killed
The accident circumstances were that our client, Michele Clark, was hacking out with a friend on their regular Sunday morning ride. They were riding in single file with our client positioned at the rear of the ride. Our client’s horse was hit from behind by a car, causing her to fall and sustain injury. The […]
HorseSolicitor wins untraced horse riding accident claim
The circumstances of the accident were that our client was hacking out on her horse, accompanied by her stepson, who was on another horse. A motorbike came up alongside her, far too close, and the motorcyclist revved the engine. The horse bolted and the motorcyclist continued to rev the engine, this caused the horse to […]
£23,000 compensation for injured horse rider
The accident circumstances were that on 9 April 2017, our client and her horse were proceeding correctly at walk along the road when the Defendant’s insured attempted to overtake on a blind bend despite the road having double white lines. As the Defendant’s insured’s car was alongside our client’s horse’s rear legs a vehicle approached […]
£70k for Rider Injured in Country Lane
Mr B was riding down a narrow country lane when he was confronted by a Mini Cooper travelling in the opposite direction. Mr B gestured for the driver of the mini to stop, but it carried on too close, causing his horse to spook. Mr B’s foot was stuck in the stirrup and he was […]
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, I dread to think what condition they would actually be in. The woman got in debt and the yard owner offered to write it off in […]
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, saying we don’t need to be so formal. Should I press this matter and insist everything’s in writing? A You are right to be keen to […]
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 grazed by my two, often boisterous, yearlings, or is it a case of walker beware? A Generally, you are under a duty to take reasonable precautions […]
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 veterinary attention. The other horse is a known escape artist and his owner had failed to charge the battery on the fencing. I think she should […]
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 start. What do I need to consider i.e. what type of insurance and what needs to be included in the loan agreement? Any info/suggestions appreciated. A […]
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 he wasn’t a very expensive horse, and I need to keep the bills down as much as possible. I’ve also heard several hard luck tales from […]
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 he gets very nappy and rears which is not good with a 5 year old on board. The dealer keeps saying she hasn’t got room to […]
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 tell the passport company within thirty days. Any more tips? A – As you correctly stated it is vital that you notify the Horse Passport Agency […]
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 be vetted – what should I do? A – It is extremely important to ensure that you have a horse vetted prior to purchase. Within our […]
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 we can help each other out. But someone has told her that she needs to get permission to have other people’s horses on your land. Please […]
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 in England and Wales. Hanna Campbell was nominated by her Principal Solicitor for her outstanding efforts. The specialist judges recognised the strength of her entry and […]
