Equine Law UK

04/06/2026

It’s easy to get distracted and not ask the right questions when you really want to buy a horse and you think you’ve found the perfect mount. Avoid the problem of not asking the right questions. Take our free buyer’s checklist with you. It includes all the important questions you need to ask when buying a horse.
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03/06/2026

Another horrific injury caused by a badly maintained horsebox.
Please ask an expert to inspect a horsebox or trailer before you buy. If you can’t find an expert we are more than happy to help you to find one. Follow for more advice and tips and save this in case you need it when buying a horsebox in the future.
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31/05/2026

Vettings are like marmite. You either love them or you hate them.
I always advise clients to have horses vetted regardless of the price of the horse. And my top tip is that you should always attend the vetting if you can. You then get to see everything the vet does and take in all the findings as the vetting progresses. If you are a seller, insist that your horse is vetted as the vetting often protects the seller as much as the buyer. For more tips and advice follow and share with your horsey friends. www.equinelawuk.co.uk

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Buying a horse. Another red flag to look out for ….
Selling agents are very common in facilitating the sale of a horse. In law, the sales agent very much hides behind the owner who is the principal to the contract (the person you are contracting with/buying from). It is therefore essential that you meet with or at least speak to the horse owner before you buy the horse. If the sales agent will not disclose who the owner is or allow you to meet/speak with the owner, walk away. The point is that the owner has far more knowledge about the horse having owned it whereas the sales agent has most likely only had the horse for a short period of time. For more advice and tips please like and follow www.equinelawuk.co.uk

27/05/2026

Red flags to look out for when buying a horse or pony. Part one. 🚩 number 1 - if the seller tells you that the horse passed a vetting recently but the buyer pulled out for some reason. In this case insist on seeing the vetting certificate or speaking to the potential buyer. In both cases I have at the moment where this has happened the horse in fact failed the vetting, was medicated and then purchased without another vetting and without the seller disclosing the medication or lameness. If the seller refuses to tell you who the potential buyer was, walk away.

25/05/2026

Please have horseboxes safety checked before you buy. I see so many poor horses injured in poorly constructed horse boxes. Nobody regulates coach-builders and it is causing much suffering. Let’s work together to change this. Share with your horsey friends to raise awareness.
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