Equine Legal Solutions

Equine Legal Solutions Equine Legal Solutions, PC is a law firm licensed in CA, OR, WA and NY.

Horse shows offer more than competition; they're full of life lessons about fairness, preparation, and handling the unex...
05/06/2026

Horse shows offer more than competition; they're full of life lessons about fairness, preparation, and handling the unexpected. Whether you’re just getting started or have been showing for years, check out our article. 🏇🏆

Performance is relative. You don't have to be perfect to succeed, just better than the next guy. If you have a bobble, go on as if nothing happened, and it's likely no one will notice. The only person whose opinion really matters is the guy (or gal) who signs your paycheck. Stay

Horrific story! 😡Thank goodness the surviving horses are in safe hands now.
05/05/2026

Horrific story! 😡Thank goodness the surviving horses are in safe hands now.

A man has been arrested after three horses died and several others were found in a "severely dehydrated and malnourished" condition in his care.

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05/04/2026

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The pair settled on a male horse named Grodino from Alan Waldman, whose Netherlands-based Waldman Horses charged $475,000 for the animal with only a brief medical exam and no veterinary records, Kamins claimed in court papers.

Not all trainers are created equal. Asking the right questions upfront can save you time, money, and frustration. Here’s...
04/30/2026

Not all trainers are created equal. Asking the right questions upfront can save you time, money, and frustration. Here’s what you need to know before hiring a trainer. 🏇🧐

We have compiled this handy list of questions for horse owners to ask when hiring a trainer. The Trainer’s Background How long have they been a full-time, professional trainer? What is their competition record? If they have not been a full-time professional for very long, have they apprenticed wit...

Does a Horse Seller’s Reputation Matter?Just because a seller is well-known in the equine world doesn’t mean you shouldn...
04/28/2026

Does a Horse Seller’s Reputation Matter?
Just because a seller is well-known in the equine world doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your homework! 🐎 🔍 Reputation matters, but so does due diligence.

At Equine Legal Solutions, we receive more calls about horse purchases gone wrong than any other equine legal issue. In about half the calls, the horse buyer was so impressed by who the seller was that they didn't exercise good judgment. Because the horse seller was a well-known trainer

Buying or selling a horse? Know your rights and responsibilities to avoid legal trouble! ⚠️ 🐎
04/26/2026

Buying or selling a horse? Know your rights and responsibilities to avoid legal trouble! ⚠️ 🐎

At Equine Legal Solutions, we receive calls from thousands of dissatisfied horse buyers who want to know what their legal options are. Here, we will walk you through the legal landscape of a horse purchase. Often, ELS' callers want to know "what law applies to horse sales." Whether the terms

Are hidden commissions costing you money? Learn how secret profit-taking affects buyers and sellers. 💰🐎
04/22/2026

Are hidden commissions costing you money? Learn how secret profit-taking affects buyers and sellers. 💰🐎

That’s the way the horse industry works, but is it legal? Undisclosed profit-taking by trainers facilitating horse sales and purchases is a widespread practice touching every discipline in our industry. Many clients adopt a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to under-the-table compensation w...

Thinking about joining or starting a horse syndicate? 🏇 Know the legal ins and outs before you invest! 📜
04/19/2026

Thinking about joining or starting a horse syndicate? 🏇 Know the legal ins and outs before you invest! 📜

Equine Legal Solutions has seen a steady increase in the number of buyers contacting us about purchasing a horse for “syndication” and wanting to know if we have a form that will work for them. The short answer is, “That depends.” We’ll need to know more about your situation before we can ...

Horse Sale Fraud: Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore 🚩Don’t get taken for a ride! Spot the warning signs of fraud before you...
04/16/2026

Horse Sale Fraud: Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore 🚩
Don’t get taken for a ride! Spot the warning signs of fraud before you buy or sell a horse.🚨

Dishonest and unlawful sale practices permeate every level in the horse industry, from $500 horses at the local feedlot auction to private sales of Olympic-level horses. Horse sale fraud is so rampant that shopping for a used car seems practically risk-free by comparison. Although clever fraudsters....

If a buyer can’t afford the full price upfront, will they be able to cover board, feed, and unexpected vet bills? Sellin...
04/13/2026

If a buyer can’t afford the full price upfront, will they be able to cover board, feed, and unexpected vet bills? Selling on installments is a big risk, but if you must, here are some key tips to protect yourself. 💲

In a soft market, many horse sellers will exercise creativity and enter into sale agreements that allow the buyer to pay in installments for the horse. Unfortunately, many of those buyers miss payments, perhaps because they have lost their jobs or just overextended themselves buying horses. Once a b...

Not all horse auctions are created equal. Know the risks before you bid! 🐎🚨 Learn how to protect yourself.
04/08/2026

Not all horse auctions are created equal. Know the risks before you bid! 🐎🚨 Learn how to protect yourself.

Most horse people know buying a horse at the monthly auction at your local fairgrounds is a risky proposition. At the same time, many types of premium horse sales, such as sport horse import auctions and major breed show sales, enjoy excellent reputations as good sources for quality horses. The sale...

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