Facing disciplinary proceedings can be daunting. The impact on your career and reputation can be significant. We share below our key advice for responding to disciplinary proceedings in the equestrian sector. If you require advice or representation concerning an investigation […]
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FEI Tribunal: No right of appeal for case concerning a horse which was missing for 2 hours during endurance event
The FEI Tribunal, in a decision dated 8 January 2024 addressed an appeal lodged by the Royal Spanish Equestrian Federation against a decision made by the ground jury during the Endurance World Championship for Young Riders in France. The dispute […]
FEI Tribunal issues ban for failure to produce sample
Our equine solicitor, Hannah Bradley, has contributed to an article for Horse & Hound magazine about a recent FEI Tribunal case concerning a failed hyposensitivity test and subsequent failure to produce a sample. See the article in full at https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/ban-for-rider-who-ran-away-from-anti-doping-sample-collection-841931 […]
The Equine Law Firm speaks with HorseQuest
Take a look at our equine law blog, giving our lawyer’s tips for buying a horse. The lawyer’s view: top tips when buying a horse (horsequesthub.co.uk)
Hannah Bradley appointed to Judicial Panel
Hannah Bradley, a lawyer at the Equine Law Firm has been appointed to the British Horseracing Authority’s Judicial Panel. The BHA’s Judicial Panel hears cases or appeals referred to it in connection with the Rules of Racing. You can read […]
The Equine Law Firm speaks to Horse & Hound regarding the duties of vets to non-clients
It is a well-established legal principle that if a veterinary surgeon is negligent, and their negligence causes a loss to their client, then they are likely to be liable to compensate that client. A common example of this is if […]
The Equine Law Firm speaks with Al Badia Magazine
Take a look at our article prepared with Al Badia Magazine, which advises buyers and sellers of horses in international transactions. Protecting yourself and your business when buying or selling horses internationally
Top Tips for International Transactions
Many competition horse owners look to the Europe and further afield for the most attractive prospects to buy and sell horses. Transacting overseas carries a higher legal risk than domestically. Here are our tips to put yourself in the strongest […]
Take a look at our interview with Whickr App
We were asked by Whickr, the horse sales app, to answer some questions regarding selling horses and the law. To read the full interview go to:- https://www.whickr.com/blog/can-i-really-return-a-horse-after-purchase-and-more-questions-answered-by-the-experts/
COVID 19: Protecting your equestrian business
The British Equestrian Federation this week issued advice urging that “all organised equestrian activity” should stop. The prospect of a prolonged period of social distancing and the impact that it will have on equestrian sport, in particular for those who […]