Author: marywestmanlaw

Mary Westman is an Oklahoma attorney, Morgan horse breeder and registered nurse. Ms. Westman earned a Juris Doctor Degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law graduating with honors as a merit scholar and in the top 5% of her class. She is an active member of the Oklahoma and American Bar Associations, Oklahoma County Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Oklahoma Association for Justice, Oklahoma and American Health Lawyers Association, American Morgan Horse Association, Sooner State Morgan Horse Association and both the Oklahoma and American Horse Councils. A native of West Virginia, she now lives with her husband, David, in Norman, Oklahoma. Together, they also own a horse stable in Noble, Oklahoma. Ms. Westman authors an Oklahoma Equine Law blog, and her areas of practice include General Civil Litigation, General Business and Transactional Issues, Equine Law, Health Care Law, Probate, Wills and Estate Planning.

Horse Management Facilities: Mitigating risk during COVID-19.

April 1, 2020

On March 25, 2020, Governor Stitt amended the Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07 (EO 2020-07) via a memorandum designating horse management facilities as critical infrastructure businesses.[1]   With the critical infrastructure designation, it is imperative that horse management facilities now work to mitigate risks associated with operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Facilities must balance public health … More Horse Management Facilities: Mitigating risk during COVID-19.

CRITICAL UPDATE! Caring for horses during a public health crisis: are your workers a critical workforce? In Oklahoma, YES!

March 26, 2020

CRITICAL UPDATE! Caring for horses during a public health crisis: are your workers a critical workforce? In Oklahoma, YES! … More CRITICAL UPDATE! Caring for horses during a public health crisis: are your workers a critical workforce? In Oklahoma, YES!

Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Updates “Rules of Racing – Chapter 45 Prohibited Practices and Equine Testing”

September 3, 2019

On August 14, 2019, the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission published the unofficial “Rules of Racing” on its website.  Significant changes were made to Chapter 45 which is titled “Prohibited Practices and Equine Testing.”  To avoid penalty, Trainers and Owners must review these changes carefully and ensure compliance.  

Delay in the Enforcement of Electronic logging devices (ELDs) Also, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Do you need one in Oklahoma?

January 15, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the following in a notice announcing another delay in ELD enforcement for livestock haulers: “[T]ransporters of livestock and insects are not required to have an ELD at this time.  This statutory exemption was extended through December 7, 2018, by the continuing resolution and will remain in place until further notice. … More Delay in the Enforcement of Electronic logging devices (ELDs) Also, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): Do you need one in Oklahoma?