Mary Westman is an Oklahoma attorney, horse owner and breeder and registered nurse with an MBA. 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. Additionally, Ms. Westman associates with Perri Dunn PLLC in Oklahoma City in the areas of agricultural and equine transactional law. She is an active member of the Oklahoma and American Bar Associations, American Bar Association Animal Law Committee and Equine Law Sub-Committee, Oklahoma County Bar Association, American Morgan Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, United States Equestrian Federation, both the Oklahoma and American Horse Councils, and American Agricultural Law Association. Ms. Westman is an adjunct professor at the Oklahoma City University School of Law and frequently writes equine law related articles for the OklahomaHorses Magazine. A native of West Virginia, she now lives with her husband, David, in Norman, Oklahoma. To reach Ms. Westman, please visit the Perri Dunn PLLC website.
New: The Stable & Farm Brief© — Vol. 6 · Week of August 10, 2026.
A week of unfinished business — a Farm Bill markup dead on a 10-11 tie, a 60-day crop insurance lifeline, and Oklahoma’s groundwater law twelve weeks out.
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New World screwworm is a serious wound parasite, and FDA has temporarily authorized a prescription Ivermectin Liquid for Horses product for short‑term prevention. Stable & Farm Legal outlines the limits of this EUA and how it fits into barn policies, contracts, and veterinary decision‑making. … More New World Screwworm & Horses Update: FDA Emergency Ivermectin Use
Agricultural and equine businesses operate in environments where legal issues rarely stay confined to the abstract. A change in regulation, a contract problem, a governance question, or a shift in industry practice can affect operations long before it feels like a “legal matter” in the traditional sense. That is why we created The Stable & … More Why We Created The Stable & Farm Brief©
USDA confirms a New World Screwworm detection in Texas. Learn the risks to livestock, warning signs of infestation, and legal and biosecurity considerations for agricultural operations. … More New World Screwworm Confirmed in the United States: Legal and Biosecurity Considerations for Livestock Owners
Horse-related disputes present unique legal and practical challenges. From ownership disagreements and boarding disputes to breeding contracts and veterinary claims, litigation can be costly, time-consuming, and damaging to relationships. Discover why mediation is often a faster, more confidential, and more effective solution for resolving equine disputes while protecting both your interests and the welfare of the horse. … More Why Horse Disputes Are Different: And Why Court Isn’t Always the Best Answer
Mediation resolves equine disputes involving sales, boarding, training, breeding, leases, and partnerships while lowering litigation costs, protecting reputations, and preserving professional relationships within the horse industry through cooperative, confidential conflict resolution. … More Why Mediation Matters in Equine Disputes
Agriculture is often evaluated as a discrete sector, measured primarily by production output. That framing is incomplete—and it matters. When agriculture is viewed too narrowly, its true economic role is underestimated, leading to gaps in policy, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making. In Agriculture as Economic Infrastructure: Why It Matters—and What Must Be Done, I explain … More Agriculture Isn’t Just an Industry—Reframing It as Infrastructure Changes How We Value, Regulate, and Protect It
Agriculture drives large-scale economic activity through food, hospitality, lodging, and events. Learn why its full economic impact is often misunderstood. … More From Farm to Fork to Economic Force: Why Agriculture Drives More Than We Think
The platform layer connects agriculture to the economy through logistics, equipment, and service industries. Learn how it powers The Pasture, Platform, and the Plate Model™. … More Beyond the Farm: The Platform Layer of Agricultural Infrastructure
Agriculture is often discussed as one industry among many—measured, compared, and ranked based on its contribution to gross domestic product. It is frequently cited as representing only a small percentage of the economy. While that statistic may be technically accurate, it reflects an incomplete understanding of agriculture’s true value. … More 🌾 Agriculture Is Not Just a Sector™