Category: Equine Industry Economic Impact

Protecting the Horse Industry’s Social License

October 3, 2025

The equine industry is under more public scrutiny than ever. Our social license to operate — the public’s acceptance of horse sport and business — is just as important as legal compliance.
From racing whip rules to debates over carriage horses, we’ve seen how quickly public opinion can influence regulations, sponsorships, and even the viability of long-standing practices.
That’s why equine law matters. Strong contracts, welfare-focused policies, and compliance strategies don’t just protect against liability — they demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and care for the horses at the heart of our industry.
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ALERT: Updated Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Filing with FinCEN

February 26, 2025

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has extended the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting deadline by 30 days, moving the new deadline to March 21, 2025, for most businesses. This requirement, part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), applies to most businesses, including those in the agriculture and equine industries. … More ALERT: Updated Deadline for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Filing with FinCEN

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!

National Equine Health Plan Published

November 3, 2017

The “National Equine Health Plan” represents a public and private effort to ensure a vibrant and prosperous equine industry.  This “road map” was developed by state and federal agencies to include the USDA, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Horse Council (AHC).  This collaborative’s larger stated mission is to enhance “the … More National Equine Health Plan Published