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©
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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In a significant ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the court upheld a $210,000 fine imposed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) against Jason Fabrizius and Fabrizius Livestock LLC, a Colorado-based horse dealer. The case revolved around violations of federal livestock transportation regulations, including failure to obtain required documentation when transporting horses across state lines. … More Appeals Court Upholds $210K Fine Against Horse Dealer for Interstate Transport Violations
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacates key provisions of USDA’s 2024 HPA amended rule which aimed to enhance enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). … More Galloping into Legal Battle: Northern District of Texas Reins in USDA Overreach in Tennessee Walking Horse Case
The American Horse Council (AHC) has formally requested that the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delay the implementation of the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations, currently set for February 1, 2025, by 60 days. … More American Horse Council (AHC) urges delay in implementation of Horse Protection Act changes.
Changes are coming to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) starting February 1, 2025. 🗓️ These updates aim to strengthen protections against the cruel practice of soring and enhance welfare standards for horses nationwide. … More Changes are coming to the Horse Protection Act starting February 1, 2025.
Providing support to equines and owners in the OKC metro area. Follow this link to find out more information ASPCA Equine Support Center.
USEF Announces Positive Tests of Cannabinoids (CBD) Will Result in GR4 Violations as of September 1, 2019 | US Equestrian — Read on http://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/usef-announces-positive-tests-of-cannabinoids
Our gorgeous, healthy Morgan stallion, Desi, is clearly not abused or neglected as this blog post photo clearly shows, but I am sad to report calls to my law practice for advice on how to report suspected equine abuse and neglect is on the rise. These concerned citizens are looking for legal advice on how … More Reporting Suspected Equine Abuse and Neglect