Horse Sale Videos: What You Can't See Might Hurt You!
At Equine Legal Solutions, we hear from a lot of unhappy horse buyers. Many of them bought a horse sight unseen on the basis of sale videos and the seller’s representations about the horse. When the horse arrived, it wasn’t what the horse buyer thought it would be. Most of the time, the seller refuses to take the horse back or refund any of the dissatisfied horse buyer’s money. And often, the buyer can’t even resell the horse because it is unsound, unsafe or otherwise not marketable. The cost of going to try a horse in person is often negligible compared to the cost of purchasing and caring for an unsuitable horse. Here are six things you can’t tell from a horse sale video.
Don't Get Taken for a Ride: Horse Sale Fraud Warning Signs
Dishonest and unlawful sale practices permeate every level in the horse industry, from $500 horses at the local feedlot auction to private sales of Olympic-level horses. Horse sale fraud is so rampant that shopping for a used car seems practically risk-free by comparison. Although clever fraudsters can dupe even experienced equine professionals, non-horsey parents buying a horse for their child and first-time horse buyers are particularly vulnerable. Here are some warning signs that a horse deal might be shady.
ELS Releases Two New Equine Legal Forms!
ELS announces the release of two new equine legal forms – a Horse Trailer Use Agreement and Horse Trailer Rental Agreement.
Designed for horse trailer owners who desire to lend or rent their trailers to someone else, these forms will protect the horse trailer owner in the event that something happens when another party is using the trailer. Both forms include clauses that require the user/renter to accept responsibility for any damage that occurs during their use/rental of the trailer, as well as the user/renter having adequate insurance and driver’s license/endorsements for towing the trailer. Also included are checklists to ensure inspection of the trailer before use, tasks required before the trailer is returned, and a list of contents. The rental agreement includes deposit and payment information.
The new equine legal forms can be purchased for $39.99 each, or together in a package for the discounted price of $74.99.
Designed for horse trailer owners who desire to lend or rent their trailers to someone else, these forms will protect the horse trailer owner in the event that something happens when another party is using the trailer. Both forms include clauses that require the user/renter to accept responsibility for any damage that occurs during their use/rental of the trailer, as well as the user/renter having adequate insurance and driver’s license/endorsements for towing the trailer. Also included are checklists to ensure inspection of the trailer before use, tasks required before the trailer is returned, and a list of contents. The rental agreement includes deposit and payment information.
The new equine legal forms can be purchased for $39.99 each, or together in a package for the discounted price of $74.99.
2016 Foal Photo Contest Results
The Votes Are In!
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The Votes have been Counted and the Winners Are...
We had 75 qualified entries in our 2016 Foal Photo Contest. There were 16 different breeds, several double-registered foals, 2 wild Mustang foals and a Zebra (yes, a WILD Zebra foal). Entries came from 17 states, plus Canada, Australia, and Zimbabwe. And, 365 people visited our website to vote. |
Horse Trainer Business Practice Survey Results
Equine legal contracts available online with instant download in PDF format. Purchase once and use as many times as you'd like. We have a full suite of equine contracts to meet your needs. Whether you are buying, selling, breeding, boarding, teaching, training, partnering or trading, we are your source for horse-related legal forms.
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If you have an issue with a national equine organization (such as; USEF, USDF, AQHA, AHA, APHA, breed associations/registries, etc.), we can help you regardless of your state of residence. The first step in hiring us is a consultation to determine the best way to help your resolve your issue. Phone consultation fee: $175 for a 30-minute consultation.
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Consultations for legal issues are available to residents of, or matters involving, Washington, Oregon, California and New York. Consultations for matters involving national equine organizations (such as USEF and USDF) or national breed associations and registries (such as AQHA, AHA, APHA) are available for ALL residents regardless of state of residence. 30-minute initial phone consultations are $175; consultations are scheduled Monday through Friday at 1:00pm and 1:30pm Pacific Time. If you do not qualify for a consultation, please see our Attorney Directory for links to attorney directory in your state.
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