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Ag-Gag Update

An undercover investigator for the Humane Society of the United States exposed abuse of Tennessee Walking Horses. So-called "ag-gag" laws written to protect agricultural operations from the prying eyes of outsiders would stifle similar clandestine investigations. ... Read More

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Scuppy, Part 2

The "first bite rule" took a serious hit in Connecticut when the state Court of Appeals ruled that the proper question in a personal injury lawsuit was not whether an individual horse had a known history of biting, but whether horses as a species had dangerous propensities.... Read More

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Abuse Of Trust

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Inc. is under fire from the New York Attorney General. What's the story behind the lawsuit?... Read More

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Litigating The Derby

Dancer's Image finished first in the 1968 Kentucky Derby, but lost the winner's share of the purse and the trophy after a protracted legal battle over a disputed drug test. The controversy changed racing forever. ... Read More

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Across the Pond

The Animals Act is England's national equivalent to state equine activity laws in the United States. The idea is to make horse owners liable for equine-related personal injuries in some--but not all--situations.... Read More

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Ethical Dilemma

Two horses were euthanized after falls during the Grand National Steeplechase in England. Is it unethical to watch equine sports because there is a risk of injury or death to horses and riders?... Read More

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Inherent Risks

State equine activity liability laws reduce personal injury lawsuit numbers by legislatively mandating the assumption of many risks by participants. But do the statutes provide too much protection for farm owners and competition sponsors?... Read More

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Worth 1,000 Words

New technology and the Internet have changed the nature of horse show photography in a fundamental way. Copyright laws that protect a photographer's right to earn a living are still alive and well, but no one seems to notice anymore. ... Read More

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Entertainment Watchdog

The American Humane Association has been monitoring motion picture and television productions for 70 years to protect the animal welfare. The collaboration is an example of succesful self-regulation, but does the voluntary monitoring go far enough?... Read More

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A Run Of Bad Luck

The HBO series "Luck" was canceled after a third horse died. Were there violations of California's animal welfare laws during the production of the series?... Read More

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Equine lawyers don’t sue horses—but what, exactly, do they do? And why does it matter? Horses and the Law brings you an in-depth look at the important legal issues affecting horse owners and exhibitors today, including liability, sales and bloodstock agents, contracts and other business concerns, taxes, the animal rights vs. animal welfare debate, and legislation. If you agree with something, or even if you don’t, feel free to comment. Just keep it tasteful. And remember that Horses and the Law does not—and cannot—address your specific legal problems, and is not a source of legal advice. For that, you should contact your own attorney.

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