Legal advice

Ask H&H: uninsured farrier

Horse & Hound explains whether you are liable if an uninsured farrier is injured on your yard

Ask H&H: compensation for escaped horse’s death

Horse & Hound explores whether you can claim compensation for an accident caused by poor fencing at a livery yard

Ask H&H: children's riding insurance

Horse & Hound explains how riding school insurance works in relation to young children

Ask H&H: do I have redress after my horse failed a vetting?

Horse & Hound discovers whether it is possible to take legal action over a failed vetting

Ask H&H: how can I prove a seller is a horse dealer?

Horse & Hound explains what legal action can be taken after buying a horse without a vetting

Ask H&H: negligent fellow livery user

Horse & Hound investigates what legal action could be taken against a negligent fellow livery user

Ask H&H: legal protection for horse dealers

Horse & Hound explains what steps horse dealers can take to protect themselves against legal actions

Ask H&H: can they take tractors in the field with my horses?

Horse & Hound explains your rights in your livery yard

Ask H&H: breeding from loan mares

Horse & Hound explains who owns the foal from a mare on loan

Ask H&H: children working at stables

Horse & Hound explains if children need permits to work at stables

Ask H&H: claiming compensation for negligence

Horse & Hound examines the chances of proving negligence by a producer

Ask H&H: when does horse ownership transfer from seller to buyer?

The death of a horse highlights why it is important to make a clear agreement about when ownership is transferred

Q&A: Help! I need an equestrian lawyer

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on finding specialist legal help