Frequently Asked Questions

1) Am I able to call for a brief introductory chat to see if I have a case to pursue?

Of course.

mosshaselhurst solicitors can help. We will be very happy to talk to you about your potential equine legal issue and would then be able to provide a guide as to what you could do next. This telephone consultation is free of all charge and would take no more than half an hour.

2) I bought a horse recently and took the time to have it vetted. It transpires that the horse is lame. Am I able to take action against the vet?

mosshaselhurst will be happy to discuss the position and of course the recommended action that we would advise will be influenced by how long you have owned the horse and the conditions in which you have stabled it. We will also need to discuss how you have ridden the horse and for what purpose (ie pleasure, hunting, showing, racing etc)

3) I use my horse in events and find that I have been called to a hearing after an examination of my horse has found traces of a banned substance. Can you help me?

We would be happy to help. At mosshaselhurst we have many years experience in client representation in both the magistrates and crown courts.

4) We are looking to extend our shop premises on our site and effect a change of use that will include the sale of alcohol. Can you help with this?

Yes we can. mosshaselhurst has an expert commercial property department and in addition has much experience in obtaining liquor licenses. An initial call to us would enable us to provide guidance on how to approach this.

5) A child rider fell from her mount that resulted in an injury. This happened whilst competing at an event that we were responsible for. The parents of the child are now pursuing legal action. Are you able to help with this?

mosshaselhurst can help with this matter. We would recommend fixing an appointment to discuss the implications of such a delicate and potentially distressing situation.

6) Are you able to provide contracts of employment for our workforce?

Yes we are, our employment specialists have vast experience in drawing up contracts of employment for employers. In addition we can help with both the development and provision of the supporting documentation and systems that we would recommend such as recruitment processes and employee handbooks.

7) Do you offer other legal services other than equine law related services?

In addition to our equine experienced lawyers we count our general breadth of legal expertise as the key to providing the best all-round legal services to our equestrian clients.  Our teams specialise in subjects ranging from property transactions, tenancies, contracts, personal injury, sale and purchase, personal disputes, employment law advice (employer and employee), business and commercial advice, family and matrimonial disputes. Examples of how our broader legal services provide expertise with equestrian law can be seen below:

Property

  • Purchase and sale of equestrian property and land
  • Equestrian business tenancies
  • Landlord and tenant issues
  • Grazing licenses
  • Rights of way
  • Planning matters

Contracts

  • Livery agreements
  • Horse sale contracts
  • Horse purchase contracts
  • Loan agreements
  • Training agreements
  • Stud agreements
  • Syndicate agreements
  • Liability disclaimers

Disputes

  • Horse sale and purchase disputes
  • Horse loan disputes
  • Livery disputes
  • Disputes within horse syndicates
  • Equine Property litigation
  • Horse Insurance disputes
  • Construction disputes for horse schools, stables and barns used for horses.

General

  • Personal injury
  • Defending litigation
  • Family/matrimonial issues
  • Horse passport regulations and stipulations
  • Import/export regulations relating to horses
  • Transportation regulations for horses
  • Partnership agreements (equine business)
  • Tax issues relating to horse business

Please contact mosshaselhurst solicitors for advice on any of the above on 01606 74301. mosshaselhurst solicitors, experts in equine law.