Horses aren’t just an asset – they are a lifestyle.
Protecting riders, owners and equine business alike, we pair deep industry knowledge with practical legal strategy to help riders, owners, trainers, breeders, facilities and event organisers protect what matters most: their horses, their people and their livelihoods.
At SBP Law, we are uniquely positioned to advise you given our chairman owns and operates a 34 acre equestrian centre in North London housing fifty horses and three donkeys. Michael Segen has years of experience in the equine industry and is able to provide sensible commercial advice in relation to the following:
Contracts and transactions
- purchase and sale agreements, bills of sale, pre‑purchase exam contingencies
- lease, half‑lease and share agreements, syndications and co‑ownerships
- boarding, training, coaching and haul‑in agreements
- breeding, stallion service, embryo transfer and foal registration documentation
Risk management and compliance
- liability waivers, releases and informed consent forms tailored to discipline and venue
- safety protocols, emergency action plans, and incident reporting procedures
- insurance review and coverage placement support
Facilities and events
- stable, arena and show‑ground operations policies and vendor agreements
- event sanctioning, prize lists, entry forms and competition rules
- land use, and equestrian‑specific lease or easement issues
Disputes and investigations
- purchase disputes, misrepresentation and hidden defects
- contract, lien and ownership conflicts, title claims
- injury claims, negligence, product liability and spectator incidents
Employment and business
- trainer/assistant/student agreements and independent contractor compliance
- equine business formation, partnership agreements and risk‑segregation structures
Disciplinary and regulatory issues
- disciplinary and regulatory issues involving the British Equestrian Federation
Whatever your issue, speak to our friendly and responsive team and consider it done.
