Equine Law
The course will cover the interaction of law and equine issues such as how to interpret the law applicable to various parts of the equine industry, risk management issues in the equine industry, and issues regarding the purchase and sale of horses. Further, we will evaluate legal aspects of the management of equine facilities. Topics to be covered include supervision and management of equine activities, ownership issues, business plans, contracts, common liability issues, litigation and dispute resolution, purchase and sale of equines, disclosure issues, personal property issues, tax issues, environmental resource management, and regulatory issues.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Students will be able to identify the basic legal principles in contract law.
- Describe how equine liability statutes apply in Kentucky law.
- Identify essential elements of boarding agreements, private sales to auction sales.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 0