Equine law encompasses a specialized area of legal practice that addresses the diverse issues related to horses and the equine industry. It aims to protect the interests of all involved in the equine industry, ensuring fair practices and resolving conflicts effectively while promoting the well-being of the horses themselves.

We understand the unique challenges in this field, and our in-depth knowledge means we can provide clients with both preventative solutions and specialised legal advice.

We have a thorough understanding of both the legal framework and the unique aspects of the equine world, including knowledge of horse behaviour, industry standards, and the specific needs of horse owners, trainers, riders, and many other interested parties.

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We have used Charlotte Sly at Croy Legal on several…

Expertise in
Equine.

We help individuals, coaches, trainers, agistment owners, stud owners, equine employers, equine therapy workers, riding clubs or organisations, vets, auctioneers, racing stables, and racehorse syndicate owners, with any legal matters pertaining to horse ownership, equine lease agreements, horse sales, agistment agreements, employment contracts and disputes, and much more.

We cater to all levels of Equestrians, from high-level athletes to weekend riders and everything in between by ensuring your interests, and your horse, are protected with Contracts for Purchase and Sale, Leasing Agreements, Waivers or Agistment Agreements. Our services also extend to providing advice on issues or disputes relating to horse ownership and leases, breeding, training, ownership and co-ownership or injury and damage caused by horses.

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General

  • Advice on purchase/sale
  • Drafting & reviewing contracts for purchase/sale
  • Lease agreements/contracts
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Coaches

  • Engagement contracts
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Trainers

  • Training agreements
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Agistment Owners

  • Agistment agreement
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Stud Owners

  • Share Contracts
  • Contract of sale
  • Payment plan agreements
  • Breeding agreements
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Equine Employers

  • Employment Agreements
  • Workplace policies
  • Volunteer Agreements

Equine Therapy Workers

  • Specified legal advice on practices to reduce liability.
  • Service agreements
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General

  • Reviewing constitution
  • Internal advice/disputes/running of the club
  • Updating liability/terms & conditions

Vets

  • Representation in disputes
  • Payment agreements
  • Intake agreements for horses coming into the clinic

Auctioneers

  • Auction agreement
  • Terms of sale/use of auction sites
  • Buyer beware terms

Racing Stables

  • Share Contracts
  • Contract of sale
  • Payment plan agreements
  • Breeding agreements
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • Employment Agreements
  • Workplace policies
  • Volunteer Agreements
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Syndicate Owners

  • Syndicate agreements
  • Ownership agreements
  • Advice on disputes

Stud Owners

  • Share Contracts
  • Contract of sale
  • Payment plan agreements
  • Breeding agreements
  • Waiver/Release of liability
  • General legal advice
  • Dispute Matters

Equine Employers

  • Employment Agreements
  • Workplace policies
  • Volunteer Agreements

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Croy Legal are proud to sponsor the Mudgeeraba Pony & Hack Club and service the wider equine community. Our in-house equine law expert, Charlotte Sly, is the vice president of the Mudgeeraba Pony Club, and holds personal memberships with Pony Club Australia, Equestrian Gold Coast Club, and Equestrian Australia.

 

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  • An Overview

    We help individuals, coaches, trainers, agistment owners, stud owners, equine employers, equine therapy workers, riding clubs or organisations, vets, auctioneers, racing stables, and racehorse syndicate owners, with any legal matters pertaining to horse ownership, equine lease agreements, horse sales, agistment agreements, employment contracts and disputes, and much more.

    We cater to all levels of Equestrians, from high-level athletes to weekend riders and everything in between by ensuring your interests, and your horse, are protected with Contracts for Purchase and Sale, Leasing Agreements, Waivers or Agistment Agreements. Our services also extend to providing advice on issues or disputes relating to horse ownership and leases, breeding, training, ownership and co-ownership or injury and damage caused by horses.

    ENQUIRE NOW
  • Individuals

    General

    • Advice on purchase/sale
    • Drafting & reviewing contracts for purchase/sale
    • Lease agreements/contracts
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Coaches

    • Engagement contracts
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Trainers

    • Training agreements
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Agistment Owners

    • Agistment agreement
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Stud Owners

    • Share Contracts
    • Contract of sale
    • Payment plan agreements
    • Breeding agreements
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Equine Employers

    • Employment Agreements
    • Workplace policies
    • Volunteer Agreements

    Equine Therapy Workers

    • Specified legal advice on practices to reduce liability.
    • Service agreements
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  • Riding Clubs & Organisations

    General

    • Reviewing constitution
    • Internal advice/disputes/running of the club
    • Updating liability/terms & conditions

    Vets

    • Representation in disputes
    • Payment agreements
    • Intake agreements for horses coming into the clinic

    Auctioneers

    • Auction agreement
    • Terms of sale/use of auction sites
    • Buyer beware terms

    Racing Stables

    • Share Contracts
    • Contract of sale
    • Payment plan agreements
    • Breeding agreements
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • Employment Agreements
    • Workplace policies
    • Volunteer Agreements
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Syndicate Owners

    • Syndicate agreements
    • Ownership agreements
    • Advice on disputes

    Stud Owners

    • Share Contracts
    • Contract of sale
    • Payment plan agreements
    • Breeding agreements
    • Waiver/Release of liability
    • General legal advice
    • Dispute Matters

    Equine Employers

    • Employment Agreements
    • Workplace policies
    • Volunteer Agreements

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  • Memberships

    Croy Legal are proud to sponsor the Mudgeeraba Pony & Hack Club and service the wider equine community. Our in-house equine law expert, Charlotte Sly, is the vice president of the Mudgeeraba Pony Club, and holds personal memberships with Pony Club Australia, Equestrian Gold Coast Club, and Equestrian Australia.

     

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