For Horse Owners, Horse Property Owners, and Trainers
With specific advice for Equestrian Estates & Family Offices
"Whether you own one horse or a large business, you need to be protected. Your regular attorney just won’t do. You need someone who specializes in equine law."
-John French, Award-Winning Rider & Trainer
Polly Hey, a distinguished equine attorney and lifelong equestrian, co-founded Hey & Hey in 2006, specializing exclusively in equine law.
Licensed in California and Tennessee, she combines her legal expertise with a deep understanding of equine matters, offering unparalleled advice to her clients.
Raised as a rider, Polly is a respected member of numerous equestrian associations, and she is dedicated to advancing equine education, often delivering lectures and providing resources to empower horse enthusiasts. Her relentless advocacy and integrity make her a trusted advisor in the equestrian community.
“Blue Ribbon Law” is a must-read for everyone involved in Equestrian sports. As a lifelong equestrian, investor, and now facility owner, I found this clear, concise, and beautifully organized book invaluable! I have already identified some areas for improvement in safeguarding myself and my business. As one who has also only narrowly escaped significant loss after a “handshake” deal, I stand wholeheartedly behind Ms. Hey’s warnings. Want a horse? Got a horse? Get the book. Get a lawyer and get yourself protected!
Mary Jo Tisor Kaplan - Founder and CEO, Kaplan Consulting, LLC
I have known and had the privilege to work with Polly on several occasions. She shares her wealth of knowledge and does not miss a beat. She clearly lays out the risks and pitfalls and gives the reader the tools to mitigate against such risks. She does an excellent job of dispelling the myths and keeping it simple. As an Equine Insurance specialist, horse owner, and competitor, I will be recommending her book to all my clients who own and work with horses.
Tom Rattigan - Equine Practice Leader
This is absolutely a must-read for every equine lover! As an attorney who grew up with horses, I saw first-hand how many times horse owners and property owners could have avoided problems had they known even just a little bit about the law. Don’t just buy 1 copy… BUY 5 and gift them to people you know. Polly Hey does an incredible job of breaking down the law and helping you understand what to look out for and what to do, to do it right the first time.
Kristen David - CEO and Founder, Upleveling Your Business
Today, you can own the most essential guide to equine law for horse owners, horse property owners, trainers, equestrian estates, and family offices, plus...
Get 5 Never-Before-Shared checklists
to help you avoid equine liability.
The single biggest mistake horse owners make when buying a horse (and how to easily avoid it). Page 27.
Advice for parents buying a horse for a child. Page 39.
Risk management advice for family offices
that own horses, and equestrian estates. Page 133.
8 issues to consider if you're leasing a horse. Page 52.
What horse property owners must know about employment law, minimum wage compliance, and workers' comp. Page 109.
Steps to protect yourself from the 5 big liability risks horse owners face. Page 64.
10 legal tips for trainers. Page 131.
How to avoid buyer's remorse on your next horse purchase. Page 56.
How to avoid surprises when you change trainers. Page 71.
The 3 essential contracts horse property owners need. Page 97.
What to do if you've been accused of violating the rules of the sport. Page 79.
12 Key things to include in your horse sales contracts.
Page 40.
What to do when a boarder won't leave. Page 101.
Trainers: Discover the 3-legged stool of protection to protect yourself, and your clients as you grow your business. Page 116.
Costly insurance myths many horse property owners believe, plus the 3 types of coverage you should consider.
Page 88.
The 8 items a good trainer-client contract should include. Page 121.
The 5 most important legal issues facing horse associations and governing bodies. Page 141.
Family offices: How to protect your client from being a target. Page 138.
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