Practical Horse Law: A Guide for Owners and Riders

Getting interested: Riding lessons and what to look for in a school; Deciding to get a horse: Loan or buy? Private purchase, auction or commercial dealer - how your rights and remedies differ, Vetting procedure - what are the vet's responsibilities and what aren't; Insurance rights and duties; Buying equipment; Keeping your horse somewhere - livery yard or home?; Stables at home; The horse as road traffic; Going to shows; Loan arrangements; Breeding from your horse: Stud arrangements; Artificial insemination contracts; Horse businesses; Criminal law: Theft, cruelty to horses, road offences, public order of offences; Veterinary/farrier negligence; Disposing of your horse