Equine Law

Equine Law

Norris Ward McKinnon have a team of specialist equine lawyers available for clients in the equestrian industry.

Our equine lawyers work closely with you when dealing with all the formalities around horses. Few other businesses can offer this specialist service. 

We regularly advise clients on horse ownership, syndication, and also disputes when these things are not taken care of up front.  We also help employers and employees with a range of employment related queries, specific to the equestrian industry.

Your horse’s welfare and your profits may be on the line. Put yourself in a much better place to negotiate with Norris Ward McKinnon by your side. Give us a call today so we can set an appointment and discuss your options.

Free Equine Lease and Sale & Purchase Agreements

Norris Ward McKinnon offers free equine lease and sale & purchase agreement documents for you to use. Please click on the button below to sign up to our quarterly newsletter and receive copies of the documents.


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We can assist with:

  • Ownership - trusts, companies, partnerships, syndicates, leasing
  • Agreements for sale and purchase, lease of a horse
  • Advice on protecting your investment, limiting your liability
  • Breeding agreements, performance guarantees, AI agreements
  • Horse management and welfare 
  • Contracts between trainers and owners, trespass issues
  • Sponsorship and competition issues, formations of societies and clubs
  • Equine-specific employment agreements, dispute representation
  • Dispute resolution, debt collection, taxation