Horse ownership
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- Contracts can help protect you and your business.
- Be sure you and your business have proper insurance coverage.
Understanding Minnesota’s horse liability statute
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Who the statute protects.
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What activities the statute covers and doesn’t cover.
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The applicable liability protection exceptions.
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The warning sign posting required under the statute before the liability protections apply.
Limiting your horse liability under Minnesota law
- Use written contracts for any horse-related agreement.
- Make sure written agreements are specific and address each applicable risk.
- Work with an attorney.
Equine liability act webinar recording
Trailering horses in Minnesota: which laws affect you
- Minnesota has its own state transportation laws that can vary from federal regulations.
- It’s important for you to understand how these laws affect you when trailering your horse around Minnesota.
Companion animal welfare act requirements
- Horse owners must meet certain legal minimum requirements for equine welfare.
- Most cost-reducing opportunities fall in the area of preventative medicine, education and being a responsible horse owner.
- There are also times when it is not appropriate to cut costs, such as for emergency care.
Coping with the loss of a horse
- If you are working through a loss, treat yourself kindly and find others who can do the same.
- If you know of someone who is grieving a horse, reach out, even in small ways, to let them know you are available to listen.
Horse science college programs in Minnesota
- Information about the college programs offered in Minnesota in horse science.
- These programs give students the tools they need to succeed in the horse industry.
Economic impact of the horse industry
- The total economic impact of the horse industry in the United States is $122 billion, creating 1.7 million jobs.
- Minnesota ranks 18th for the state with the greatest horse population.
Save these forms to help you plan for emergencies
- Operations Contingency Plan for Privately Owned Horse Farms
- Operations Contingency Plan for Horse Boarding or Training Farms
- Forms will automatically download to your device. You will need a current version of Adobe Reader DC to first save then fill out the form.
- The fillable PDFs outline essential livestock care if you or your managers experience illness, injury, or another emergency when you may need outside people to provide care.
- These contingency plans cover essential care only. They are not comprehensive care plans.
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