Horse ownership

Owning and caring for a horse

• Caring for horses on a budget
• Coping with the loss of a horse
• Economic impact of the horse industry
• Horse science college programs in Minnesota

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 save and 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.

Legal considerations for owning a horse in Minnesota

• Companion Animal Welfare Act requirements
• Equine Liability Act webinar (1:06:33; recorded March 20, 2018) - Get a better understanding of the Equine Liability Act and how to further minimize risk through contractual releases/agreements and insurance.
• Limiting your horse liability under Minnesota law
• Safeguarding your horse farm
• Trailering horses in Minnesota: which laws affect you
• Understanding equine law
• Understanding Minnesota’s horse liability statute