Equestrian Law
Choosing a lawyer who understands both the legal and equestrian worlds can make a significant difference. Our Equestrian Law Team combines legal expertise with a strong understanding of the industry, providing practical, commercially focussed advice to owners, breeders, trainers, professional riders and equestrian businesses. As part of our wider Agricultural team, we bring together specialists from across the firm to deliver joined-up advice.
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The equestrian world is varied and fast-moving, from land and yard arrangements through to ownership structures, commercial contracts, disputes and succession planning. We advise across the breadth of those issues, supporting both commercial equestrian operations and individuals with valuable equestrian interests.
Whether you are acquiring equestrian land, putting commercial arrangements in place, managing disputes or planning for the future of an equestrian business, our team can help with clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
We understand that no two clients are the same. Some are running established equestrian businesses, while others are owners, breeders or families with equestrian assets forming part of wider business or personal arrangements. Our role is to bring together the right specialists across property, commercial, dispute resolution and private client work so you receive joined-up advice.
Our equestrian law services
We advise on:
Property & Land
- Equestrian property and land arrangements (yards, grazing, gallops)
- Development and planning considerations
Buying, Selling & Ownership
- Acquisition and sale of sports horses and bloodstock (including via SPV)
- Ownership structures and syndicates
Commercial & Corporate
- Livery agreements
- Horse lease and training agreements
- Corporate and commercial advice for equestrian businesses
Employment
- Employment advice for equestrian businesses, yards and training operations
Disputes & Regulatory
- Disputes with vets, trainers and farriers
- Disciplinary proceedings with governing bodies
- Regulatory and welfare matters
Private Client & Family
- Private client advice where equestrian businesses form part of estates
- Family law advice involving equestrian assets
Why clients work with us
Our Equestrian Law Team brings together lawyers from across the firm with experience in land and property, commercial arrangements, disputes, compliance, private wealth and family matters. That means clients can access joined-up advice rather than dealing with issues in isolation.
Many of the solicitors in our Equestrian Law Team are horse owners themselves and consequently have a deep understanding of the challenges of the industry gained through personal experience.
We work with:
- Professional riders, Owners, Breeders and Trainers
- Studs (including Bloodstock Studs) and Breeding Services Providers
- Yard Owners
- Vets, Farriers and Physios
- Equestrian businesses
- Families with equestrian assets
How we work with you
Whilst based in the South of England, with offices in Southampton, Winchester and Bournemouth, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. Technology has enabled us to provide a high level of service to our clients whether they are local to our offices or not. Our advice can be given in many ways:
- Over the telephone
- Online appointments
- In face to face meetings
We will talk through how you would like to be contacted and the best ways for us to meet in our early conversations with you.
Introducing your key contacts
Elinor Davis
Senior Associate – Agricultural Land, Farms & Estates
Elinor Davis
Senior Associate – Agricultural Land, Farms & Estates
Agricultural Land, Farms & Estates Services
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