Equine Law

Behnke, Martin & Schulte, LLC knows horses and the needs of their owners. Through its Equine Law Practice, Behnke, Martin & Schulte, LLC serves the equine industry.

The firm advises clients on the application of state equine liability laws and assists them with statutory compliance. Behnke, Martin & Schulte, LLC also reviews insurance programs, all types of contracts and liability releases. We have experience in the preparation of sale, lease and breeding contracts, syndication documents and boarding, care training and transportation contracts.

The Firm can serve clients ranging from individual horse owners to breeding farms, race tracks, insurance companies, syndications, partnerships, trainers, riding instructors, commercial haulers, horse owners, association, veterinarians and others.

Matters handled include:
• Draft, review, or negotiate equine-related contracts (such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, stallion service contracts, liability waivers/releases and boarding contracts)

• Formation of corporations, partnerships, syndications and/or limited liability companies

• Representation of those threatened with expulsion or suspension from racetracks or associations due to alleged rule violations or positive drug tests (or represent the association on these matters)

• Handle or resolve zoning and land-use disputes

• Avoidance of liability through business documentation, management and planning

• Representation of individuals, associations or businesses in litigation when disputes or lawsuits arise out of any of the matters described above.