Equine Law

AEA Members have access to regular Equine Law articles by lawyer Rhett Oliver, to help them stay informed about legal developments in the equine industry.

Rhett Oliver is a lawyer at Hemming + Hart Lawyers in Brisbane. He has been a showjumping rider for over 10 years and ran a performance horse-breeding farm for 10 years. In that time he has seen many people get “burnt” by horse dealings that have gone wrong and admits to having found himself in such predicaments in his early days. Select an article below to benefit from Rhett's experience.

1st March 2006 Protecting Your Most Valueable Asset

A horse is valuable. Depending on the equestrian code, that value can vary from a few hundred dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars. Whether you enjoy a weekend ride on your old stock horse, or you are the owner of a large racing stable, one thing remains constant - there is a valuable asset to protect. Read more.