The decision to open your barn or pasture to boarders is not as straight forward as it may seem. Two knowledgeable professionals join us today to talk about what you need to know before you make this big decision! Listen in…
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3491 –Show Notes and Links:
- Your Hosts:Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of theAmerican Horse Council
- Guest:Julie I. Fershtman
- Guest:Delia MacDonald
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Summary:
Delia MacDonald is a long time equestrian with a passion for quality care and continuing education. She is a graduate of Essex Agricultural, a Mass Licensed instructor and a Certified Pressure Proof coach. She manages a private horse farm in Ipswich MA along with competing her own horses and running her own lesson and training program.
Julie I. Fershtman is an Equity Shareholder in Foster Swift’s Southfield (Southeastern Michigan) office. She is highly experienced in handling a wide variety of equine industry disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration, mediation), and her extensive knowledge of the industry makes it possible for her to serve her clients with unparalleled efficiency and great results.
By the end of this episode you’ll have both the legal and logistical factors to consider before deciding if you should open your property to boarders.
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