Our practice areas & services
As an equestrian business owner, who lives in the country - she particularly understands the challenges that such individuals and equestrians may face both personally and professionally.
Cynthia provides both unique and traditional legal services; many of which are listed below.
Specialist legal advice for equine reproduction, breeding and fertility disputes.
Modern equine reproduction can involve valuable horses, embryos and genetic material, significant financial investment and multiple parties. When agreements are unclear, expectations differ or something goes wrong, the legal position can become complicated very quickly.
Cynthia, The Horse Lawyer® advises on legal issues arising from artificial insemination, embryo transfer, ICSI, frozen and chilled semen, stud and breeding agreements, embryo and semen ownership, reproductive veterinary disputes, insurance and cross-border breeding arrangements.
She also works proactively with breeders, stud farms, stallion owners and syndicates, equine reproductive professionals and businesses to identify legal risks, strengthen contractual arrangements and help prevent disputes before they arise.
Legacy.
Do you want to become truly self-sufficient when it comes to legally securing your business legacy?
Lawpreneur® Legacy Transformation is a groundbreaking 90 day 1-2-1 programme providing tailored legal coaching for equestrian athletes and equestrian business owners by guiding you through her 3 stage legal process.
The Private.
Regulatory law
Are you at risk of losing your professional reputation as an equestrian athlete?
Cynthia understands that effective representation is essential before professional bodies to maintaining your reputation, to your ability to compete in the future and the legacy that you wish to leave.
Buying, Selling & Leasing Disputes
Has your horse sale, purchase or lease gone wrong?
Cynthia appreciates that to you, the true emotional value of the horse to the seller, buyer or livery yard owner may be well outside of the transaction or agreement. Cynthia is experienced to guide you through important considerations to be taken into account in your specific case which may include livery costs, inspections by a competent veterinary surgeon prior to the sale and whether such agreements are made in private or during the course of trade.
Negligence
Have you or your horse suffered an injury or are you being sued for negligence personally or professionally?
Cynthia represents both rider and riding establishment in any claim or defence to claim for negligence. Her representation also includes claims for professional or clinical negligence relating to equine veterinary work.
“Helping you find the right way forward
in any legal dispute”
Cynthia McFarlane, The Horse Lawyer®
The Public.
Horse Welfare
Do you own a pony or a horse, or have you taken responsibility for a horse leading to allegations concerning their welfare?
If the care given to the horse is called into question, Cynthia is able to provide you with advice and/or representation in cases of alleged cruelty both under civil and criminal legislation.
Road Traffic Law
Do you need guidance as to the road traffic laws as an equestrian?
As an equestrian, Cynthia understands the wish to enjoy your horse and be at one with nature, whilst adhering to bridleways and rights of way. She is able to advise you as to the laws affecting the countryside and an individual's right to use land.
Horse Passports
Are you a foreign individual or equestrian business owner who requires guidance as to horse passports in the U.K.?
Cynthia is able to assist individuals or companies seeking information as to horse passports, including advising you as to the relevant prohibitions and legal requirements to be adhered to when making such applications.
Mediation.
Do you seek an alternative to your litigation?
In appropriate cases Cynthia may act as a mediator or a representative in your mediations. This can be face-to-face or virtually, online nationally or internationally.
Still not sure?
Take a look at what some of our previous clients have said about the service they’ve seen from The Horse Lawyer®, via our testimonials.