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KNOWLEDGE
IS POWER FOR HORSE OWNERS
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If
you own a horse you have liability issues that could lead you into
bankruptcy. And if you actually have an equine business (teach lessons,
board horses, breed horses) you are even more vulnerable. In a class
called Topics in Equine Law there will be discussion of the kind of things
that can and do go wrong when horses and people get together, and how to
protect yourself and your assets. |
In
cooperation with the D. E. King Equine Program, Professor Robert Laurence
is offering a class called Topics in Equine Law. The class is being
offered through the University of Arkansas on Monday afternoons from 4:00
- 5:20 p.m. In addition to being a horse owner and enthusiast, Professor
Laurence is an attorney and teacher in the University of Arkansas Law
School.
Topics
in Equine Law is a course designed for intelligent non-lawyers who are
interested in horses and the horse industry. It is a survey course, and
will serve as an introduction both to the law in general and to various
legal ramifications of horse ownership. Some of the principles will apply
only to the horse industry; others apply more widely. Discussion is
encouraged and tends to be wide-ranging.
The
course covers aspects of commercial law and how they relate to common
horse industry practices: buying and selling horses, borrowing and lending
in order to buy horses, warranties, breach of contract, and the treatment
of horses in bankruptcy. Related commercial topics such as what should be
included in a good boarding contract, transportation contract, breeding
contract or stallion leasing contract.
The
class also includes discussion of the legal structure of a small
horse-related business, including tax, liability and estate-planning. A
Certified Public Accountant with special expertise in design of small
agricultural businesses will be the guest lecturer. The course is flexible
enough so that additional topics can be discussed as they arise during
class discussions.
Dr.
Nancy Jack, Director of the D. E. King Equine program says "After
attending Professor Laurence class I found I was much more aware of safety
and liability issues. In fact, I have become a little paranoid. The
attorneys for the University of Arkansas say that it is far better to be
safe than sorry and they approve of my more diligent attention to
details."
In
addition to being available to all U. of A. students it can be taken as an
adult education course. For more details on how to register, go to see the
article to the right or call Laurie at 479-575-6300.
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Adult Student Admissions |
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Adult
Admissions at the University of Arkansas may present dozens of scenarios, each admission can be unique and therefore it
is impossible to outline a 'one size fits all' procedure.
However, we provide a sample guideline for starters.
The most obvious scenarios are
whether the adult, or non-traditional, student is seeking to take
the course for credit towards a degree or is a non-degree seeking
student.
Degree seeking students must
go through a registration process in Admissions. This
includes submitting an application, providing an academic history, an ACT
score of 20 or higher with a 3.0 High School average, and pay a
$30.00 application fee.
Non-Degree seeking students
will also register in Admissions but have a shorter application to
process and pay the $30.00 application fee. These students can
take as many hours as they wish up to 12 hours without being
considered a 'degree-seeking' student.
After 12
accumulated hours if a student should wish to continue he/she
would need to go through the same application process as the
degree seeking students and all credits can be counted towards
obtaining a degree.
Can I sit in for FREE? There
are certain instances where adult students aged 60 years or over
can sit in and observe a course for free. |
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Training
in the Spanish Tradition
Jose Aviles at Tierra Caliente |
| Jose
Aviles, trainer and owner of training-farm Tierra Caliente, is
pictured here riding Judy, “La Gorda”, free-lounging
Santana’s Expresso (a Paso Fino stallion in training), and
working with our newest family member, Amadeus, aka Wolfie. |
Judy
is a 16 year old percheron/quarterhorse cross. Wolfie is the son of
Bokeschoolboy, the Dutch warmblood standing at stud at the University of
Arkansas Dorothy King Equine Center. His Dam is a registered paint mare.
Judy has been shown in dressage and hunter classes, and regularly
fox-hunts. She has recently learned to dance, and will be learning more
intricate moves as her training progresses. Wolfie is now three months
old, and is shown in two of his favorite activities, taking a siesta and
getting his massage.
Santana's
Expresso, (top/right photo) is owned by Patricia McLendon, Jose trained
the Paso Fino as a two year old and is seen here undergoing retraining in
preparation for breeding him to our mare Judy.
We want to emphasize that you can achieve many new goals with your horse,
no matter the age, background, or breeding. Contact us for your training
needs.
Tierra
Caliente is located 10 miles East of Fayetteville on Highway 45 East, just
before the intersection of WC 303. Phone:
(479)236-5240.
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Summer
Fun at Horse Camp
Deer Creek Farm
Equestrian Camp submitted these photos featuring a few
scenes from this summer's Horse Camp. Dore Snyder
taught Dressage (featured in the animation), and campers in
practiced three levels of horsemanship including beginner,
intermediate and advanced. Campers learned show
braiding (Becca lake and Diane Gooderl braid Tater Tot -
frist photo below) and a workshop was held covering wound
care by Kerry Glakeler of Aloe Advantage (2nd & 3rd
photos below). |
Deer Creek
Farm is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This year was
Deer Creeks first camp, where director Diane Gooderl saw campers not only
advance in horsemanship, but
relationships were also formed and friendships developed and campers
treated each other with respect and camaraderie. Beginners
having the opportunity to ride 5 days in a row advanced in posting and riding skills.
Campers
came to the University of Arkansas for a tour and talk given by
Dr. Nancy Jack of the Equine Program introducing the Equine
Program offered at the
university.
Intermediate
and Advanced riders taking dressage increased their skills as well, and Advanced campers were taking up to
3 foot jumps in the saddle. The camp ended by participation in the Hunter Jumper
horse show in proper attire and show braiding done by the
campers. 11 campers participated in the camp and show, of
which there were two grand champions
and three reserve champions who placed at the NWA Hunter/Jumper
Assoc. Horse Show IV at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena
on July 12.
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