A few years ago, I represented horse buyers in a trial of an equine sales fraud case. We won. The judge issued a ruling in my clients’ favor that commanded the sellers to take back the horse, reimburse the entire purchase price with interest, reimburse certain maintenance expenses, and pay my clients all of their legal fees.

The subject of “Unwanted horses” is gaining national attention. This is probably due to 1) an increased awareness of rescue organizations and their activities and 2) both federal and state legislation aimed at banning the slaughter of horses for human consumption. A better understanding of what a horse rescue is, how they operate, and how to select a good rescue encourages horse enthusiasts and the general public to support and volunteer with rescue organizations.