Horse ownership

Owning and caring for a horse

• Caring for horses on a budget
• Coping with the loss of a horse
• Horse science college programs in Minnesota
• Economic impact of the horse industry

Save these forms to help you plan for emergencies

• Operations Contingency Plan for Privately Owned Horse Farms
• Operations Contingency Plan for Horse Boarding or Training Farms
  • Forms will automatically download to your device. You will need a current version of Adobe Reader DC to first save then fill out the form.
  • The fillable PDFs outline essential livestock care if you or your managers experience illness, injury, or another emergency when you may need outside people to provide care.
  • These contingency plans cover essential care only. They are not comprehensive care plans.

Legal considerations for owning a horse in Minnesota

• Understanding equine law - Contracts can help protect you and your business. 
• Understanding Minnesota’s horse liability statute
• Limiting your horse liability under Minnesota law - Use written contracts for any horse-related agreement.
• Equine Liability Act webinar recording (1:06:33) - This webinar was recorded on March 20, 2018, to provide a better understanding of the Equine Liability Act and how to further minimize risk through contractual releases/agreements and insurance.
• Trailering horses in Minnesota: which laws affect you
• Companion Animal Welfare Act requirements