Why Choose OLS Solicitors for Your Equine Law Needs?

At OLS Solicitors, we combine two things clients rarely find in one place: genuine legal expertise and a lifetime around horses.

Our equine law team is led by Lara Jayne Davies LLB (Hons), Director and Head of Legal Practice at OLS Solicitors, and an SRA-regulated solicitor (SRA No. 580007). Lara is also a competitive dressage rider who has represented Wales at national and regional level as both a Young Rider and Senior Rider — first-hand experience she brings to every equine case, from competition rule disputes to contested sales.

That combination means we don’t just draft contracts and argue disputes in the abstract. We understand what a horse means to its owner, what’s really at stake in a loan agreement gone wrong or a disputed sale, and we act with the efficiency, clarity and empathy that comes from genuinely knowing the equestrian world.

Our clients rate us 5 out of 5 across dozens of independent reviews, and OLS Solicitors is fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Firm No. 628210).

Reach out today, wherever you’re based in England or Wales, to protect your assets and resolve your equine legal matter efficiently.

Meet Lara Jayne Davies, Equine Law Specialist

Lara leads our equine law practice with a rare dual perspective: qualified solicitor and lifelong horsewoman. Beyond equine law, she also advises on family and matrimonial matters, giving her a rounded understanding of how equestrian assets are treated in disputes, divorce and inheritance. She’s known for translating complex legal language into plain English, and for a non-confrontational, Resolution-led approach wherever possible.

Our Expert Equine Law Services

From buying and selling to disputes and estate planning, our equine solicitors advise on every stage of horse ownership. Our fixed fees, where available, are shown below.

Equine Dispute Resolution

We handle the full range of equine disputes: mis-selling of horses and livestock, loan disputes, ownership disagreements and more. We aim to resolve matters through correspondence, mediation and negotiation first, to keep your legal costs down. (£245 per hour plus VAT)

Equine Contract & Document Drafting

Reduce the risk of disputes before they start. We draft loan agreements, sale and purchase agreements, (shared) ownership agreements, livery agreements, stud contracts for stallions, mares and vets, grazing agreements and training agreements. (£499.00 plus VAT)

Wills, Probate & Inheritance Disputes

Specialist advice on will drafting, contentious probate and inheritance disputes involving horses and equestrian assets, so your legacy is protected and distributed as you intend. (£99.00 plus VAT for wills; £245 per hour plus VAT for disputes)

Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Protect your horses, land and equestrian business with a carefully drafted Pre or Post-Nuptial Agreement, tailored to how these assets should be treated if a marriage ends. (£899.00 plus VAT)

Matrimonial Finances & Equestrian Assets

Specialist guidance on divorce where horses, livery businesses or agricultural land are involved, including valuation and ownership questions specific to the equestrian world. (£245 per hour plus VAT)

Equine Law FAQs

What is equine law?

Equine law covers the legal issues specific to horse ownership, breeding and competition — including sale and purchase disputes, loan and livery agreements, negligence claims, competition and doping rules, and how horses are treated in wills, divorce and inheritance.

Do I need a solicitor for a horse sale or purchase dispute?

It helps. Horse sale disputes often turn on the wording of the contract, pre-purchase vetting, and what was represented about the horse’s health or ability. A solicitor experienced in equine law can assess your position quickly and pursue resolution through negotiation, mediation or, where necessary, court action.

How much does an equine solicitor cost?

Our equine law services are offered on fixed fees where possible — for example, £499 plus VAT for document drafting — or at £245 per hour plus VAT for dispute resolution and matrimonial finance work. See the pricing above for full details, or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.

Can you help with livery, loan or grazing agreement disputes?

Yes. We regularly advise on disputes arising from livery agreements, horse loan agreements and grazing agreements, and can draft clear agreements from the outset to help prevent disputes arising in the first place.

Do you cover equine law across the whole of the UK?

Yes. While our offices are in Swindon and Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, we act for horse owners across England and Wales, with appointments available in person, by phone or online.

Why choose a solicitor who’s also a horse rider?

Because it changes the advice you get. Lara Jayne Davies has competed in dressage for Wales, so she understands loan agreements, competition rules and the financial and emotional stakes of horse ownership from the inside — not just from a legal textbook.

Equine Law Solicitors in Swindon & Llanelli — In-Person, Phone and Video Appointments

We have offices conveniently situated in Carmarthenshire for our Welsh and border clients, and in Swindon for Wiltshire, Berkshire, the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. Appointments are available in person, by phone or by video call, wherever you’re based.

Contact us on 01554 756952 today for a free, no-obligation chat.

Lara Jayne Davies
Director & Head of Legal Practice, OLS Solicitors