Yvonne Ocrant Examines Equine Activity Liability Acts in New On-Demand Course

CLE provider Lawline has made a course titled “Equine Activity Liability: Legal Exposure and Contract Solutions” available for on‑demand viewing.

Instructed by Hinshaw partner Yvonne Ocrant, this course equips attorneys with a practical overview of liability issues and risk‑management strategies in the equine industry. Topics include Equine Activity Liability Acts and their limitations, common law liability theories, and actionable steps to reduce exposure in contexts involving horses, riders, and the public. Drawing on real‑world scenarios, the program illustrates how injuries, contractual arrangements, and facility operations can either create or minimize legal exposure.

Additionally, the program further explores the protective role of well‑crafted contracts in the equine industry. Participants will learn how boarding, training, leasing, sales, and liability‑waiver agreements can mitigate risk and serve as strategic tools when disputes arise. This course is designed to benefit attorneys who counsel equine professionals, handle premises liability or recreational-activity cases, or advise clients operating within agribusiness and animal-related industries.

Learning Objectives:

• • Identify the key provisions and limitations of Equine Activity Liability Acts (EALAs)
  • Assess common sources of risk within equine facilities and evaluate strategies to reduce exposure
  • Draft or revise equine industry contracts to enhance enforceability
  • Analyze real-world equine activity scenarios to determine liability and applicable defenses
  • Advise equine professionals on best practices for using contracts and statutory protections