EQIN 360

Equine Regulatory Law & Dispute Resolution

An introduction to the multi-level regulatory environment facing the horse industry in the United States, with emphasis on the following areas: Federal Regulation--The Interstate Horseracing Act, the Horse Protection Act, and proposed federal takeover of drug testing in horse racing; State Regulation--Racing Commissions and Animal Protection Laws; Local/Municipal Regulation--Zoning Ordinances; Private Regulation--The Jockey Club, the United States Equestrian Federation, FEI, sales, breed, and discipline associations. The role of the courts and alternative, non-judicial options such as mediation and arbitration in resolving disputes in the equine industry. Emphasis is on practical application of regulatory law through review of real-life case studies and problem-based learning

Units: 3.0