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E XE RCISIN G H ORSE SENSE PART I: AVOIDING GREY AREAS WHEN HIRING EXERCISE RIDERS Peter Sacopulos
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This is the first article in a two-part series on managing your legal and tax liabilities when hiring exercise riders. It examines recent accidents involving riders, how to ensure a rider’s status as an independent contractor, and hiring basics. Part II will focus on available insurance protection for trainers and riders, as well as proper safety regulations, procedures and equipment, and equine liability laws.
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