Trainer Magazine, North American edition - Triple Crown 2019, issue 52

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This is the second article in a two-part series on managing legal and tax liabilities when hiring exercise riders. Part I examined recent incidents involving riders, how to assure a rider’s status as an independent contractor and hiring basics. This installment focuses on insurance protection for trainers and riders, equine liability laws and proper safety procedures and equipment.

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E X ER CI SI N G HO R SE S E N S E PART II: PRECAUTIONS AND PROTECTIONS WHEN HIRING EXERCISE RIDERS

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