I had posted earlier about Florida possibly passing a horse “Lemon Law” and what repercussions such a law could have on horse marketing (see “The Florida Equine Lemon Law“).  I recently found the article “New Florida Horse Sale Rules Published” by Ryan Conley on Horse.com which discusses the formation of new rules that will soon govern equine sales in this state. 

The article stated:

The rules, which were developed over several months of public meetings and private negotiations between sometimes warring horsemen interests in the state, were published online on the Florida Administrative Weekly Web site. Included in the latest version are expanded rules for writing bills of sale and disclosure, as well as the reporting of medical history, including some mandatory requirements for disclosing certain procedures.

Some of the specifics of the rules include the availability of medical records at horse auctions, the disclosure of certain medical treatments performed within seven days prior to the private sale of the horse, and the public disclosure by auction companies of horses “listed as sold that were determined to be not sold”.

Be sure to read the full article on Horse.com for the rules specifics.  I thought it was very interesting, and I did notice that the “behavioral” aspect was not included (yet?).   I do wonder how well such rules can be enforced, as well as, if this is a trend that will be seen in other states in the future.

Hi everyone.

I am working like a crazy woman all the time. Farming time. Here is a group up date.

To night the river came up so fast that the man who has my hay field must bring another man and we (all in the huge rain storm with tractor lights and the rushing river climbing up at our heels) pulled the huge water pump out of the river. The men are very strong and still young. I am old and know what to do while I am waiting. I dig sterps in the river bank so we do not slip. I turn off all the power . I chain the pump and pipes to trees so they cannot float away  if the men do not come in time. I haul all the heavy five inch hoses up to the top of the river bank. I bring the flash  light so they can work in the dark. I may be old, but I can still be useful. Now the hay field is very wet from Mother Nature. We saved the pump so the water on the field is free. If the river had downed the pump all would be lost. We had a grand time in the dark, the rain and the mud and the danger of the river. I love this job when I have help. I would have lost the pump by myself. I should have had ten strong sons…lucky for me I have children all over the world that I love as dearly as my own. Much love,Carole.