Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Equine Law Partner in California
Hey & Hey Attorneys At Law Attorneys at Law has been dedicated to equine law since its founding in 2006 by Randy Hey and Polly Hey. Our firm specializes in all aspects of equine legal matters, including contract drafting and litigation, business audits, and liability protection for horse-related enterprises. With decades of combined experience in the equine industry, we provide tailored legal solutions to protect clients' interests in horse ownership, sales, and operations. Our team stays current with evolving equine legislation to ensure compliance and minimize legal risks for clients across California.We emphasize preventive legal strategies through comprehensive documentation while maintaining expertise in resolving disputes when they arise. Our practice extends to international equine transactions and representation before organizations like the USEF. We serve a diverse clientele including owners, trainers, boarding facilities, and equine businesses, combining deep industry knowledge with legal proficiency to deliver practical, reliable counsel.
Services
Equine Litigation
Purchase Agreements
Business Audits
Liability Waivers
Boarding Contracts
Horse Trials
Abandoned Horses
Zoning Disputes
Escrow Services
European Transactions
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined equine industry experience with legal expertise
- We provide specialized equine business audits to prevent legal liabilities
- Our team drafts enforceable liability waivers and boarding contracts
- We represent clients in complex equine litigation and dispute resolution
- We maintain active memberships in major equine organizations like USEF
Services
Equine Litigation
Our attorneys handle equine-related legal disputes including injury claims, contract breaches, and ownership conflicts. We represent clients in cases involving horse sales disagreements, rider injuries, and equine business disputes. With extensive courtroom experience, we provide strategic representation for both plaintiffs and defendants in equine litigation matters across California.
Purchase Agreements
We draft and review comprehensive equine purchase and sale agreements to protect buyers and sellers. Our contracts address warranties, payment terms, and liability protections. We also handle lease agreements, breeding contracts, and escrow services to ensure legally sound horse transactions and prevent future disputes.
Business Audits
Our unique two-part audit reviews equine business documents for legal compliance. We examine liability waivers, insurance coverage, and operating procedures to identify risks. This service helps stable owners, trainers, and equine businesses maintain proper documentation and reduce litigation exposure through updated legal protections.
Liability Waivers
We create enforceable liability release forms tailored to California's specific requirements. Our customized waivers address inherent equine risks while protecting businesses from lawsuits related to injuries or property damage. We ensure these documents meet legal standards to provide maximum protection for horse professionals.
Boarding Contracts
We draft comprehensive boarding agreements covering fees, care standards, and liability limitations. These contracts address emergency procedures, veterinary care responsibilities, and abandonment issues. Our agreements help stable owners protect their business interests while establishing clear expectations with horse owners.
People
Polly Hey
Attorney
Polly Hey represents clients in all equine legal matters with 30+ years of industry experience. She specializes in drafting contracts, handling litigation, and advising on equine business operations. A former competitive rider, she combines legal expertise with practical understanding of horse industry needs.
Randy Hey
Founder
Randy Hey founded the firm in 2006 after 45 years of legal practice, including work as a prosecutor. His equine law expertise focused on litigation and business formation before retiring from active practice. He established the firm's commitment to specialized equine legal services.
Questions
What equine law services do you specialize in?
We handle equine contracts, litigation support, business audits, liability protection, boarding agreements, and horse trial sale periods.
Do you handle international equine transactions?
Yes, we assist with equine legal matters involving European transactions and international contracts.
How do you help prevent equine lawsuits?
We create enforceable liability waivers, review business practices, and provide compliance guidance to minimize legal risks.
What should I know about horse trial periods?
We draft protective trial agreements covering liability, insurance requirements, and payment protections for both parties.
Can you help with abandoned horse issues?
Yes, we advise on California's livestock lien laws and legal options for recovering board fees from non-paying owners.
Do you offer business structure advice for equine operations?
We recommend appropriate business entities and provide compliance guidance tailored to equine enterprises.
