Arizona in the Saddle | Page 39

EQUINE Partnerships P By Adam Trenk, Esq. artnerships and syndications have perhaps been around since the dawn of the domestic equine. The shared ownership of a horse is a practical way to manage the expense and responsibility associated with their care. In today’s age a partnership may be even more practical than ever. The time, cost and effort associated with horse ownership can be more than the average horse enthusiast can bear by his or herself, particularly for show and performance horses. Furthermore, the rewards of a good partnership are countless. However, these rewards can be outweighed by the nightmare that can arise if a partnership sours. In order to avoid these pitfalls, it is important to have the details of your syndication outlined in a written agreement. Syndications are practical in virtually any equine discipline. Race horse syndicates and partnerships have historically been common, giving racing fans a chance to “own a piece of the action”. Similarly, the ownership of show horses in