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July 26, 2010 Newsletter - copyrighted material
 
I am packing up and heading west to the Rockies. Two sisters and their two mules unsupervised, are heading down the interstate to look for bears, elk and a mountain lion or two.
I will file a report when I get back. 

 

 
A mule walks up to the bar and orders a drink from the bartender.  The bartender sets the drink in front of him and tells the mule, "it's o.k.   buddy, you can talk to me. Why the long face?"

 
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MULE MAIL: 
 
Cindy, I have a 2 year old gelded mule that is chasing calves.  He doesn't seem to mind them if I am not around.  Whenever I come to water or feed the calves, he runs them off.  What can I do to keep him from chasing the calves.
 
A bit more info. on my mule.  I purchased him at 14mo. of age.  I have had him 10 months.  He is halter broke and lets me scratch his ears and pick up his front feet.  He follows me every place I go, and meets me at the gate every day.  He was completely by himself for 3 months, and in a pen next to a cow/calf pair for 5 months.  I put him in a 40 acre pasture with the cow/calf pair, for 1 month, and then added 30 calves.  He is just wearing out the 30 calves.  He lets the mother cow groom him, and he nibbles on her neck.  He tries to run her calf off when it nurses.  If I am with him and leave him to do something else, he will immediately chase the closest calf.  If I get in his way to stop him, he will turn around and chase the next closest.   If I completely leave the corral area, he will stop.
 
Thank you in advance. ~Rusty

 
Hello Rusty,
 
Yes, you have a two year old on your hands.  This is typical behavior especially in the john mules.  For one, your mule is competing for your affections.  He is being playful and yes it is annoying.  Do you not have an equine companion for him?  Even a goat would be OK.  The only solution I have is to separate him with a goat or donkey as a pal.  When he gets older you can put him back in with the cows.  Do you play or work with him at all?  He is behaving like a dog that is looking for something to do - so he is bored in a sense.   I am assuming you are going to start him under saddle soon.  I hope this helps you in some way, please write back and let me know what happens. Thanks for writing, ~ Cindy K. Roberts
 

IN THE NEWS:

Roy Rogers' "Trigger" Sold at Auction for $266,000

 
For a stuffed gelding -- that's quite a chunk of change!
 
One of America's most memorable horses was sold at auction for $266,000 in New York to owners of a Nebraska television station.  The golden palomino was featured in over one hundred movies and The Roy Rogers Show.   Trigger had 150 trick cues and could walk 50 feet on his hind legs. The horse was purchased at the Christies Auction by RFD-TV in Omaha, Nebraska.  The station announced plans to acquire more Roy Rogers and Dale Evans memorabilia at the auction and open a museum. Items at the auction came from the now-closed Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri.

 
People are entitled to receive a court-appointed and court-paid lawyer in some criminal matters.  By comparison, in civil matters (where, typically, money is at stake as opposed to jail time), free legal services are not guaranteed. 

Questions for an Equine Law Practitioner
Finding Low Cost Legal Services
In Difficult Financial Times
 
by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law
www.equinelaw.net
 
 Dear Ms. Fershtman:
 
 I am a riding instructor.  Someone has threatened to sue me, but I have no insurance and I can’t afford to hire an experienced lawyer who knows Equine Law.  Are there ways to find a lawyer at low cost or for free?    - K.T.  (Maine)
 
K.T. is looking for legal services at low, or no, cost.  It is unfortunate that she had no liability insurance for her equine business activities, since insurance companies provide a legal defense for covered claims.  But with the threat of litigation, K.T. really needs a lawyer, even if she must find and pay for one herself. 
 
 In these economic times, people sometimes find it difficult to afford legal services.  This article offers some suggestions for finding low-cost legal services. 
 
Low Cost Services - For people seeking free or low cost legal services, here are a few options:
 
 Legal Aid Clinics
 You might be eligible for free or reduced cost legal services through legal aid programs in your area.  Eligibility varies, and you will be asked to provide information about your income, expenses, financial needs, and family size. 
 
Recent economic conditions have found legal aid organizations facing unprecedented demand.  Many have been forced to prioritize legal matters and, with reduced budgets, are almost exclusively devoted to helping people with significant family issues such as evictions, divorces, and child custody matters.  People who call legal aid organizations with equine and animal-related legal matters might find that the assistance simply cannot be provided.
 
Free Legal Clinics at Law Schools
Most law schools offer legal aid clinics for people in the community.  These clinics vary in the services they provide and who qualifies for assistance.  Contact a law school in your area to find out available clinics, services, and hours.
 
Law School Animal Law Organizations
With the growing popularity of Animal Law courses in the nation’s law schools, Animal Law committees are becoming very common.  Find out whether a law school in your state has an Animal Law committee or organization.  These groups sometimes offer community outreach programs that provide free or low-cost services on certain types of animal-related legal matters.
 
Low Cost Legal Assistance Programs
Bar associations (lawyer groups) in many states promote programs that offer low-cost legal services to people of limited means who are not eligible for free legal aid but cannot afford standard rates typically charged by lawyers.  These programs are sometimes known as “Greater Access to Justice Projects.”  An example of one such program is the Washington State Bar Association’s Greater Access and Assistance Project (GAAP).  To find programs of this type in your community, contact the American Bar Association at www.abanet.org or your state or local bar association.
 
“Unbundled” Legal Services
Sometimes a lawyer can be hired to provide limited assistance on a portion of an ongoing legal matter.  For example, some lawyers will draft legal filings in their clients’ lawsuits without directly serving as counsel of record in the case.  Also, some lawyers will review contracts that people draft on their own.  Not every lawyer is willing or able to provide “unbundled” legal services, and some are prevented from doing so by ethical restrictions.  Discuss these options with a lawyer.
 

The Internet
The internet may be an excellent source of information on the law, but it is not a substitute for a lawyer.  Articles in publications and on the internet, including articles and books written by this author, are not legal advice.  Nevertheless, if you find some useful online resources, such as a link to your state’s equine activity liability statute, you can share it with your lawyer. 
 
 
 Are Lawyers Appropriate for Every Legal Dispute?
 
Not every legal dispute calls for a lawyer.  If you prefer to handle a legal dispute without a lawyer, you have a few options:
Community Dispute Resolution or Mediation Centers
 
Your community might have a dispute resolution center or a neighborhood justice center.  These centers are designed to help people quickly and inexpensively settle their differences.  To find out about community dispute resolution or mediation centers in your area, contact your local courthouse, library, city hall, or state or local bar association.
 
Small Claims Court
Every state has a small claims court that is designed to resolve disputes involving relatively small amounts of money and allow people to represent themselves without a lawyer.  States vary widely on the maximum amount of money within the jurisdiction of small claims courts.  Some states, such as Texas, Illinois, and New Mexico, allow people to seek up to $10,000 in certain small claims court cases.  Tennessee allows recovery of up to $25,000 in some cases.  By comparison, Kentucky limits recovery in small claims cases to $1,500.
 
This article does not constitute legal advice.  When questions arise based on specific situations, direct them to a knowledgeable attorney.
 
 About the Author
 
Julie Fershtman, a lawyer for nearly 23 years, is one of the nation’s most experienced Equine Law practitioners, has tried equine cases before juries in four states, has drafted hundreds of contracts, and is a Fellow of the American College of Equine Attorneys.  For more information, visit www.equinelaw.net and www.equinelaw.info.
 
Julie Fershtman’s books, MORE Equine Law & Horse Sense and Equine Law & Horse Sense, can help people avoid disputes.  Order both for $42.90, first-class shipping included.  To order, call Horses & The Law Publishing at 866-5-EQUINE.  Or, send check or money order to Horses & The Law Publishing, P.O. Box 250696, Franklin, MI 48025-0696.
 
Attention Lawyers and Paralegals: Julie’s new book on Litigating Animal Law Disputes was just released April 2009.  Horses & The Law Publishing sells the book for a large discount off the regular $130 cover price.  Contact Ms. Fershtman directly for information.
 


 

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