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Legal case over horse death sparks contract warning

A LEGAL battle over a horse who was put down when his owner was absent highlights the need for written agreements detailing yards’ authority in such situations.

The 2019 case was brought after the horse was put down, rather than undergoing colic surgery, when its owner was not present. While the vet told

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