Show Jumping | Schelstraete Equine Law

Show Jumping Law

In the international show jumping sector, Schelstraete Equine Law advises and represents riders, owners, breeders, stables, and businesses competing and operating at the highest level of the sport. Our clients compete at prominent international circuits, trade elite competition horses across borders, and operate in a market where performance, reputation and commercial value are closely intertwined.

Strategic Legal Guidance for Professionals

At Schelstraete Equine Law, we understand what professional show jumping requires. Clear contractual structures, strategic risk management, and decisive representation in the event of disputes are integral to protecting both our clients’ ambitions and long-term asset value.

At this level, transactions often take place under time pressure and with substantial financial exposure. Our legal guidance is therefore precise, commercially grounded, and immediately available. When disputes arise, we provide strategic and decisive representation. Always confidential and with a clear understanding of the sport’s competitive dynamics.

International Expertise in Complex Show Jumping Matters

Our clients operate in a global environment that frequently involves:

Cross-border sales and acquisitions of competition horses
Doping & Disciplinary proceedings before the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
Appeals before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Co-ownership and investment structures
Breeding and development models
Sponsorship agreements and commercial partnerships
Import and export of horses

Our team of equine lawyers protects both the sporting career and the commercial ecosystem surrounding the horse, rider, and owner(s) at any stage.

Deep Roots in the Show Jumping World

Our strength lies not only in legal excellence but also in a thorough knowledge of the show jumping sector. As lifelong participants in the industry, supported by in-house veterinary knowledge, we understand the culture, expectations, and competitive realities. Our team of equine experts regularly attends competitions to engage directly with our clients and the international jumping community. This close involvement ensures we remain aligned with current developments, competitive pressures, and market movements at the highest level of the sport.

This unique combination of hands-on industry involvement and legal expertise allows us to anticipate challenges, structure advise and representation strategically, and safeguard our clients’ interests with authority.