Securing your projects in the sports and equestrian sector

The equestrian sports sector encompasses a variety of disciplines – equestrian sports, flat racing, steeplechasing, and trotting – supported by thousands of professionals: riders, trainers, owners, agents, breeders, and organizers.
These activities are governed by strict regulations and generate significant legal, tax, and asset-related issues.
INSCIO Avocats does not simply intervene on an ad hoc basis; it is an integrated player in the equine industry, at the heart of its sub-sectors, working closely with institutions, professionals, and addressing economic concerns.

Flat and steeplechase racing – a sector regulated by France Galop

Flat and jump racing are governed by the Flat Racing Code, under the authority of France Galop.

This involves:

  • Licenses for owners, trainers, and jockeys
  • Strict rules regarding participation, discipline, and doping
  • Increased responsibilities concerning safety and veterinary care

INSCIO Avocats assists you with:

  • Drafting and securing contracts (sales, pensions, syndications)
  • Managing approvals and formalities
  • Defending your interests in the event of a dispute or disciplinary proceedings


Key data: Racehorse breeders saw their gross operating surplus (EBE) fall by 8 points in 2023, despite stable means of production.

Equestrian sports – a growing sector supported by the FFE

Disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, eventing, endurance riding, and carriage driving involve more than 630,000 licensed riders in France, 83% of whom are women, spread across 8,400 facilities affiliated with the French Equestrian Federation (FFE).

Legal issues include:

  • Boarding contracts, valuation, sponsorship
  • Liability in case of injury or fall
  • Disputes related to performance or ownership of the horse
  • FEI or FFE sanctions

INSCIO Avocats represents:

  • Riders, trainers, owners, organizers
  • Certified equestrian facilities


Key data: In 2023, the production of sport and leisure horses increased by 4%, with 16,500 births.

Harness racing – a dynamic sector overseen by LeTROT

Harness and mounted trotting are regulated by the LeTROT company and the French Trotting Code.

The legal issues are numerous:

  • Training, boarding, and syndication contracts
  • Liability in case of accidents or doping
  • Commercial and tax disputes

INSCIO Avocats assists:

The lawyer, an integrated player in the equine industry

INSCIO Avocats goes beyond simply drafting legal documents: it is a strategic partner, involved in structuring, negotiating, and defending projects within the equine industry.

Its sector expertise allows it to:

  • Anticipate risks
  • Engage effectively with institutions (France Galop, LeTROT, FFE)
  • Propose legal solutions tailored to the realities on the ground


The lawyer is an integral part of the equine ecosystem, dedicated to its performance and sustainability.