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Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Article 2 governing sale of goods, including provisions for transfer of title, warranties (express and implied), payment terms, and delivery terms for horse sales transactions

State-Specific Equine Laws: Individual state regulations governing horse sales, including state livestock regulations, animal welfare requirements, and specific contract requirements that vary by jurisdiction

Horse Protection Act: Federal legislation protecting horses from abuse and unfair practices, particularly relevant if the horse is of a protected class or involved in showing/exhibition

Animal Welfare Act: Federal regulations establishing standards for the humane care and treatment of animals, including requirements that may affect horse sales and transfers

Interstate Transport Regulations: Federal and state requirements for transporting horses across state lines, including health certificates and documentation requirements

Equine Activity Liability Acts: State-specific legislation governing liability limitations and requirements for horse-related activities, including sales and transfers

Property Law Requirements: Legal requirements for valid transfer of ownership, including recording and registration requirements, and provisions for security interests and liens

Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic contract law requirements including consideration, offer and acceptance, capacity to contract, and statute of frauds requirements for valid horse sale agreements

Buy-Back Provisions: Specific legal requirements for structuring buy-back options, including clear terms for triggering the option, timeframes, pricing mechanisms, and condition requirements upon return