Animal Welfare Act 2006: Primary legislation establishing duty of care requirements for animals, including provisions for adequate food, water, shelter, and prevention of harm and distress to horses
Control of Horses Act 2015: Legislation governing abandoned or fly-grazing horses, including rights and responsibilities for removal of horses and notice requirements
Commons Act 2006: Legislation relevant when grazing land is common land, covering rights of common and specific grazing rights provisions
Agriculture Act 1947: General statutory framework affecting agricultural land use and management
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law establishing legal interests in land and requirements for written agreements
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Legislation establishing duty of care to visitors and trespassers, including safety responsibilities for land occupiers
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation covering management of horse waste and general environmental considerations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Safety legislation applicable if the grazing arrangement is business-related, establishing basic safety requirements
Public Liability Insurance: Insurance requirements to protect against third-party claims and accidents
Local Authority Regulations: Local bylaws, planning permissions and specific regional requirements affecting horse grazing
Rights of Way Legislation: Laws governing public access rights where the grazing land contains public footpaths or bridleways
Fencing Obligations: Legal requirements and responsibilities regarding adequate fencing and boundary maintenance for horse containment
