Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Anyone in the business of buying and selling horses across borders or oceans should consider using arbitration clauses in their commercial contracts. Likewise, anyone developing or investing in large-scale equine operations or facilities out-of-country should also consider using arbitration in lieu of litigation, particularly in countries that may not have robust judicial systems or where there is concern over governmental interference with the project. This GT Alert focuses on international commercial arbitration and why those in the equine industry should consider and embrace it, particularly with respect to disputes arising from contracts with a foreign party or involving multiple parties from different jurisdictions. Simply put, international arbitration can help equine industry stakeholders avoid the nuances and pitfalls of a foreign judicial system and the implications they may have for case resolution.