Terms of use

The terms for reading and using Mar Vista. Last updated November 13, 2026.

General information only

Everything here is general information. It is not instruction for you and your horse, and it is not veterinary, legal, tax, financial or insurance advice. Riding and handling horses carries a real risk of serious injury. Decide what to do with a qualified instructor, your veterinarian or a licensed advisor who knows your situation.

Accuracy

We work to get things right and we correct what we get wrong: see the editorial standards. The site is still provided as it is, without a promise that every statement is complete, current or right for your purpose. To the extent the law allows, Mar Vista and its publisher are not liable for loss or injury that follows from relying on it.

The articles are © Mar Vista. You are welcome to quote a short passage with the publication's name and a link to the article. Republishing whole articles needs permission: ask through the contact page. Photographs belong to the people and collections named in their credits.

Articles link to their sources and to other sites. We are not responsible for what those sites publish or how they handle your information.

Ownership

Mar Vista is published by Zachary Leyden, who owns Leyden Horsemanship and Ocean View Stables. More on the About and ownership page.

Law and changes

These terms are governed by the law of California. If they change, the date at the top changes with them.