Equine Liability and How to Protect Yourself Against a Lawsuit
The inherent risks of the horse business means that myriad pitfalls abound for the horse professional, stable owner, trainer, or instructor. It is important to be aware of actions that can be taken in pursuit of lawsuit protection.
Few horse owners enter into an agreement or contract with malicious intent, but adverse circumstances can cause an unexpected change of heart, and the horse professional must take all available steps to be protected.
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Keeping a Vicious or Dangerous Horse
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Faulty Tack or Equipment
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Placing a Rider on an Unsuitable Horse
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Allowing a Student to Ride without a Helmet
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Operating as a Sole Proprietorship without Considering Other Business Forms
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Assuming Your Homeowners Insurance Protects Your Equine Related Liability
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Trailering a Friend’s Horse to a Horse Show
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Using a Liability Release with Defective Language
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Designating Your Employees as Independent Contractors
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