There are times when > releases of liablity aren't binding, and that's particularly true when kids > are involved. > Kids can't sign a release for themselves, and if the release is written such > that it's > binding, it still only prohibits the parent who signed the release from suing > - it can't > keep the other parent from suing, nor can it prevent someone from suing for > the child > himself.
That's 100% correct, Karen, a parent can't sign away a child's right to sue. Also, even with liability releases, if a party can prove any level of negligence (like you knew in advance of the little hole that the horse tripped in and caused the rider to fall and break their arm), the liability release is null and void. It's amazing that any of us let anyone ride our horses or get near them and that's why so many people won't let you ride on their land. I just believe you have to be aware, do your best to protect yourself and have a little faith. I will do everything I can to safely help a child that has a thirst to participate in the "horsey experience" -- Laree in NC Doppa & Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the "S" gang) "Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." - William Farley
