>>> Don't be lulled into a false sense of security because you pepper your >>> property with >>> signs..they are not foolproof. Nor are signed releases.
No, it's definitely a balance. I think the signs and releases are basically worthless, unless you are careful in virtually every respect otherwise. It's a shame we have some of the trivial lawsuits we see, but I'm not quite ready to shut everyone out of my life either. I'll never have the guts or the patience to run a boarding barn, train horses for others, or have a lesson program, that's for sure! I'm glad some people do though, and bless them for their efforts. That book, Equine Liability, also presents some example cases where horse owners where not found liable - it's good to read about those cases too, to help keep our risks in balance, so that we don't all turn into hermits! Karen Thomas, NC
