Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Fw: [RC] Dress Codes (was So Long)

Doesn't the standard civil code clause cover this issue.  Basically that an 
equine professional (ride manager) is not liable for accidebts due to the 
inherant danger of horses?

-Tamara

> From: "Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxx>
> I  just sent this to John, so I will re-send it to all.  However, if you've
> read the post from George, the lawyer, about how the courts would decide
> regarding injuries to someone was not wearing a helmet, there is some
> serious consideration to be made.  I know AERC and RMs don't want to tell
> others that they MUST wear helmets, but if the government and the courts
> persist in running our lives, then maybe we should either take heed or 
> rebel
> violently against them running our lives.  I personally am a great believer
> in every person being responsible for himself, but there are many people 
> and
> many lawyers out there who believe that someone else is responsible if a
> rider is hurt on "your" ride.  And that rider, or his family, can sue you
> senseless.  It seems to have a lot to do with MONEY.  When, oh when, did
> people stop taking responsibility for themselves?  When did they start
> finding someone else to blame for accidents that were caused by a twist of
> fate?  Or the person's own poor judgment?
>
> Barbara McCrary

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