More liability!

[vannersrus]

So following on from the other thread who is liable for broken fencing in a part/full livery situation? I think it ought to be yard owner but they think it’s down to the liveries in their respective fields - if their horse damages a fence they must fix it .
Thoughts?

 

[AmyMay]

Is this a managed yard or one where you rent the yard and land off the land owner?

 

[Sossigpoker]

If livery services are provided then IMO it should be the YO. If it's entirely DIY then I'd say it's your responsibility.

 

[ycbm]

Legally I don't know but if my horse damaged a fence which was previously in good condition, then I would feel obliged to repair it.

 

[vannersrus]

Is this a managed yard or one where you rent the yard and land off the land owner?

It’s a managed yard with part/full livery service

 

[vannersrus]

Legally I don't know but if my horse damaged a fence which was previously in good condition, then I would feel obliged to repair it.

Agreed / trouble is they’re not really in great condition and no electric so easy to damage

 

[AmyMay]

It’s a managed yard with part/full livery service

Then YO is responsible for all maintenance. However, they may choose to bill the owner of a persistent vandal (which is fair enough).

 

[ycbm]

Agreed / trouble is they’re not really in great condition and no electric so easy to damage

Did he make it clear when you moved there that the fencing would be your responsibility?
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[fidleyspromise]

If it was broken before horse moved in then I'd expect YO to fix but if my horse did it then me.
A couple posts broken when I moved on so my YO replaced them. I've since seen some posts break through wear and tear and I've gotten posts from YO and done the repairs myself.
I've a good relationship with my YO. He was replacing a fence beside a stone wall and on discussion we agreed not to replace it as wall is substantial enough as a deterrent for horse not to field hop.