RED Ribbon In Tail,

[lastchancer]

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if they cannot respect the red ribbon then that is their problem so it is not accepting liability on my part i know he can kick but if they get too close im not paying a penny!

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I'm getting the feeling you don't really understand how strict liability and civil law works....

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If your horse kicks someone else's horse then you are held accountable in the eyes of the law- don't make any difference if it has red, green yellow or blue ribbon in its tail. The red ribbons are meant to prevent an accident happening in the first place?

 

[Puppy]

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if they cannot respect the red ribbon then that is their problem so it is not accepting liability on my part i know he can kick but if they get too close im not paying a penny!

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I'm getting the feeling you don't really understand how strict liability and civil law works....

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If your horse kicks someone else's horse then you are held accountable in the eyes of the law- don't make any difference if it has red, green yellow or blue ribbon in its tail. The red ribbons are meant to prevent an accident happening in the first place?

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Erm, I think you'll find I've said exactly that many times already in this thread

 

[lastchancer]

Erm, no you just muttered strict liability over & over, and then got all superior when people didn't 'get it'
Was just trying to explain, not sure the attitude is really necessary is it?

 

[Spudlet]

Puppy said
'Well, there is strict liability with horses so no matter what you do or don't admit, you are liable for what they do. The same goes for whatever is written on the tabard you ride in. Exactly why you should have a BHS gold membership which offers personal liability cover with it. '

The pertinent bit being

no matter what you do or don't admit, you are liable for what they do

Which seems pretty clear to me...

 

[algy666]

Studying Scots Law, actually, thanks. We have a think called volenti non fit injuria, which basically means that if there is no (or limited) liability if you knowingly undertake a risk.

I think you'd have a case if it went to court for saying the person knew there was a risk they'd be kicked.

 

[Spudlet]

But the OP is in Wales, so Scots law would not apply there. The relevant Act is the Animals Act 1971, c22, which does ot extend to Scotland or Northern Ireland but does cover Wales.

 

[algy666]

Ah, didn't realise the OP was in Wales, was just responding to the comment about my clearly not understanding civil law. It all depends on jurisdiction. Scots law I can do, English and Welsh not so much

 

[nikkinoo]

do you think that maybe it would brand a horse as dangerous or unsafe? and maybe influence prospective buyers?