inherent risks of equine activities
- There are some risks involved in doing equestrian activities, whether you’re watching or doing them yourself. These activities include petting equine, grooming them, leading them, and just being around them. Equine include horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, or hinnies.
- Equestrian activities can cause injuries, damage, or death to participants. These risks include the inherent risks of equestrian activities, as well as any hazards or dangers that might come up.
- By participating in equestrian activities, you agree to follow Colorado Law. Under Colorado Law, an equine professional is not responsible for injuries or deaths that happen because of the inherent risks of equestrian activities. This law is in section 13-21-119 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Also under Colorado Law, there’s no liability for deaths or injuries that happen because of the inherent risks of agricultural recreation or agritourism activities. This law is in section 13-21-121 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
- Before you can do any of the activities, you’ll need to sign a release form. This form says that you agree to take the risks involved with equestrian activities and that you’re not holding us responsible for any injuries or damage that might happen.