Ridecamp: Fw: Re: [RC] Helmets and The Law

To:    Ridecamp

Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 09:49:46 -0700
Subject: Re: [RC]   Helmets and The Law


Lif, this is very reasonable......who ya gonng sue at home or on the
trail for a broken arm...the horse?     Same difference when you decide
to get on one for organized competition....it's the responsibility of the
rider to stay safe....look at Chris Reeves....who did he sue the horse,
and he had a helmet on.....as I agree with Lif the responsibility rests
on the shoulders of the rider!     
Bobbie


Lif writes:
> In NM I'm not sure you even could sue for injuries sustained while >
participating in an endurance ride anyway.  We've got a good law in >
this > state (and it exists elsewhere, but of course not in CA) that says
> basically if you voluntarily involve yourself with orses, you take >
responsibility for what happens.  It's reasonable, it's enforceable, >
and it 
> puts the responsibility right where it should be - on the >
participant.  [Note:  The standardized wording of this NM law must > be >
posted at the ride - it can and probably should be put in every > rider
packet]




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