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What goes in a release is dependent on state law. It varies greatly from 
state to state. Most state horse councils have model release forms that 
meet the requirements of the states. I reality a release is a necessary 
but absolutely not a sufficient conditions to avoid legal problems. If 
you don't have it and are sued you are pretty much screwed. If you do 
have it - it can be thrown out in a nanosecond by the judge.

Good state equine protect laws and following those laws to the letter 
and spirit are your best protection.

Truman

Angie Mikkelson wrote:
> I have a release drafted by an attorney if anyone would like a copy I 
> can send it to you.  Its relatively simple but I thought better than I 
> could have done on my own :)
>  
> Angie M
>
> > Subject: [RC] Insurance
> > To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > From: Sheila_Larsen@xxxxxxx
> > Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:09:13 -0800
> >
> >
> > When we talked to our insurance folks about the same thing they 
> thought of
> > speed events as racing. I equated endurance riding (mmm maybe that is a
> > good reason to talk about endurance riding not racing - I'll duck 
> now) to
> > something like showing or a long trail ride with a maximm amount of 
> time to
> > finish and yes I said it was a competition. For strength events I would
> > think draft horse pulling. but with that said i for one will look 
> into the
> > AERC insurance. As for someone riding your horse I'd be careful I make
> > people sign a release (I know may not be worth anything but we do it for
> > endurance rides).
> >
> >
> > And Allah took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it, and
> > created the horse.... Thou shall fly without wings, and conquer 
> without any
> > sword. Oh, horse. ~Bedouin Legend
> >
> >
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