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Rider Injured In Fall From Horse Spooked By Dog Cannot Sue

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Krysia Nelson

Attorney at Law

Can a riding stable be sued when a loose dog spooks a lesson horse? An Illinois appeals court said no. Under the state's Equine Activity Liability Act, a horse's reaction to other animals is an inherent risk of riding.

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Can a riding stable be sued when a loose dog spooks a lesson horse? An Illinois appeals court said no. Under the state's Equine Activity Liability Act, a horse's reaction to other animals is an inherent risk of riding.