Freeman v Higher Park Farm

Animals Act 1971, s.2(2) – ibid., s.5(2) – Liability for damage when thrown by bucking horse – Voluntary assumption of risk

Court of Appeal [2008] EWCA Civ 1185

Background – Marian Freeman had almost 40 years’ experience of riding horses. She went to Higher Park Farm, where Kate Matthews ran a riding establishment, and was assessed there for her riding ability before taking out a horse on a hack. She was found to be good and experienced.