Places to go horseback riding?

[_Charles_]

Originally Posted by observer53

I'm not saying she would not have to sign a waiver, anywhere. I had to do that whether I was riding alone (which the riding stables all used to allow) or with a guide.

I suggested lessons first, because if you are going to have to pay, might as well get something out of it besides the ride. Then, you get to meet people at the stable. I'm involved in the horse business in a "side" sort of way. In this economy, and with people so busy, there are all sorts of opportunities to ride someone else's horse, under conditions that the owner and the rider can work out (and the owner of the horse may not be the owner of the facility, so it's not an "employee", or even independent contractor, situation).

LOL not looking to argue with you or care about anyone's need for the last word. I was sharing accurate info with the OP - nothing more.
Yes owners can make arragements with others to ride their horses but when the horses are boarded at a stable as opposed to being on the owner's private property it does get more involved.
This is funny - the facts are the facts and the OP will experience them first hand.
No offense to anyone but ancedotes and having the last word will not mitigate anything.

[observer53]

Originally Posted by _Charles_

LOL not looking to argue with you or care about anyone's need for the last word. I was sharing accurate info with the OP - nothing more.
Yes owners can make arragements with others to ride their horses but when the horses are boarded at a stable as opposed to being on the owner's private property it does get more involved.
This is funny - the facts are the facts and the OP will experience them first hand.
No offense to anyone but ancedotes and having the last word will not mitigate anything.

I wasn't looking to argue with you, either. We've all signed those waivers. And, we were both sharing accurate information.

There are options, depending on what the posters really want to get into in terms of riding opportunities. Some additional info for those interested--from a legal standpoint, there are statutory limitations on liability for injuries due to equine activities which apply regardless of who is riding the horse on the stable property.