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§ 3.2-6200. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Engages in an equine activity” means: (i) any person, whether mounted or unmounted, who rides, handles, trains, drives, assists in providing medical or therapeutic treatment of, or is a passenger upon an equine; (ii) any person who participates in an equine activity but […]

§ 3.2-6201. Horse racing excluded

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to horse racing, as that term is defined by § 59.1-365. 1991, c. 358, § 3.1-796.131; 2008, c. 860.

§ 3.2-6202. Liability limited; liability actions prohibited

A. Except as provided in § 3.2-6203, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, shall not be liable for an injury to or death of a participant resulting from the intrinsic dangers of equine activities and, except as provided in § […]

§ 3.2-6203. Liability of equine activity sponsors, equine professionals

No provision of this chapter shall prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor or equine professional or any other person who: 1. Intentionally injures the participant; 2. Commits an act or omission that constitutes negligence for the safety of the participant and such act or omission caused the injury, unless such participant, […]