42-11-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Engaging in an equine activity,” riding, training, racing, assisting in medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted or any person assisting a participant or show management. The term does not include being a spectator at an equine […]
42-11-2. Persons exempt from liability. No equine activity sponsor, equine professional, doctor of veterinary medicine, or any other person, is liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Source: SL 1993, ch 324, §2.
42-11-3. Conduct not exempt from liability. Nothing in this chapter prevents or limits the liability of an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person if the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or other person: (1)Provides the equipment or tack, and knew or should have known that the equipment or tack was faulty, […]
42-11-4. Warranty or trespass unaffected. Nothing in this chapter prevents or limits the liability of an equine activity sponsor or equine professional for any injury involving an equine if the recovery is made pursuant to warranty or trespass. Source: SL 1993, ch 324, §4.
42-11-5. Warning signs–Placement–Size. Each equine professional shall post and maintain the following sign: WARNING Under South Dakota law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to §42-11-2. Such signs shall be placed in a […]
