A couple have been ordered to pay substantial damages to a teenage stable hand who was injured when she was unseated and fell from one of their ponies.

Three judges at London’s Appeal Court ruled that even though the stable owners were not negligent, they were “strictly liable” and must pay damages to the stable hand.

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Horse owners and enthusiasts have raised a petition on Downing Street, asking for support in blocking a proposed change to the Highway Code which could be in force as early as August.

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It has been revealed that the number of claims made for injuries sustained whilst working with horses has rocketed in the past five years.

Common injuries have been bites and more often kicks from horses while they have been treated by vets or visited by stable hands.

The danger is very real as a kick from a horse can cause very nasty injuries or even death.

If the horse has a history of aggressive or wild behaviour prior to an accident occuring it is more likely that a personal injury claim will succeed, in most cases the horse will be insured and the compensation claim will be made directly to them.

Pinto Potts have a specialist horse accident claims Solicitor who can give immediate free advice over the telephone.

If you have been the victim of an accident involving a horse please contact us.