Straying Horses

Strayed horses on private land

Last month’s article addressed liability for injury or death of a road user caused by an escaped horse that strayed on to a road.  What if that horse then strays from the road on to private land and does damage there, for example, kicks and harms other horses or disturbs other horses causing them to…

Strayed horses on roads

A horse that has escaped and strayed on to a roadway presents a serious danger for road users, especially at night.  The driver and his or her passengers are likely to be seriously injured or even possibly killed. Legal action to obtain compensation from those considered at fault is almost certain. Who might be held…