You're going to decide a horse deliberately jumped on the guy when he wiped out a fence?
CindyDawg... Update: I'd let that stallion on my place but I won't allow any lawyers. ;~)
Oh yeah, Jr. I guess we both read the post differently. I read that Jr was a problem, before the accident. I would not have any horse on my property that killed anyone, accident or deliberate. Here is why:
1. Liability. In Texas, stables are protected from liability (within reason) It doesn't mean they can't be sued though. I live in an area where juries tend to be sympathetic and huge monies are given.
2. Whether accident or not, horses tend to repeat stuff they get away with. Would the horse try it again?
3. Kids will be kids. Dares, curiosity. They are going to check him out. Even though they are where they aren't supposed to be, they can still get hurt. That's why I took my pool down, when the grand-babies moved in.
4. Every time I looked at this horse, I would remember and wonder about the above. I'm not saying either of us is right or wrong. Just explaining where I am coming from.