Virginia § 3.2-6203 - Liability of equine activity sponsors, equine professionals
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-6203 — Liability of equine activity sponsors, equine professionals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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, parent or guardian has expressly assumed the risk causing the injury in accordance with subsection B of § 3.2-6202; or
3. Knowingly provides faulty equipment or tack and such equipment or tack was faulty to the extent that it did cause the injury or death of the participant.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-6203
What does Code of Virginia § 3.2-6203 cover?
Section 3.2-6203 ("Liability of equine activity sponsors, equine professionals") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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