Buckner v. Varner

OPINION

SANDERS, Presiding Judge

(Eastern Section).

The Plaintiff appeals from summary judgment in favor of the Defendant in her action against a riding stable owner for personal injuries.

In July 1986, Plaintiff-Appellant, Eva Nell Buckner, rented a horse to ride from the Defendant-Appellee, Harold Varner d/b/a Hayloft Riding Stables. Prior to taking possession of the horse Plaintiff *940signed a waiver stating, essentially, that she was riding at her own risk. Shortly after she mounted and began riding, Plaintiff noticed the horse was acting strangely and was swinging its head from side to side.…