KRS 422.280: Liability for damage to or loss of boarded horses -- Negligence not

presumed.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) The term "boarder" means one who holds out his land, barn or related

facilities to others for compensation, by which is meant compensation i n any

manner, whether money or otherwise, for the custody, care, breeding or selling

of horses;

(b) The term "owner" means one who has contracted with the boarder for the

custody, care, breeding or selling of horses.

(2) The owner shall be liable for damages to or loss of the horse while in the custody of

the boarder except for that damage or loss due to the negligence of the boarder, his

agent or employees. Evidence that the owner delivered horses to the boarder and

that the horses were damaged or lost whi le in the care and custody of the boarder

shall not be sufficient to create a presumption of negligence on the part of the

boarder, or a prima facie case in favor of the owner.