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Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 (UCTA): Key legislation that restricts the extent to which liability for negligence can be excluded, requires terms to be reasonable, and affects how broadly liability waivers can be written in the release form.

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applies when providing services to consumers, requiring terms to be fair and transparent. Importantly prohibits the exclusion of liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.

Animals Act 1971: Defines liability for damage caused by animals, particularly relevant for establishing and communicating the inherent risks of dealing with horses in the release form.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes duty of care standards and employee safety considerations that must be reflected in the release form and operational procedures.

Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Defines the duty of care owed to both visitors and trespassers on the premises, affecting how premises liability must be addressed in the release form.

Equality Act 2010: Ensures the release form doesn't discriminate against protected characteristics and considers reasonable adjustments for disabled riders.

Common Law Principles: Encompasses key legal principles including duty of care, negligence, and voluntary assumption of risk (volenti non fit injuria) that must be considered in drafting the release form.