A Jackson lawyer who won a $1.2 million verdict for the family of a woman who died while horseback riding hopes the judgment prompts a review of safety standards in Wyoming’s equine industry.

The suit was filed by Leslie Barkhurst, as a representative on the estate of Kristina Barkhurst, deceased, against Wyoming resident Patricia Skinner, dba, Harmony Horsemanship for the wrongful death of 21 year old Kristina, and fraud, misrepresentation, and deceit, alleging decedent, an employee and student of Harmony, was killed while riding a horse that was not properly trained for the no- bridle techniques being used. The suit claimed the owner Skinner was not qualified and had not been able to complete the no-bridle certification program.

Attorney in the case,  Gary Shockey says Wyoming law has up to now given outdoor recreation companies almost blanket immunity from lawsuits concerning wrongful death and injuries.

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