At the request of an employee confined to a wheelchair, the Board was asked to determine whether payment for a horse barn where the employee kept his horse was compensable. The employee testified that he benefited both from riding and taking care of his horse. He not only increased his range of motion and strength, but also received emotional benefit by helping others in similar situations. The employee requested that the employer cover the costs and expenses related to feeding the horse, replacing the horse’s shoes, mileage, and other related expenses.
In an arrangement between the employer and the employee (more…)
