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Equine Care Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for equine care in animal care settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for equine care in animal care settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Reduces the risk of disease and injury through preventive care and monitoring.
Enhances the human-horse bond through care, handling, and training activities.
Encourages responsible horse ownership through training and management practices.
Provides opportunities for therapy programs benefiting individuals with disabilities.
Supports working and performance horses by ensuring their physical and mental well-being.
Typical hazards & measures
Fire hazards in stables
— Install fire detection and suppression systems in all stable areas. Store flammable materials properly, enforce no-smoking policies, and conduct regular fire drills with staff.
Horse becoming cast in stable
— Use anti-cast strips or banks of bedding along stable walls to help prevent horses from getting stuck. Train handlers on safe repositioning techniques if necessary.
Improper use of equipment
— Provide training for all staff on the correct use of equipment such as saddles, bridles, and grooming tools. Regularly inspect and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
Improper feed storage
— Store feed in clean, dry, and vermin-proof containers. Label all feeds clearly and implement a first-in, first-out system to ensure freshness. Regularly inspect feed for mold or contamination.
Unsafe tying practices
— Use quick-release knots and breakaway halters when tying horses. Train staff to tie horses safely and supervise when necessary. Avoid tying to unstable objects.
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