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Equine Care Risk Assessment Template
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
Supports working and performance horses by ensuring their physical and mental well-being.
Encourages responsible horse ownership through training and management practices.
Enhances the human-horse bond through care, handling, and training activities.
Provides opportunities for therapy programs benefiting individuals with disabilities.
Reduces the risk of disease and injury through preventive care and monitoring.
Typical hazards & measures
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.
Inadequate socialization opportunities
— Provide controlled turnout with compatible horses, allowing social interaction while monitoring for aggression. Rotate groups as needed to maintain harmony.
Poor saddle storage and maintenance
— Store tack in a clean, dry area, regularly clean and inspect for damage, and ensure proper saddle racks are used to maintain shape.
Slippery surfaces
— Use non-slip materials in high-traffic areas such as aisles, wash bays, and entryways. Regularly clean and maintain these surfaces to prevent the buildup of water, mud, or manure that could cause slipping.
Aggressive horse behavior
— Identify and separate aggressive horses when necessary, provide structured training, and ensure appropriate socialization. Train staff to recognize and manage equine body language effectively.
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