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Horseback Riding Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for horseback riding in youth group 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 horseback riding in youth group settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Enhances responsibility and care through horse grooming and maintenance.
Builds confidence and self-esteem through mastering riding skills.
Promotes physical fitness and coordination through riding activities.
Encourages patience and perseverance in training and riding.
Provides therapeutic benefits through the bond between rider and horse.
Typical hazards & measures
Unclear communication between riders and leaders
— Establish clear hand signals or radio communication systems for use during rides. Brief riders on how to alert leaders to any concerns or emergencies, ensuring everyone knows the communication protocol before setting off.
Adverse weather conditions
— Monitor weather forecasts and cancel or reschedule rides during storms, high winds, or extreme heat. In case of sudden weather changes, have a plan in place for safely sheltering horses and riders until the conditions improve.
Participants failing to follow instructions
— Instructors should give clear, simple instructions before and during rides. Reinforce the importance of following guidance for safety. Consider brief role-playing or practice sessions to ensure riders understand commands before setting off.
Horse-rider mismatch
— Match horses to riders by considering rider weight, height, skill level, and personality. Temperament testing of horses ensures compatibility. Regularly reassess pairings to ensure horse and rider comfort and safety.
Injury during mounting/dismounting
— Provide mounting blocks for easier access to horses, especially for children or smaller riders. Riders should be trained in correct mounting and dismounting procedures, with instructors assisting if necessary.
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