What you can do to stay safe
People who interact with horses are most commonly injured as a result of falls, strikes, bites or kicks. Get a clear picture of horse-related injuries in the industry and consider these ways to stay safe:
- provide a safe environment
- choose the right horse for the job and for rider capability
- prepare the horse
- assess the rider
- develop safe procedures
- make sure supervisors are competent and instructors are suitably qualified
- use safety gear
Watch our working safely with horses video to see how these tips are applied.