Part 3: Nine Best Practices for Safety on your Horse Farm

The Third Week of September is National Farm Safety & Health Week and there are many areas of health and safety to consider when it comes to your farm and program.

Below, find the final part of what this looks like on a horse farm:

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First Aid Kits for Horse and Rider

Make sure you have both and that they are fully stocked. Keep an eye out next week. There will be a First Aid Checklist up on the blog!

Also ensure you have a good water source, Dawn dish soap (which is safe for humans and animals and not as bad for the environment as a lot of other options) and towels.

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CYOA (cover your own @$$) with a Release of Liability - and Use It!

This is more farm safety oriented. You are running your business on your farm and may have all sorts of people stop by. Ensure that if they are interacting with your farm and animals you have them sign a Release of Liability. It sets the tone for visitors to be mindful and safe and helps you cover yourself in the event of an accident. Need a sample Release of Liability? Use the one posted here.

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The Importance of Insurance

Having a Release of Liability isn't enough today. Make sure you, your family, and the things you care about are covered. At Little Bird Farm (which is our home farm) we carry business insurance for horse instructors, equine insurance on the horses that are young enough to qualify, and an umbrella policy to protect our other personal assets, too.

Have anything to add to the lists above? Let me know in the comments.

Miss Part 1? Check it out here.

Catch up on Part 2 here.

Happy Riding!

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