Indoor Arena – My Virtual Equine Farm

Helmet Awareness

Action Point: Ensure that there is helmet awareness around the farm, and that everyone is using it.

Rationale: It is important that not only our horses are safe on the property, but also our riders. Demonstrating proper helmet wear, safety and necessity will decrease the chances of riders getting hurt on our property. There are a number of reasons for why riders should be wearing helmets, and Ill make sure that there is a sign put up where we keep the helmets so that everyone can see why.

https://www.troxelhelmets.com/blogs/troxel/76914947-top-10-reasons-to-wear-a-helmet

Colic Information

Action Point: Understanding the causes, signs, and symptoms of colic is extremely important especially in the spring, and fall.

Rationale: We have a mare on the farm who colics a lot for small reasons, and sometimes it comes out of nowhere. When there are boarders or workers here, it is important that they know the tips and tricks of how to handle the situation, be calm about it and know who to call.

Colic in Horses

Emergency Contact Information

Action Point: Have an updated Emergency contact that everyone knows about.

Rationalle: Having an updated Emergency contact list will make sure that no matter the situation, boarders and riders will have someone to contact who knows that is going on, or how to help. The list will include up to date farriers, vets, emergency vets, and those who live on the property, the emergency contact sheet will be posted in multiple places so you have access no matter what. We will want to make sure that horse halters have the horses names on them incase of an emergency.

references: https://horse-canada.com/magazine_articles/essential-guide-to-emergency-preparedness/

Manure Pick up

Action Point: Put up signs around the arena ensuring that manure is picked up when riding is finished.

Rationalle: With biosecurity being important, we will ensure that all clients clean up the manure that is left in the ring.
Horses that are in for training, or are new to the farm may transmit diseases, and by having it picked up we will ensure everyone is kept safe.

Picking up the manure will also ensure that the arena lasts!

references: http://igkequestrian.com/picking-up-manure-in-horse-arenas/

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