Equine Operation Safety Analysis
An ounce of prevention... Avoiding an injury is the first order of an equine pursuit. Nowhere does this hold truer than in an equine business or organization. A serious accident can bring devastating consequences for a commercial equine operation, perhaps even causing the total loss of that business. Non-profit horse groups may share a similar exposure.
Your ounce of prevention? Take these steps now to minimize the inherent risk of your equine activities.
Your ounce of prevention? Take these steps now to minimize the inherent risk of your equine activities.
- If your state allows it, use a good liability waiver/release with all clients, employees, and volunteers. Ensure your waiver/release complies with your state limited liability law. Use it diligently.
- Carry appropriate commercial liability insurance.
- Most important, manage your business wisely to demonstrate best practices and avoid a claim of negligence. Ask an expert to review your situation and suggest improvements. Keep your business—and your clients—safe. Keep your equine pursuits joyful.
JRAM Enterprises will help your equine business or organization shine.
We believe in that ounce of prevention. We will:
- Help you identify, assess and minimize the risks and safety issues involved with your specific circumstances.
- Review your operation’s paperwork and facility set-up, your staff training programs, your pony parties and tack checks, even the trails you guide your clients along. And more.
- Tailor a plan you can enact to demonstrate your compliance with best management practices and help keep your equine pursuits free of costly litigation.
An ounce of prevention... How many pounds of cure are you willing to spend?