Horse Business Safety Evaluations

Have you incurred an uncomfortable number of accidents at your barn? Are you concerned about your safety protocol? Horse business consulting can include a full safety evaluation of your facility and suggestions for improvements.

At Riding Instructor University, safety is the number one priority. Accidents, injuries and other pitfalls of the horse business can, in the main, be avoided through diligent planning and meticulous oversight.

My 120-point safety evaluation addresses every facet of safety in the horse business, including safety of the:

  • Arena(s)
  • Barn(s)
  • Paddocks/pastures
  • Tack room
  • Feed room
  • Wash stalls/stocks
  • Arena equipment (fences, barrels, poles, etc.)
  • Parking area(s)
  • Trails
  • And much more!

The purpose of the safety evaluation is to identify points of weakness. Not only will this help prevent accidents, but it can also reduce your insurance premiums and eliminate the possibility of a lawsuit. In our litigious society, you can never be too careful.

The safety evaluation is conducted at your facility, and includes three hours of consultation following the rigorous evaluation. Afterward, we will have another one-hour telephone consultation to follow up on changes and to answer any additional questions.

Cost

The safety evaluation costs $800 plus travel expenses. Included are your four total hours of consultation as well as e-mail follow-up.

 
EQUINE ACQUISITIONS

Finding the right horse takes time, effort and a comprehensive understanding of what the rider needs. If you are confused about the horse buying process or if you need someone to help you evaluate candidates, call Riding Instructor University.

I offer a full-service equine acquisitions program. Depending on your needs, I can help you over the phone/via the Internet or in person to help you find the perfect horse for riding lessons, competition, pleasure or any other purpose.

This service includes:

  • Scouring advertisements for horses for sale
  • Evaluating profiles, photographs and videos of candidates
  • Contacting owners of potential buys
  • Evaluating horses in person
  • Overseeing the buying process (including pre-purchase exam)

Buying a horse can be risky, and you don’t want to be stuck with an animal you can’t ride or sell. Let me take the reins and find you a horse that will satisfy all your needs.

About the Author: Laura Jane Thompson is the Chief Equestrian Officer of Riding Instructor University and the Feature writer for the horses section at Suite101. She believes that any horse business can succeed provided its owner practices smart strategy.