These safety tips for stable and horse owners will ensure you have a legal, safe, and fun stable experience.
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Stable & barn area:
- Keep hay in a cool, dry building preferably in separate building from the main stable.
- Wiring in stable should be code. (circuit breakers)
- Well-maintained fencing provides an effective barrier to all public roads with safely designed gates.
- No half-stall doors.
- Properly & safely designed gates and doors throughout the rings, arena and stable areas
- Do not let inexperienced people groom or tack up or handle horses without close experienced supervision.
- If stable is left open at night make sure that exits are secured with rails or suitable alternative.
- Stalls/fencing/stable area checked frequently for nails/sharp objects or other possible hazards.
- Make sure all lights/fixtures are covered/secured properly.
- Make sure electrical outlets and fixtures are not exposed to horses or people in anyway. Also, make sure all-electric heaters and appliances are disconnected after use.
- All grain/supplements/medicines should be locked in cabinet and locked in a separate room.
Keep all ally/entrance/exit ways clear of trash/rubbish/debris/tack or equipment at all times.
- Make sure all stair/ladder (s) are well maintained and unobstructed.
- Make sure all rings/arenas do not have any tools, equipment, vehicles, tractors etc while occupied by horses.
- All barns should have working fire extinguishers and operating smoke detectors.
- Emergency numbers fire/police/vets should be clearly posted in barn and office.
- Barn/stable rules should be posted clearly in barn and office.
- Inspect/maintain fences regularly.
- Do not allow hazardous material/trash on the premise.
- Do not allow children on the premises unless supervised.
