Safety in riding programs: a director's guide.

From: Camping Magazine | Date: November 1, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

Riding programs in camps must be regularly assessed for liability and risk management reasons. Even without a qualified equestrian consultant, camp directors can perform a basic safety assessment of riding program processes, including proper safety apparel, obstructions and equine medications.

Riding programs, just like all other aspects of camp, need to be examined for liability and risk management issues on a regular basis. Although a comprehensive review of program and facility safety requires a certified equestrian consultant, camp directors can perform a basic safety assessment of ...

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