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Keeping it Safe

Good coaching practices to reduce risk

  • plan all coaching/instructional sessions
  • follow child protection guidelines
  • ensure participants warm up prior to activity
  • don’t mismatch participants (consider size/experience, not age)
  • clearly establish the rules for behaviour and activities
  • ensure the safety of riding areas, facilities and equipment
  • require participants to use protective devices
  • adapt activities for environmental conditions (for example, hot, humid, or cold, wet conditions)
  • cater for individual needs

Tips for ensuring the safety of riding areas

Ensure that:

  • the riding area is firm and free from obstructions (for example, holes)
  • permanent fixtures are highly visible and where appropriate fenced off
  • perimeter fences are in good order around the riding area
  • spectators are kept well away from the riding area, in an appropriate horse free zone

Tips for ensuring the safety of protective equipment

Check that protective equipment:

  • is worn by participants during training and competition
  • fits the participant correctly
  • is regularly checked and maintained
  • is specific and appropriate for the sport, size and age of the participant
  • is being used according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and the recommendations of the governing sporting body

Tips for ensuring the safety of environmental conditions

In hot or humid conditions:

  • Encourage participants to wear lightweight, light-coloured clothing made from a natural fibre (for example, cotton).
  • Avoid intense activity in hot or humid conditions and monitor participants carefully for signs of heat illness.
  • Help participants avoid sunburn by encouraging them to slip on a t-shirt, slop on some sunscreen and slap on a hat.
  • Encourage participants to drink plenty of fluid before the activity begins and schedule regular drink breaks during the activity

In cold and/or wet conditions:

  • Encourage participants to wear clothing appropriate for cold conditions (for example, dress in layers to trap heat and wear gloves to reduce heat loss).
  • Avoid participants standing exposed to the cold for long periods.
  • Encourage participants to change wet clothing as soon as practicable.
  • Alternative venues (for example, indoors) should also be considered, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants.
  • Long breaks will cause the body to cool down, so participants should be encouraged to wear warm clothing. Instructors should plan training sessions to avoid long breaks. Another warm-up period may be needed if long rest periods cannot be avoided

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