· Taking a fewsimple precautionary steps can prevent many accidents.your barn will runmore efficiently and it will make your riding more enjoyable. I hope youfind these ideas useful. 

· Do not permit smokingin barns and surrounding areas. Post no smoking signs in your barns. 

· Keep smoke detectorsin your barns. Check these at least once a year. 

· Keep fire extinguishersin convenient places in all buildings. 

· Post lists of emergencytelephone #'s by phones or in clearly visible locations. (Vet, Fire Dept.,etc.) 

· In case of an accident,notify your insurance company a.s.a.p. (This number is listed on your insurancepolicy) 

· Always wear a helmetwhen mounted and wear proper riding attire. (This means boots, not sneakers,etc.) Post notices at your farm so others do the same. Make this a habitand set a good example. 

· Notify people ofyour plans before you go out riding, especially trail rides or when ridingalone. 

· If possible, keepa cellular phone with you when riding or when trailering your horse. Theseare excellent in emergency situations. 

· Keep barns cleanand uncluttered. Aisleways should be clear of equipment. (Wheelbarrows,rakes, tractors, etc.) This prevents injury to horse and rider. 

· Periodically checkfencing for loose or broken boards, posts or rails. It will prevent horsesfrom escaping and possibly becoming injured. 

· Keep all gates closed.Post signs so that others remember to close your gates. 

· As you can see,posting notices in barns keeps safety practices uniform. Everybody willbe reminded to be aware of the rules, those familiar with barn proceduresas well as newcomers. 

· If you take a coupleof minutes to do some routine checks, you can make for a safer environmentfor all. 

· Try to prevent accidentsbefore they happen. But because some accidents are not avoidable, makesure you have the proper insurance protection. 

· For informationon what type of coverage is right for you, e-mail us or call 1-800-564-9119. 

· Insurance may bemore affordable than you think. 

· It is a small priceto pay in the long run. 

 
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