The Emergency Action Plan

Yes Emergency Planning is just as important at the barn as it is at home, work or school. Here are some tips


the #1 rule my riders know is, in case of any emergency during a lesson (including when another rider is having trouble with a horse) H A L T.
the #1 thing i try to do when riding and working and teaching and even for competions, clinics etc is have/know accurate directions to site and keep the cell phone fully charged, but off, in a pocket.
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In case of accident
1) halt the event or activity
2) obtain/provide assistance to injured people or animals
3) contain situation to avoid further injury and accidents
4) control crowds for their protection and for access by emergency personnel
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1) TAKE CHARGE
provide medical assistance as soon as possible
2) CALL FOR HELP
3) MAKE AREA SAFE
get the horse = "clear the risk of the further harm by securing the area"


4) identify yourself/offer help
* * *refer st. john ambulance step by step guide for artifical respiration, cpr and choking/ bleeding / unconsciousness;


ABC's
airway/breathing/bleeding/pulse/back/neck/head/consciousness/visible trauma to limb/cannot move...
- have gloves close on hand, in case of bleeding
- remember to shelter participant from elements

Calls
[ ] ambulance
[ ] vet
[ ] fire
[ ] facility manager

[ ] CLEAR LOCATION DIRECTIONS FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
provide directions including major instersections and major landmarks. be able to provide precise instructions for location(s) of and on facility.

[ ] wait by driveway entrance to the facility to direct

[ ] access medical profile and signed consent form

[ ] emergency and medical contacts for participant

5) Second Assessment
[ ] gather facts
[ ] keep participant calm and safe

[ ] assess the injury


[ ] complete accident report form
[ ] collect witness statements at time of accident

[ ] control the return to the activity

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the EC paperwork for TD's says if you are unsure what to do, pls call the insurance ppl on their 24h emergency #

also not to discuss the accident with anyone but EC, their lawyer or ins.
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