Rules and regulations
What is the minimum age for riders?
4 years old
What are signs that indicate which limb a horse is lame on?
head bob
one hip rises more
What are the rules for high-viz? (2 rules)
TLs should always be wearing high viz
all riders when riding on the road
A rider is bleeding from a wound, what would you do to stop the bleeding?
Apply direct pressure until the bleeding stops
Apply a dressing
A beginner rider falls off on a ride and is visibly sound. They're is a bit shaken but overall happy to get back on and carry on. What do you do? (can do an act it out bases if preferred)
Stop the ride, at least one TL should dismount to check on the rider
Ask the rider how they're doing (ASK IF HIT HEAD!!) - anywhere hurt, ask them to walk around to see how they're doing
Check on pony
If both are happy to carry on can continue ride
Fill out accident and incident form
Call rider in 3 days to check in
At what age can kids start riding off lead?
8
What immediate checks should be done if a pony turns up lame on one leg?
feel up leg for swelling, heat or sensitivities
Which of the following is not required in first aid kit?
sterile gloves
tweezers
tourniquet
non-adherent wound dressing
tourniquet
At what point in TLC training, can a ride start involving 1 TL and 2 TLCs?
When should helmets be binned? (require both answers)
after any head related fall or 3 non-head related falls
Under what circumstances should emergency services be called right away? (name 3)
unconscious
unable to walk or move
Uncontrollable excessive bleeding
penetrating object
anaphylaxis
significant crush injuries
A rider falls unconscious in the middle of the ride and slips off their pony, what do you do?
One person handles ponies and other riders while the other immediately goes to the fallen rider.
Call emergency services
check vitals (ABCs)
begin CPR if not breathing, no pulse while waiting for help to arrive
Extra: if vitals are good, remove helmet and check for any bumps or bleeding on the head while checking vitals periodically
You have 2 TLs, no TLCs, 4 intermediate riders. The ponies spook and 3 of your riders fall off with their ponies running off.
1 rider hit their head and you suspect a concussion and is unable to ride again. 1 rider is scared and freaking out.
All other riders are physically fine but shaken.
What immediate steps should be taken?
Do not be afraid to call for help!!! (VP/P/trek bookings/emergency serverces/H&S/other TLs) - remember there are always people there to support
Ponies priority for last (unideal but can release your own ponies if you need both TLs available)
Last trekker can dismount if they prefer as well
Check on the fallen riders, assess which riders are physically fine and which are not
you can take your time, try to reassure the riders, ask if they want to walk back, call anyone, how they're getting home, fill forms, inform VP/P/Trek Bookings what happened, follow up in 3 days
Cancel future rides in the day