Yard Health and Animal Welfare Statement
Little Pressmore Farm is, through all levels of management, committed to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that:
- All horses are safeguarded in respect to their health and safety and welfare whilst in our care.
- All horses are treated with respect and compassion.
- No work is carried out by the company or its contractors that is liable to expose horses to hazards to health and welfare, unless suitable and sufficient assessments of the risk are made and necessary measures to prevent or control the risk have been introduced. This includes fertilisation and weed control of fields.
The Company has ultimate responsibility for the implementation of this policy and will ensure that the requirements of all health and safety and animal welfare legislation are established.
The Company's objectives are:
- To provide an enriched environment where all horses in our care receive the highest and most appropriate level of care
- To ensure that all facilities such as the arena, round ring, stables, fencing and horse walker are maintained in a well maintained condition to ensure the safety and comfort of the horse.
- To ensure the health and welfare of the horse is maintained whilst in our care by implementing our pasture management, parasite and vaccination protocols.
The success of this policy is largely dependent upon the total co-operation of every person who works, keeps their horse with us or visits the premises.
It is requested that all clients alert Little Pressmore Farm management to any potential hazards to their horse's or to any other horses health, safety and welfare.
This policy will be monitored to ensure it is effective and will be regularly reviewed and revised as necessary.
