Major Injury (Instructor will give directions)
Phone 911 and read directions to Eloheh Equine located by the phone (1509 Turner Rd. NE, Rome, GA - then describe the location on the farm)
Go to the road and wait for the emergency vehicle(s) to arrive
Stop driver(s) and have lights and sirens turned off so the horses and riders will not be frightened
Tell the driver(s) where the accident is and how to get there
Minor Injury
The needs of the individual should be met as guided by the instructor
If the injured person is a rider, have the horse taken back to the barn and properly attended to
If the person in need can't or shouldn't walk, a vehicle may be driven to the area if possible
Staff, volunteers, and others should continue in an orderly manner
Pre-existing weather conditions
Riding classes will be canceled in advance in cases where current or approaching weather conditions may impact the safety of our riders, volunteers, or horses. Some instances may be tornado warnings, high heat index, icy or hazardous road conditions, electrical storms, extreme cold temperatures, or wind conditions. If lessons are canceled, phone, text and/or email notification will occur as early as possible to all affected persons.
Unexpected Weather Conditions
Eloheh Equine will stay up to date with on-hand reports when inclement weather is forecast. If electrical storms or tornado warning occur during lesson times, they will be delayed until conditions are safe. In the event of a sudden emergency or imminent danger, horse leaders or staff members will hold the horses. Side-walkers will dismount the riders in the arena and proceed to shelter.
Tornado Warnings: riders will dismount using normal dismounting procedures. Horse leaders will tend to horses and side-walkers will escort riders. If conditions outside permit, all persons in the facility who are physically capable will proceed to the designated shelter area, being the home next to the therapy barn interior space.
In case of fire within the barn or arena area, at the instructor's direction, follow these procedures:
Riders will be dismounted
Riders and volunteers will vacate the premises immediately and proceed to outdoor areas
A call will be made to 911
Someone will go to the end of the driveway to meet fire department - ask them to silence their sirens (to keep horses and clients calm) and instruct them to where the fire is.
Horses and other animals will be turned out of the barn
All staff will vacate the premises and proceed to outdoor areas
Further instructions will be given by the Fire Department. Eloheh Equine is 3.7 miles from Fire Station #8 on Little Texas Valley Road.