The therapeutic benefits of both riding and caring for horses has been recognised, so prospective foster carers that own horses have a potential benefit for children in their care. But as with the husbandry of all animals, the potential risks and the management of these risks will be assessed as part of the approval process.
The British Horse Society and Blue Cross provide helpful information about safety and horse ownership. Responsible horse owners should ensure that third party liability insurance cover is in place as there will be a risk when children are riding horses (especially on the road) of injury and third party claims.
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Farmers or others that keep livestock will also need to be risk assessed during the approval process. Foster children will come from different backgrounds so the farming environment will present many different challenges. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides information about preventing accidents to children on farms.
