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What People Really Think About Safety around Horses: The Relationship between Risk Perception, Values and Safety
Meredith Chapman1,2, Matthew Thomas1, Kirrilly Thompson3
1The Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034, Australia.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|December 1, 2020
Summary
Understanding human risk perception is key to improving equestrian safety. Safe behaviors are linked to training, while experience and income correlate with riskier actions, highlighting a need for better safety communication.
Area of Science:
- Equine science
- Occupational health and safety
- Human behavior studies
Background:
- The equestrian industry faces high rates of injury, illness, and fatalities.
- A gap exists in understanding the link between human risk perception, values, and safety behaviors in equestrian activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between daily risk-taking, horse-related risk perception, and safety behaviors.
- To analyze respondents' views on risk management and safety motivations in equestrian contexts.
Main Methods:
- An international survey was conducted to gather data on risk perception and safety behaviors.
- Quantitative analysis of self-reported safety behaviors and risk perceptions was performed.
- Qualitative analysis of comments on risk management principles and safety inspirations was conducted.
Main Results:
- Safe equestrian behaviors were associated with formal and informal safety training.
- Higher equestrian experience and income from horse-related work correlated with unsafe behaviors.
- A general acceptance of danger and potential injury during horse interactions was observed, potentially leading to de-emphasis on safety.
Conclusions:
- Safety training is crucial for promoting safe behaviors in the equestrian industry.
- Addressing the acceptance of risk and improving safety communication are vital for mitigating hazards in human-horse interactions.
- Implementing enhanced safety principles, including risk assessments and rider-horse matching, can improve overall safety.
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