One worker is hospitalised each day in Australia due to a horse related injury. For everyworker injured another nine non workers are injured, often at workplaces like riding schools, equestrian centres and trail riding businesses. The most common causes of horse related death or injury are falls from a horse or being bitten, struck or kicked by a horse. Information about horse related injuries is in Appendix A. It is common for young people to develop an interest in horses and many workers, particularly in the riding school environment, are young2. This is reflected in Australian injury statistics, with people under 24 years old being most likely to be injured. This guide will help businesses manage the risks likely to be faced by new or inexperienced workers and others when interacting with horses. Many businesses or undertakings involve work activities where workers and others interact with horses. For example, a worker on a cattle farm might ride a horse daily. At equestrian centres both workers and others will regularly ride and handle horses. Operators of ‘farmstay’ accommodation may offer riding experiences to their customers.