Water, access, supplies and care cover for wetter weather and shorter days.
Mark whether each check applies: Yes, No or To confirm. Yes is not evidence of a completed check. Record the finding, checker and date; write Not yet checked where needed. Blank means not recorded. Add only agreed actions and dates; write Not agreed if still missing. Only text visible inside a box will print; each line break uses space. If a box is full, continue in a separate blank copy of this PDF, using the same horse and checklist reference. Do not duplicate a page within the PDF. On paper, use another printed copy of the relevant page.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1. Usual water supply: check access and operation; identify who to contact if it fails. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A2. Backup water: check the agreed source, containers, location and who can provide it if the usual supply is unavailable. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A3. Drinkers and pipes: check flow, leaks, visible damage and the condition of existing pipe protection. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A4. Lighting: check lights on the routes used for care, switches and the agreed backup light. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A5. Access: check gates and routes used by carers, feed deliveries and the vet; record any obstruction or weather-related restriction. | YesNoTo confirm |
Record the actual water point, pipe, light or route. A backup arrangement is not confirmed until the people involved have agreed it.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6. Drainage: check accessible drains and ditches for visible blockages and record standing water. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A7. Mud and slippery areas: check gateways, water points and care routes; identify the location and existing management arrangements. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A8. Shelter: check visible damage, access and whether the agreed shelter remains available as leaves fall. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A9. Feed and forage storage: check for leaks, damp, damaged containers and signs of pests. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A10. Supplies: compare available feed, forage and bedding with the yard’s agreed stock plan; check supplier contacts and delivery access. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A11. Equipment: check the rugs and yard tools used in the existing plan; identify repairs and where working replacements are kept. | YesNoTo confirm |
Name each damaged item or affected area. Keep repairs and missing supplies open until their actual outcomes are recorded.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12. Care instructions: locate current turnout, feed, water and rug arrangements, their sources and any agreed changes; check carers can access them. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A13. Weather disruption: check who has agreed to cover care if the usual carer cannot reach the yard, and how they will access instructions and supplies. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| A14. Care records: locate existing records and already agreed appointments; identify missing information or unconfirmed bookings. | YesNoTo confirm |
A named backup carer is not confirmed cover. An advised date, a confirmed appointment and completed care are separate facts.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15. Additional check: describe it in the finding. | YesNoTo confirm |
| Check reference or question | Agreed action, person and date | Actual answer or outcome, source and date | What remains open |
|---|---|---|---|
Use the check reference to connect follow-up to the original finding. Record what actually happened, who did it or supplied the answer, and when. Keep unresolved work visible; an inspection, booking or message is not evidence that the work is finished.