Field checks after winter, spring equipment and current care arrangements.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1. Fencing: check posts, rails or wire for damage and gaps. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S2. Gates: check hinges, fastenings and opening or closing. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S3. Shelter: check for visible damage and whether access is clear. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S4. Drinkers and troughs: check cleanliness, condition and water flow. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S5. Field and access routes: check for fallen branches, debris and damaged ground; identify anything needing further assessment. | YesNoTo confirm |
Name the field, gate, drinker or other location in the finding. Record unresolved damage even when the inspection is finished.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6. Insect equipment: check that the masks or rugs in the existing instructions are available, clean and free from damage. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S7. Winter rugs no longer in use: identify which need cleaning and locate their cleaning instructions. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S8. Winter rug repairs: check fabric, straps and fastenings; identify each repair separately. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S9. Winter rug storage: check that rugs ready for storage are clean, dry and labelled, and record where they are kept. | YesNoTo confirm |
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S10. Turnout: locate the agreed spring arrangements, their source and date; check carers can access the current version. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S11. Feed and water: locate the current instructions and any agreed changes; check the source, date and person responsible for supplies. | YesNoTo confirm |
Record instructions by source and location. A missing or conflicting instruction remains a question; this checklist does not create a replacement plan.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S12. Care records: locate current records and already agreed appointments; note any missing source or unconfirmed booking. | YesNoTo confirm | ||||
| S13. Care cover: check current contact details, responsibilities and any confirmed cover for changed spring arrangements. | YesNoTo confirm |
An advised date, a confirmed appointment and completed care are separate facts. Naming a carer does not confirm their agreement.
| Check | Applies? | Finding; checked by and date | Agreed next step | Person responsible | Agreed date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S14. 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.