The Association is delighted to announce an upcoming webinar, which is brought to you by Equimade.
Members of A.I.R.C. are invited to join this upcoming webinar exploring one of the most overlooked risk areas in everyday horse management: tie-up safety. The session will examine the hidden welfare, performance, and safety consequences of traditional tie-up methods, and why safe, predictable tie-ups are a legal, professional, and ethical responsibility in modern equestrian environments. Through real-world examples, practical insights, and open discussion, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how small changes in everyday handling areas can significantly reduce stress, prevent injuries, and create calmer, safer spaces for both horses and handlers.
Rachel – Equestrian and innovator from Sweden. Trained at Strömsholm Equestrian School and evented in England. Experienced as a veterinary assistant, providing hands-on support during equine surgeries, taking X-rays, assisting veterinarians in lameness evaluations, maintaining sterile surgical environments, and overseeing post-procedural care. Holds a Master of Law and MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Lund University. Pioneered client solutions for early SaaS e-commerce and now combines practical horsemanship, veterinary insight, scientific research, and cross-industry design to develop sustainable tie-up systems that advance equine welfare, reduce injury risk, and enhance handler safety in equine management environments.
Tom Habgood – Has a background in professional sport & coaching, equipment analysis, and applied product development, with a lifelong interest in animal welfare and equine safety. He rode at his local riding club as a child and later built a career as a PGA and LGA certified golf professional in the UK, Spain, and Sweden. Through professional coaching qualifications and extensive work with students, he developed a strong, practical understanding of health and safety, risk assessment, and duty of care in everyday working environments. At Equimade, Tom applies this analytical, outside-industry perspective to equine handling and tie-up areas, focusing on how design, materials, and positioning influence behaviour, stress, and injury risk, and on identifying horse-first solutions that create calmer, safer spaces for both horses and handlers.
The webinar will take place on Tuesday, the 3rd of March at 7 pm.
You can register at this link: Equimade Webinar
