Website for hard hat campaign.

This research article discusses the launch of a new website promoting the campaign “Think ahead: wear a hard hat around horses”, which encourages those handling horses such as equine vets, professionals, and students to routinely wear a safety helmet.

Initiation and Goals of the Campaign

• The ‘Think ahead: wear a hard hat around horses’ campaign was initiated by a veterinary surgeon named Jill Butterworth.
• The main objective of the campaign is to urge those who regularly interact with horses, including equine veterinarians, professionals in the equine industry, students studying equine-related courses, and the general public who handle horses, to make it a habit to wear a safety helmet.

Newly Launched Website for the Campaign

• The campaign launched a dedicated website at www.thinkaheadcampaign.org to further promote the objective of the campaign and create awareness.
• The website explains and emphasizes that head injuries are not exclusive to horse riders, highlighting the fact that accidents can also occur while handling horses on the ground.
• Besides this, the website also states that research supports the idea that accidental fatalities can occur just as much in horse handling as in horse riding.

Campaign Tools and Resources

• The website also provides additional campaign resources. It has downloadable safety signs that highlight the campaign’s message.
• These signs can be printed out and displayed in different equestrian settings for increased safety awareness.
• For further information or inquiries about the campaign, the website provides direct contact to Dr. Jill Butterworth via email.