Thus, it is felt that clients should be assessed throughout the EFP process for readiness to safely participate on a case by case and moment by moment basis. Equine experiences cannot be safely facilitated for clients exhibiting these behaviors. If the horse is not safe, then the session cannot be safe. Such reporting does not always result in cessation of the abuse. Clients are unlikely to be able to safely explore deep psychic issues in the context of a pervasively unsafe environment.
Obesity is a safety concern.
Programs develop and implement procedures and process for remaining familiar with clients' medication regimen and clients' potential for and history of side effects. Although all medical conditions have a psychosocial component, RAD is singled out because of its prevalence and potential for sudden, severe onset of symptoms. It is too late to stop the headache and all involved are miserable, including the horse.