Stay Protected on Every Ride: How to Add and Notify Emergency Contacts with RIDESAFE Equestrian
A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Emergency Contacts and Helping Them Support You on Your Ride
Introduction
Riding alone offers freedom—but also brings unique safety risks. That's why RIDESAFE Equestrian was designed for riders who appreciate independence yet never want to feel truly alone. With built-in ride tracking and real-time emergency notifications, you can ride with confidence, knowing backup is just a tap away.
One of the most critical safety features of RIDESAFE Equestrian is adding your emergency contacts, who will be instantly notified if something goes wrong. Setting this up takes just minutes but can make all the difference in an emergency. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to add emergency contacts to the RIDESAFE Equestrian app, what they should expect, and how to make sure they’re prepared to help when it matters most.
Why Adding Emergency Contacts Matters
When you ride solo, you assume both the joys and risks of independence. While horses are trustworthy companions, situations—from falls to unexpected health events—can arise quickly. RIDESAFE Equestrian empowers you to notify trusted individuals in real time if you need help, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Key Benefits:
Fast alerts if you need help
Real-time tracking with a direct map link
Enables friends or family to find you quickly
Easy setup for both you and your emergency contacts
Step 1: Add Up to 3 Emergency Contacts
The first step when setting up your RIDESAFE Equestrian app is to add your emergency contacts. You can add up to three trusted people—family, friends, trainers, or barn mates—who will receive alerts when you ride and if an emergency is detected.
How to Add Emergency Contacts:
Open the RIDESAFE Equestrian app on your mobile device.
Navigate to the “Emergency Contacts” section in the app menu.
Tap “Add Contact” and enter the contact’s name and mobile phone number.
Repeat for up to two additional contacts.
Save your changes.
Once saved, your emergency contacts will start receiving SMS notifications when you begin a ride and if anything unusual is detected.
Step 2: Communicate with Your Emergency Contacts
It’s important to inform your emergency contacts about what to expect and what is expected of them. A simple conversation can help them feel confident and ready to assist if needed.
What to Tell Your Emergency Contacts:
You’re using a safety app called RIDESAFE Equestrian while you ride alone.
They’ll receive a text alert from RIDESAFE (number: 1-762-800-9111) when you start a ride.
All they need to do is tap the provided link in the text to confirm they’re following your ride. This will open a live map showing your location in real time.
If you don’t end your ride and check in—or if something looks wrong—they will get a notification and can see your last known location to send help.
Letting your contacts know what’s expected ensures quick action in an emergency.
Step 3: Prepare Your Contacts for Fast Response
Tips to Make Sure Alerts Are Seen
Turn On Sound Notifications: Remind your contacts to enable sound alerts for text messages on their phone, so they’ll hear the RIDESAFE Equestrian alert immediately.
Add the RIDESAFE Number to Contacts: Suggest they save 1-762-800-9111 in their phone as “RIDESAFE Alert” so they recognize your alerts and don’t mistake them for spam.
Assign a Distinct Text Tone:
On iPhone: Open Contacts, select “RIDESAFE Alert,” tap “Edit,” scroll to “Text Tone,” select a unique sound, and tap “Done.”
Assigning a special tone helps alerts stand out, especially during busy days or in noisy barns.
Sharing these tips ensures that your contacts will receive and recognize RIDESAFE alerts quickly.
How It Looks in Action
Imagine a rider, confidently mounting her horse for a solo trail ride. Before she sets out, she opens the RIDESAFE Equestrian app on her phone, taps “Start Ride,” and the three emergency contacts she added receive this message:
"[First Name] just started a ride using RIDESAFE Equestrian. Click here to see their live location and receive status updates."
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Her contacts tap the link and can now monitor her progress in real time. If she encounters difficulty and fails to check in, they’ll be the first to know—and equipped to help.
Pro Tips for Riders and Emergency Contacts
Keep Contacts Updated: Regularly check that phone numbers and contact names are current in the app.
Rotate Emergency Contacts: Consider rotating among friends or family to ensure availability.
Practice a Drill: Walk through a test alert, so your contacts know what the SMS looks like and how to respond.
Discuss Action Steps: Explain where you typically ride, and clarify how they can reach you or emergency services if you need help.
Conclusion
Riding alone doesn’t have to mean risking safety. With RIDESAFE Equestrian’s emergency contact features, you put a safety net in place before every ride. It's a simple, effective way to keep yourself protected and your loved ones informed—so you can focus on enjoying the ride.
Ready to ride safer? Open the RIDESAFE Equestrian app, add your emergency contacts, and communicate what they need to do. Give yourself and your contacts peace of mind every time you saddle up.
For more information and safety resources, visit RIDESAFE Equestrian.
Never ride alone again. Stay connected, stay protected.
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