Horse And Rider
Posted by admin on Wednesday Jul 8, 2009 Under Horse care
Tips on Maintaining Horse and Rider Safety
If you are an avid horseman or woman, chances are that you have been well versed in horse and rider safety. However, there are beginning riders or ones who are learning outside of a riding stable environment that may not know much about how to stay safe when you are on or around horses.
One thing that many people may not realize is just how large horses can be. This can be especially true of the large draft horses such as Clydesdales, Percherons and Shire horses. They are normally quite gentle but if they are startled or feel threatened they can bite or kick. Keeping this in mind can help you stay safe around horses.
Remember that the most dangerous place to stand is directly behind a horse. They may move around and bump you and with very large horses this can accidentally knock you over without even noticing. You should remember that fact whenever you are around horses. Always speak softly and do not suddenly rush up on a horse as this can startle them. Allow a horse to smell and get to know you before you rush up on them and you will find that you will be much safer as a result.
If you will be riding a horse, there are a few key pieces of equipment you need to maintain horse and rider safety. You need to wear a helmet, especially if you are riding English style. This can protect your head in the event that you fall off of your horse. If you are riding through terrain where there are trees, it prevents you from being struck in the head by low hanging branches. A specially made riding helmet is always a great idea but if you are just riding for the day you can wear a bicycle or multi-sport helmet.
You should wear boots with heels on your feet. There are several reasons for this. A closed boot will protect your foot if you are stepped on or if you are hit by branches or other items. The heels will help you to keep your feet in the stirrups which can be critical to horse and rider safety if you are riding at more than a walk. This is equally true of English and Western riding styles. The style of boot is the only difference.
If you are serious about horse and rider safety you will find that you are much more likely to have a good riding experience. Keeping an eye out as you ride and staying away from anything that your horse can be injured by is important and can make sure that you and your horse have an excellent working relationship for years to come.
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