![]() Punish without anger, or your punishment may be too severe. If you wait, even for a minute, it will not understand why it is being punished. Punish a horse only at the instant it disobeys. Avoid feeding the horse treats from your hand frequently. Teasing may cause it to develop dangerous habits for the rest of its life. Place them where you will not trip on them and the horse will not step on them.ĭon’t tease your horse. A nervous handler can make a nervous horse.ĭo not drop grooming tools under foot while grooming. Grasp the tail and draw it around to you.īe calm, confident, and collected around horses. To work with its tail, stand off to the side, near the point of the buttock, facing to the rear. Never stand directly behind a horse or directly in front of him. ![]() Work about a horse from a position as near the shoulder as possible. The horse should pick up his foot for you. When you get to the fetlock say “up,” and squeeze the joint. When lifting the foot, touch the shoulder or hindquarter, and then run your hand down the leg. This will startle the horse and may cause it to kick. When picking up the feet, for example, do not grab the foot hurriedly. Control your temper at all times, but be firm.Īlways let a horse know what you intend to do. Know your horse and his temperament and reactions. Nor will you receive the full force of a kick if you stay close to the body when you work about the haunches or pass behind your horse. If you are near his shoulder, you won’t be struck with the full force of his feet. Use cross-ties when possible, but be sure they have panic snaps or are secured with a breakable tie, such as baling twine.Īlways work close to your horse. When working around your horse, tie him securely with a quick-release knot, or have someone hold him with a lead rope. Never wear tennis shoes, moccasins or go barefoot. When working around your horse, wear boots or hard-toed shoes to protect your feet. Always notice a horse’s expression before advancing. Don’t “dab” at the end of a horse’s nose. ![]() Pet a horse by first placing a hand on its shoulder or neck. Even in a tie stall, it is possible to approach from an angle at the rear. Never approach your horse directly from the rear. If he’s turned away from you, call to him or entice him with a treat to get him to come to you. ![]() Some horses are likely to jump and may kick when startled.Īlways approach your horse from the front. Horse Safety – ApproachingĪlways speak to your horse before approaching or touching him. Sorry for the inconvience.Please feel free to call,and forgive us for not answering the phone sometimes we get buisy out side the barn at times and we can't ALWAYS get to the phone to answer calls,But we promise we "will" return your call so please leave a message.Thank's for looking and concidering riding with us,We look forward to meeting new people!!!!īoard: $350.00 stall night,2 feedings daily ,free choice hay,daily turn out,and lots more,Īnd PLEASE,"Please" keep your Pets Home.These basic horse-handling guidelines, designed to enhance safety in the saddle and at the barn, are important for everyone but especially novices and children. Tucked away on a Very quit Township Rd, away from the hustle and bustle of every day life.Give us a call or Due to unforseen changes in our lives we are no longer available just ANY time! So Please call to make an appointment in order for someone to meet you,lessons need to be made in advance and can no longer be done by just dropping in. We live here on the Farm 24/7 and offer the Best full time care.į or anyone wanting lesson we can accommodate your busy schedule. Trail riding on some of the most beautiful natural wood lands in pike county. ![]() We offer Horse back Riding,Full time Boarding(every day turnout),Riding Lessons, English & Western. ![]()
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