Rules for Working Safely With Horses

to one side and pull the tail gently towards you When cleaning a horses hooves or putting on leg bandages dont squat or kneel. Bend over so that if the horse moves you can get out of the way quickly When grooming saddling up or cleaning your horses stall tie your horse up. A loose horse in a barn can cause havoc. And dont leave a tied horse unattended. While mucking out cleaning your horses stall its safest if the horse is turned out or put in another stall Never loop lead ropes longe lines or reins around your hands or any other body part. If your horse pulls away you could be dragged. Dont tie yourself to a horse in any way.
The safest way to lead a horse is with a halter and lead rope. Dont hook your fingers through the halter straps rings or the bit. If the horse pulls away your fingers could be caught injuring them or catching your hand so that you are dragged When going through a doorway make sure the door is wide open so the horse doesnt hit itself on it. This can startle the horse and result in you being trampled or dragged. If the door is narrow go through first make the horse wait and then have it go through after you as you stand to the side.