Horse Safety
By: McKenna Matsen & Emma Burkel
Introduction
General Safety
- When feeding from your hand, hold your palm flat with thumb tucked away.
- Before mounting check your Girth/Cinch before you ride.
- Wear a riding hat if your not used to handling a pony.
- Always look behind you when you pass another rider so you don't cut them off.
Western Riding Safety
Girth/Cinch
Used to the saddle in place.
Saddle Horn
Used to dally your reins, but most people use it to hold onto.
Stirrups
Used to keep your feet in place and you balanced.
English Safety
Saddle pad
For the horse's comfort and for your protection.
English Saddle
For English riders.
Horse Whip
For discipline never for anger.
Basic Horsemanship-Rider Position
How to Relax your Horse after doing certain events with them
how to mount a horse
Parts of a Western Saddle
-Pommel
-Gullet
-Tie Strap Holder
-Front Ragging Dee
-Hobble Strap
-Strings(Front)
-Stirrup Leather
-Stirrup
-Tread Cover
-Fender
-Billet Strap
-Seat Jockey
-Strings(Back)
-Leather Rigging Guard
-Rear Rigging Dee
-Skirt
-Back Housing
-Concho
-Cantle
-Seat
Parts of an English Saddle
-Gullet
-Under Pommel
-Panels(Front)
-Girth Straps
-Knee Rolls
-Flaps
-Panels(Back)
-Cantle
-Seat
grooming supplies
- Body Brush(hard and soft)
- Dandy Brush
- Mane Comb
- Water Brush
- Sponges
- Curry Comb
- Hoof Pick
- Face Brush
- Tail Brush
Curry Comb
Removes dirt from the horse's coat.
Hoof Pick
Removes mud and stones from the hoofs.
Water Brush
Can be used for muddy hooves or to dampen down the mane and tail.
poisonous plants
- Ragwort
- Acorns
- Yew
- Bracken
- Hemlock
- Tansy Ragwort
- Johnsongrass/Sudan Grass
- Locoweed
- Oleander
- Red Maple Trees
- Water Hemlock
- Yellow Star Thistle/Russian Knapweed
Ragwort
A common weed that is from the daisy family.
Yew
A type of tree that has poisonous red berry like fruits.
Bracken
A type of fern.
Water Hemlock
Part of the parsley family; grows in ditches and other mucky places.
Yellow Star Thistle/Russian Knapweed
European weed.
Red Maple Trees
A type of tree.
Oleander
A poisonous type of shrub that belongs to the dogbane family.
Tansy Ragwort
European weed with yellow flowers; toxic to cattle if consumed in large portions.
Locoweed
A weed that belongs to the pea family; causes brain disorders if eaten by livestock.
Hemlock
A Type of Fern.
Johnsongrass/Sudan Grass
Perennial Grass.
Acorns
A Type of Nut.
Riding Materials
-English or Western Saddle
-Cinch/Girth
-Leg Wraps or Some Kind of Protection for Your Horses Legs
-Bridle(with bit)
-Reins
-Nose Band
-English or Western Saddle Pad
-Martingale
-Tie Down(Optional)
English Saddle Pad
This is put in between the saddle and the horse for comfort. The straps are attached to the saddle so both the saddle and saddle pad stay in place.
Leg Wraps for a Horse
These are wrapped around the horses legs to keep the tendons in the horses legs safe while riding. They are always put on the front legs and the back legs are optional.
Riding Bit
This is attached to the bridle and is used to keep the horse in line and to keep them paying attention.
Safety Equipment for you
-Jeans or Breeches
-Comfy T-Shirt
-Helmet
-Spurs(optional)
-Riding Crop/Whip(optional)
Riding Spurs
Attachments for Your Boots In-case Your Horse Misbehaves.
Helmet
To Put on Your Head for Protection.
Riding Breeches
A Pair of Pants You Wear While Riding English.
Resources
- http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/06-101.htm
- http://horses.about.com/od/horsesportsexplained/a/ridingsafety.htm
- http://www.lovehorsebackriding.com/horse-riding-for-beginners.html
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Image Resources
- http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/Gear-reviews/Search-Results/For-Your-Horse/Search-Results/Grooming-and-care/Curry-combs/Roma-Rubber-Curry-Comb/
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