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Can you answer this and four other horseback riding safety questions?

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1. When should you never ride bareback?

in the pasture

when riding on roads

on the beach

in an arena

Question 1 of 5

2. Which of these footings is safest?

dirt

mud

rocks

ice

Question 2 of 5

3. At what gait is it safest to ride when you go up or down a hill?

a jog

an extended trot

a walk

a lope

Question 3 of 5

4. If you run into heavy traffic on a road, what should you do?

tighten the cinch

Stop. Do not proceed.

hit the horse

get off and lead the horse

Question 4 of 5

5. How far apart should you be when riding with others?

14.2 hands

a space equal to the height of the nearest horse

at least a horse's length apart

2 feet, 6 inches

Question 5 of 5

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