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Where should you never mount or dismount a horse?

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

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1. When should you should tighten the girth or cinch?

after saddling, after walking a few steps, and after mounting and riding a short distance

after running up the stirrups

when riding on roads

when flies are bothering your horse

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2. Where should you never mount or dismount a horse?

on a mounting block

using a stump

in a barn, near fences, trees or overhangs

in an arena

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3. What should you do immediately after dismounting an English saddle?

loosen the girth

undo the throatlatch

pat the horse

run up the stirrups

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4. If your horse becomes frightened, what should you do?

reassure or get off and lead the horse

wrap your arms around the horse’s neck

hit the horse behind the cinch

yell "Whoa!" at the horse

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5. After running up the stirrups, what should you do?

clean the saddle pad

remove and dispose of any manure

bring the reins over the horse’s head

loosen the back cinch

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