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

wrap your arms around the horse’s neck

reassure or get off and lead the horse

hit the horse behind the cinch

yell "Whoa!" at the horse

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Question 2 of 5

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

in an arena

using a stump

in a barn, near fences, trees or overhangs

on a mounting block

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Question 3 of 5

3. 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 flies are bothering your horse

when riding on roads

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

loosen the back cinch

clean the saddle pad

bring the reins over the horse’s head

remove and dispose of any manure

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Question 5 of 5

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

run up the stirrups

loosen the girth

undo the throatlatch

pat the horse

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