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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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Question 1 of 5

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

remove and dispose of any manure

clean the saddle pad

loosen the back cinch

bring the reins over the horse’s head

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Question 2 of 5

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

wrap your arms around the horse’s neck

yell "Whoa!" at the horse

reassure or get off and lead the horse

hit the horse behind the cinch

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Question 3 of 5

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

when riding on roads

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

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Question 4 of 5

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

using a stump

in an arena

in a barn, near fences, trees or overhangs

on a mounting block

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Question 5 of 5

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

undo the throatlatch

loosen the girth

pat the horse

run up the stirrups

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