Where should you never mount or dismount a horse?

Karin Livingston

11 years ago

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

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Question 1 of 5

1. 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

when flies are bothering your horse

after running up the stirrups

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Question 2 of 5

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

clean the saddle pad

bring the reins over the horse’s head

remove and dispose of any manure

loosen the back cinch

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Question 3 of 5

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

hit the horse behind the cinch

yell "Whoa!" at the horse