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

clean the saddle pad

remove and dispose of any manure

loosen the back cinch

bring the reins over the horse’s head

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Question 2 of 5

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

yell "Whoa!" at the horse

wrap your arms around the horse’s neck

reassure or get off and lead the horse

hit the horse behind the cinch

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

undo the throatlatch

pat the horse

run up the stirrups

loosen the girth

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

when flies are bothering your horse

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

after running up the stirrups

when riding on roads

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