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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 running up the stirrups

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

when riding on roads

when flies are bothering your horse

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

remove and dispose of any manure

bring the reins over the horse’s head

loosen the back cinch

clean the saddle pad

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Question 3 of 5

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

loosen the girth

pat the horse

run up the stirrups

undo the throatlatch

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

reassure or get off and lead the horse

yell "Whoa!" at the horse

hit the horse behind the cinch

wrap your arms around the horse’s neck

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Question 5 of 5

5. 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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