Horse Safety
What should you always wear when riding?
A helmet
The brush used to remove dirt and loose hair from a horse's coat
curry comb
What piece of tack goes on a horse’s back so a rider can sit?
Saddle
What do we put our feet in when we are riding?
Stirrups
What is the main rule for how we should move inside the barn?
Walk, don't run
Before approaching a horse, you should always do this to let them know you're coming.
Talk or make a noise
The brush that makes them shiny
Soft brush
What piece of tack keeps the saddle from sliding off the horse?
Girth
What do we do when a horse is troting?
Post
What is the long hair that grows along the top of a horse’s neck called?
The mane
What side of the horse do you lead on
Left
The bush you can use on their hair.
Mane and Tail comb
What goes under the saddle to make the horse more comfortable?
Saddle Pad
What are the 4 natural gaits of a horse
walk, trot, canter, gallop
Why should we clean water buckets often?
To stop germs and keep the water fresh
True or False: you should go under the horse's neck to get around them.
False
The brush that you use on their feet
Hoof pick
What is the piece that goes in a horse’s mouth to help steer?
Bit
When we go over a pole or a jump what position do we go in?
What lets us and other horses know that a horse might be nervous or mad?
Pinned ears, ear straight back
Horses use these to communicate their feelings
Ears
If dirt is left under the saddle or girth, it can rub and hurt the horse’s skin.
What are the reins used for?
To guide, steer, and help stop the horse
What should always be checked one last time before getting on the horse?
Girth tightness
Why do we put shavings in a horse’s stall?
To keep the stall clean, dry, and comfortable for the horse