HORSE SAFETY
What type of shoes should you always wear around horses?
Closed-toe shoes
Why do we pick out a horse's hooves every day?
To remove rocks, mud, and debris and check for injuries.
What is a female horse called?
Mare
Where should your heels be while riding?
Down (Cowgirl/Cowboy Toes)
Name one miniature horse at Equestrian Bridges.
Chloe, Rosie, Fibber, Star, Blue, Honey, Goliath, Bebe
Name THREE important safety rules around horses.
Examples:
Why do we use the curry comb before the body brush?
It loosens dirt and hair so the soft brush can remove it.
What do you call Apollo's color?
Palamino
Hips
What is the Horseman's Handshake, and why do we do it?
*make a fist to the horses muzzle* letting the horse smell our scent so they will remember us forever
Where is a horses blind spot?
Directly in front of their nose and directly behind their tail.
What is the piece of tack called that goes under the saddle?
Saddle Pad or Blanket
What do horses eat?
Any of these answers: Hay, Grain, Grass, Carrots,
What should it feel like when you are steering your horse?
Like your steering a bicycle
Who is the shortest horse?
Star or Rosie
A horse has its ears pinned, tail swishing, and is stomping its foot. What is the horse trying to tell you?
The horse is uncomfortable, irritated, frustrated, or warning you to give it space.
Why is it important the halter is not fastened too low on the horses nose? (5 bonus points if they get the bone name correct)
It could break their nasal bone.
What is the "V" shaped part on the horses hoof called?
Frog
Why do we look where we want our horse to go instead of looking down?
Horses tend to follow the rider's body position (leaning) and looking ahead helps with balance and steering.
Why is Magnum called the "War Horse"?
Because he went to "battle"! Reenactment battle with fake guns and bombs
Why should you keep pressure in your stirrups? (hint: cowgirl/cowboy toes)
Put these grooming tools in the correct order:
1. Curry Comb
Where is the Withers at? *show on horse lamp*
The withers are the highest point of a horse's back, right between the shoulder blades, where the neck meets the back.
what is the order of steps you do to mount the horse correctly?
- grab swell (right hand)
- grab reins
- swing leg over
- grab saddle horn w/ reins (left hand)
- left foot in stirrup
1. Grab Reins
2. Grab Saddle Horn w/ Reins (left hand)
3. Grab Swell (right hand)
4. Left foot in Stirrup
5. Swing leg over
How old is Newt?
26