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Horse Safety Guidelines, U.S. Department Of Agriculture -- Extension Service

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

The purpose of the National Horse and Pony Youth Activities Council is to help coordinate youth horse activities to obtain maximum benefit of the horse for developing youth. Since disregard of simple safety in handling horses can result in serious mishaps, knowledge and application of safety to riding is imperative to the purpose of the Council. Thus, the Council has developed guidelines to promote the safe use of the horse in an effort to improve the value of this animal in service to youth and society in general.

I Approaching

II Handling

III Leading

IV Tying

V Bridling

VI Saddling …

4-H Basic Horsemanship, W. R. Culbertson, A. G. Richardson

Nebraska 4-H Clubs: Historical Materials and Publications

There are riders and there are horsemen. Every horseman is a rider but not every rider is a horseman.

The following material is presented to help every rider become a better horseman or horsewoman. It is basic material which can be applied to every type of riding with only slight modification. Use of the ideas expressed will develop the rider's balance and form. The trained horse will be responsive and alert to the rider's demands.

Skill in use of the following horsemanship methods requires practice. The reward will follow in more enjoyment in handling a better trained horse in a …