Caring for a horse is an excellent way to gain new skills and build a strong bond the animal. However, it is important to practice safety procedures when handling your horse. And the risks involved in taking care of horses are greater than most other animals. They possess great strength and speed to go with their size, which could lead to injury if you don't take care. This is why it is important to have an understanding of these animals.
The last thing you'll want to do, first off, is to feed somebody else's horse without the owner's permission. Do not approach a horse from behind either - your approach should be from the front or from the left or right side. Let the horse know you are approaching. Sneaking up on a horse from behind could startle it easily, and the blow caused after a horse kicks a person's head in self-defense can be fatal.
Be very gentle when moving around your horse so it doesn't get surprised needlessly. Never move quickly or run around horses, as they may become frightened or agitated. It is also very much advisable not to scream, yell or make strange noises - speak quietly when around the horse. Always keep children and other pets such as dogs under control at all times. Riding a horse would require that you wear the proper set of footwear and at the very least, a decent and sturdy helmet.
Like many animals, horses are the most dangerous when they are scared. A horse's survival instinct would cause it to do damage to anyone or anything that gets in its way. So if you wish to make sure your horse doesn't get startled off without need, read up on the things that scare horses, and avoid them accordingly. For one, horses are herbivorous animals, making them easy prey for carnivorous predators.
Because of this, horses have developed the ability to easily detect potential predators. They are always alert, and their long necks and eyes assist them in watching their environment at all times. If you see a horse from a faraway distance, pay close attention to how it would move around. When horses are startled they will display up to three signs with their bodies.
If a horse freezes all of a sudden, not moving a single muscle, this would be the first sign. This is a telltale sign of a startled or agitated horse. After freezing, which is a defense mechanism to trick predators into thinking nothing's there, they would move their heads slowly to see where the disturbance came from. If you notice a horse moving around in quick, jumpy motions and spinning around, it is trying to kick any potential predators out of sight. A horse will always fight back if it encounters danger - watch out for those lethal feet and hooves. Always use caution when handling horses.
The last thing you'll want to do, first off, is to feed somebody else's horse without the owner's permission. Do not approach a horse from behind either - your approach should be from the front or from the left or right side. Let the horse know you are approaching. Sneaking up on a horse from behind could startle it easily, and the blow caused after a horse kicks a person's head in self-defense can be fatal.
Be very gentle when moving around your horse so it doesn't get surprised needlessly. Never move quickly or run around horses, as they may become frightened or agitated. It is also very much advisable not to scream, yell or make strange noises - speak quietly when around the horse. Always keep children and other pets such as dogs under control at all times. Riding a horse would require that you wear the proper set of footwear and at the very least, a decent and sturdy helmet.
Like many animals, horses are the most dangerous when they are scared. A horse's survival instinct would cause it to do damage to anyone or anything that gets in its way. So if you wish to make sure your horse doesn't get startled off without need, read up on the things that scare horses, and avoid them accordingly. For one, horses are herbivorous animals, making them easy prey for carnivorous predators.
Because of this, horses have developed the ability to easily detect potential predators. They are always alert, and their long necks and eyes assist them in watching their environment at all times. If you see a horse from a faraway distance, pay close attention to how it would move around. When horses are startled they will display up to three signs with their bodies.
If a horse freezes all of a sudden, not moving a single muscle, this would be the first sign. This is a telltale sign of a startled or agitated horse. After freezing, which is a defense mechanism to trick predators into thinking nothing's there, they would move their heads slowly to see where the disturbance came from. If you notice a horse moving around in quick, jumpy motions and spinning around, it is trying to kick any potential predators out of sight. A horse will always fight back if it encounters danger - watch out for those lethal feet and hooves. Always use caution when handling horses.
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