Horse Safety: Handling & Grooming

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Horse SafetyHandling Grooming

• Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2006
  University of Wyoming

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Handling

• Approach.with caution (slow is better)
• Catch.typically with hand or rope
• Halter.gently and carefully
• Lead.from left side of horse (known as near
  side)
• Tie.various knots, but should be easy to untie

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Handling

• Why tie.and with easy-to-untie knots?????
• It is tied for what reason
• Grooming/Clipping/Bath
• Grooming, followed by saddling
• Hoof care
• Tooth care
• De-worming
• Vaccinations or other health care work
• When horse gets scared, it will jerk and pull on
  its lead rope.making the knot hard to untie

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Handling

• Use caution and slowness..because of eyesight

Drawing Wyoming 4-H
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Handling

• Safety Zones..because of eyesight

Drawing Wyoming 4-H
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Handling

• Always give wide clearance.or keep hand on horse

Drawings Wyoming 4-H
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Handling

• Safety/CautionRed Tail Flag Kicking Horse

Photo Unknown Source
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Safety In Handling

• Always give wide clearance.or keep hand on horse
• Never walk under the neck of the horse
• Never get under the belly/abdomen of the horse
• Do not use quick movements
• Do not yell, scream, or make other loud noises
• Always expect the unexpected.easier said than
  done

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Grooming

• Why??????????????????
• Safety (for rider and for horse)
• Health of the horse (detection and prevention)
• Cuts
• Swellings
• Cracked Hooves
• Burrs or whatever in hair, mane, or tail
• Appearance of the horse
• This is also a good time to check equipment

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Grooming - Basic Tools

• Hoof Pick (usually.metal with coated handle)
• Curry Comb (typically.rubber, plastic, or metal)
• Brushes (have a soft brush and a hard brush)
• Mane Tail Comb/Brush (usually.plastic or
  metal)
• Grooming Cloth (an old towel will work just fine)

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Grooming - Basic Tools

• Drawing Wyoming 4-H

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Grooming Using The Tools

• Drawing Unknown Source

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SummaryHandling Grooming

• Always use caution when catching a horse
• Always be calm/collected when working with a
  horse
• Grooming has many purposes (not just for
  appearance)
• Use the proper grooming tool for the appropriate
  job
• Safety-Handling or Grooming-Expect the Unexpected