| Horseback riding is an enjoyable recreational | | | | and cause injuries. |
| activity and likewise a challenging sport. Similar to | | | | 3. Assess the health and temperament of the |
| any other sports and activities, trainings are | | | | horse. |
| conducted to enhance the performance of both | | | | Like humans, horses also tend to have mood |
| the rider or handler and the animal. During horse | | | | swings. These are times when the horses are not |
| training courses, there are many risks involved | | | | fit for riding. During such situations, allow the horse |
| which could harm both parties. | | | | to rest and be checked by a veterinarian and do |
| To avoid or minimize the hazards involved in | | | | not force it to train. Doing so might aggravate its |
| training your horse. Safety precautions should be | | | | condition and endanger its rider. |
| strictly followed. Here are some suggestions on | | | | 4. Refrain from training when not well or feeling |
| proper measures which must be done during | | | | sick. |
| horse training courses. | | | | A sick handler is an equally dangerous factor as |
| 1. Wear proper riding gear. | | | | with a sick horse. Horse training requires fast |
| Helmets are mandatory to avoid repercussions of | | | | reflexes and a good judgment which is impaired |
| a bad fall. During casual trainings, a t-shirt and | | | | when a person is not feeling well. |
| stretch tights are suitable to provide comfort and | | | | 5. Follow rules on proper mounting and |
| ease of movement. For footwear, a rider is | | | | dismounting. |
| advised to invest in proper riding boots which are | | | | Unless the handler is a skilled cowboy, stick to the |
| durable, light and provides enough grip when | | | | acceptable and standard mounting and dismounting |
| walking on muddy tracks. | | | | practices to avoid making the horse panic. |
| 2. Refrain from wearing ANY jewelries or | | | | After all the safety precautions have been |
| accessories. | | | | followed during horse training course, it can |
| Riding is a sport which generally does not limit | | | | happen that unavoidable accidents can still occur. |
| people to express their fashion sense. Jewelries or | | | | During such situations, it is necessary to be able |
| accessories are prohibited because these might | | | | to have access to help to avoid inevitable |
| accidentally entangle with the reigns or the horse | | | | consequences. |