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Horse Safety: Handling & Grooming

Horse Safety: Handling & Grooming. Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2006 University of Wyoming. Information Development. Much effort and time was devoted to: developing accurate/current information incorporating appropriate pictures/graphics

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Horse Safety: Handling & Grooming

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  1. Horse Safety:Handling & Grooming Stephen R Schafer, EdD 2006 University of Wyoming

  2. Information Development Much effort and time was devoted to: developing accurate/current information incorporating appropriate pictures/graphics providing proper credit of pictures/graphics obtaining user/educational permission Any and/or all errors, omissions, etc. are purely unintentional and/or accidental. This presentation was developed for use as resource and is provided as an educational service. User and/or purchase fees are not associated with this presentation.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Handling • Use caution and slowness…..because of eyesight Drawing: Wyoming 4-H

  6. Handling • Safety Zones…..because of eyesight Drawing: Wyoming 4-H

  7. Handling • Always give wide clearance….or keep hand on horse Drawings: Wyoming 4-H

  8. Handling • Safety/Caution…Red Tail Flag = Kicking Horse Photo: Unknown Source

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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)

  12. Grooming - Basic Tools Drawing: Wyoming 4-H

  13. Grooming – Using The Tools Drawing: Unknown Source

  14. Summary:Handling & 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

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