• Check your horse for any injuries before riding it, particularly around the head, legs, girth and around the mouth where the bit goes.
• Always make sure that you shut the gate when you turn out/in. When bringing in, even if there are no other horses in the field, shut the gate behind you.
• If you plan on riding in the dark a lot, invest in a Fluorescent Exercise sheet. This can help protect you and your horse.

• Never run around horses, even if they are tied up.
• Avoid rustling bags and other things around your horse, especially if you’re standing behind him/her.
• Never ride after consuming alcohol, this is very dangerous for yourself and your horse.
• Never approach a horse you know nothing about, you don’t know if its friendly.
• Make sure you get used to a horse before you starting going further (jumping etc)

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