Horse Safety Tips - The Many Ways To keep You And Your Horse Safe

Horses are beautiful animals, but they are large and can often be unpredictable. You have to make sure you act responsibly around them to keep you safe. To be safe around horses you need to use your common sense and have an understanding of horses. We are hoping that this web site for Animal Friends equine insurance will help to contribute towards a greater understanding of all aspects of horse ownership and related equestrian activities. Riding a horse can be considered a high risk activity. You need to be safety conscious when you are on the ground near horses and when you are riding them too.

You should always wear sensible clothes when dealing with horses. You should always have a protective riding hat on when you are riding. It is also advisable to wear a body protector. A riding hat and a body protector should be worn when you are loading a horse or handling an excitable one. You should also have sturdy boots and gloves should be worn when handling horses. Also check with your insurance company about getting all your saddlery and tack insured. You should remove your jewelry before riding or handling a horse. Earrings and other piercings and rings can get easily caught on things and cause injury.

You should never take a horse s behaviour for granted; because even older and quiet horses can be unpredictable at times. You need to be confident when around horses. Horses are very perspective animals and if you are nervous and jittery they will feed off that. You need to always be alert when you are riding a horse and try to think ahead to how your horse is likely to react.

There should always be first aid kits available in the yard for both humans and horses. There should also be someone available that is qualified in first aid practises. You should be aware at all time when on the ground around horses. You should never stand directly behind a horse in case they strike out with their legs.

Horses make wonderful riding companions. You just have to be alert and aware when you are riding and handling them. Just think safety first and you will avoid possible injuries to you and your horse. Animal Friends Equine Insurance provides both horse and rider insurance cover for UK owned horses, their keepers, and also offers optional extras such as saddlery and tack insurance, trailer insurance and dental cover too.

Do you have any advice for our readers on keeping their horse or donkey entertained in their stable? Animal Friends would love to hear what you have to say. Please post your comments below if you would like to share your opinions with other members of AFI's Horse Community. Thank you and enjoy the blogs!