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About: Pam Hunter
Pam Hunter has 50 years
experience with animals of
all kinds, especially horses,
cats, dogs, poultry, goats,
pigs, and other farm animals.
Some of her work has been
referenced in magazines like Horse Illustrated. She has also had a profile published in "the entrepreneurial parent". "I love animals, painting, writing. I have been published online for several years on sites like PetPlace, About, and others.
Pam Hunter has 50 years
experience with animals of
all kinds, especially horses,
cats, dogs, poultry, goats,
pigs, and other farm animals.
Some of her work has been
referenced in magazines like Horse Illustrated. She has also had a profile published in "the entrepreneurial parent". "I love animals, painting, writing. I have been published online for several years on sites like PetPlace, About, and others.
Horse Safety
When you understand horses how horses think, they will be much safer to handle, catch and ride. Horses have been domesticated, but they still have many of the instincts from their ancestors. Good horsemen understand these instincts and consider them to be equine safety rules.
These basic instincts of horses are inherited from wild horse ancestors. Once you are aware of these instincts you will be much safer as you handle, catch and ride your horse.
When you understand horses how horses think, they will be much safer to handle, catch and ride. Horses have been domesticated, but they still have many of the instincts from their ancestors. Good horsemen understand these instincts and consider them to be equine safety rules.
These basic instincts of horses are inherited from wild horse ancestors. Once you are aware of these instincts you will be much safer as you handle, catch and ride your horse.
Horses and ponies are flight animals. Their first instinct is to flee from danger. If they think they are really in danger, the flight response will take over even if they are normally very quiet in their nature. Keep your pony safe and reassure him when you are with him. Be aware of your pony and what he is doing at all times. Understand these natural things about your pony and you know how to handle horses and ponies safely.
Horses have a blind spot in front of them as well as behind them. Be aware when approaching your pony. Make sure that you know that he can see you when you are near. Speak quietly and calmly so you can move around ponies and horses safely.
Horses are easily startled. Those loud noises can give you pony a fright and he may jump in his skin quite quickly. Make sure he does not get a fright, jump and land on your toe!
Horses are very sensitive to being touched. Your pony or horse does not need much energy from you to move. Think of him as being ticklish! You can often wave a whip around with the intention of touching him and he will move before you get the whip near him. He is very aware of movement and touch.
Always take precautions when handling horses and remember the equine safety rules listed above. Be firm and alert. Stay safe - both you and your horse. Be prepared for the worst then it probably won’t happen!
Horses have a blind spot in front of them as well as behind them. Be aware when approaching your pony. Make sure that you know that he can see you when you are near. Speak quietly and calmly so you can move around ponies and horses safely.
Horses are easily startled. Those loud noises can give you pony a fright and he may jump in his skin quite quickly. Make sure he does not get a fright, jump and land on your toe!
Horses are very sensitive to being touched. Your pony or horse does not need much energy from you to move. Think of him as being ticklish! You can often wave a whip around with the intention of touching him and he will move before you get the whip near him. He is very aware of movement and touch.
Always take precautions when handling horses and remember the equine safety rules listed above. Be firm and alert. Stay safe - both you and your horse. Be prepared for the worst then it probably won’t happen!
