Caring for Your Horse. Lesley Ward
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Название: Caring for Your Horse

Автор: Lesley Ward

Издательство: Ingram

Жанр: Биология

Серия: Horse Illustrated Guide

isbn: 9781937049386

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СКАЧАТЬ your horse is sluggish when you lead him, carry a long dressage whip—not to hit, but to use as an extension of your arm. This type of whip is best because it reaches his hindquarters, which is the prime tapping area. Hold the lead rope as usual, and carry the whip in your left hand. If your horse does not move forward when you ask, flick the whip sideways behind you and tap him on his hindquarters so he understands that you want him to move—now!

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      Hold the lead rope with two hands.

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      If your horse is a puller, you may need to put a chain over his nose.

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      As a safety precaution, tie the lead rope to a loop of safety twine.

      Tying up a Horse

      Always tie your horse in a safe place, with plenty of space between him and other horses. Always tie him in a halter. Never tie your horse with his reins; if he spooks, he will pull back, the bridle may break, and the bit will hurt his mouth.

      Tie your horse to a specially mounted metal ring or a solid object such as a tree or fence post. Never tie him to anything that isn’t firmly planted in the ground that he could run away with—even something heavy like a picnic table. As a safety precaution, tie a loop of safety string (usually baling twine) first and then attach the lead rope to the string. If your horse pulls back, he will break the string instead of his lead rope, his halter, or even his neck.

      Tie him up high and fairly short, so he can’t trip over the lead rope. About 18 inches from the ring or post is adequate. And always keep an eye on your horse when he is tied up. It takes only a few seconds for a horse to get into trouble and hurt himself!

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       QUICK-RELEASE KNOT

      Always use a quick-release knot, which should come undone immediately with a strong tug on the free end. Here’s how to tie one:

      1 Thread the end of the lead rope through the loop made of safety string.

      2 Form the loose end of the lead rope into a loop as shown.

      3 Make another loop with the loose end and thread this under and through the first loop.

      4 Leave the second loop hanging, then tighten the knot by pulling it and the rope attached to your horse at the same time.

      5 To release the knot, pull on the loose end of the rope; it should come undone.

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