Catch and Move Horses

Which should you not do when handling horses?

• Use confident body language

• Shout at the horse

• Talk calmly to the horse

Name this plant which is poisonous to horses:

 

(a)  

Which gives the most control when moving  / handling a horse?

 

• Headcollar

• Bridle

• Saddle

A horse should only be turned out in the summer

 

• True

• False

What should you do with the gate before  you release a horse into a paddock?

 

• Make sure the gate is open

   

• Make sure the gate is closed

   

• If there are two gates, keep one open and close the other

When choosing a shelter for a field kept horse, it must be:

 

•  A suitable size for your horse

   

• Suitable to put a TV on the wall

   

• Made from concrete

Why is barbed wire not the best choice for paddock fencing?

 

• It is too expensive

• It doesn't look very attractive

• The horses can injure themselves on the sharp wire

   

In very cold weather, you need to check the paddock water to  ensure that it is not:

 

(a)  

What is a potential hazard in a paddock that you should check for?  Fill in the gaps

 R _____ H____

(a)  

Horses should be turned towards a fence before being released into a field

 

• True

• False