How to Safely Navigate Around a Horse #shorts

To safely move around the rear end of a horse, there are two options: the first is to be close and touch the horse while moving around its back side, while the second is to make a large half circle around the horse, staying farther than six feet away. It is never safe to go underneath the belly or neck of the horse, as they may kick or become frightened and potentially cause injury. It is important to avoid being caught between a horse and a wall or underneath all four feet of the horse.

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[mooevans]

I walked between a horses chest and a wall one time. My instructor and all the staff at the stable banded together to show/tell me why that was a bad idea. I’ll never do that ever again.

(Nobody, including the horse, was hurt, and only humans were scared)

[NinjaKittyBonks]

Don't think I will ever be in that situation, but I will remember this, because clear, concise explanation that makes purrfect sense. She is also adorable in that hat too!

[blainegordon]

If you think there’s a chance you’re going to get kicked, you really should have your legs to where the knees are away from the horse. You got right behind him with your knees facing him even a close kick from that range your legs don’t bend too well that direction. Just saying. Overall your concept is sound, but the application could use a little more.

[kathleenmann]

the last bone in a horse' foot is called the "coffin bone" for a reason. 😉

[brittb]

Hmm I've been crawling under my horses for years to get them used to it in case I ever fall under them, they know not to trample me.

[isattic]

I’d never do this to a horse I don’t know, but I tend to have to go under my friend’s horse’s neck as well as my trainer’s horse’s neck if need be since I’m just that short lol

[henley_loves_chris_allen]

I always go under a horses chest cause she’s used to it

[jeanine]

It's good that you tell people this but it is common sense really. I have told people the same thing and most listen and the others end up being kicked or bitten. Then, lesson learned.

[risingabovetheoccasion]

I'd rather not have an animal that if it got "spooked" it could kill me with an accidental kick. No thanks. I'll stick to dogs