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Pasture
large trun out area for grazing and self exercise
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Paddock
aka:corral, smaller turn out area for exercise
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Box Stall
indoor containment unit, not less than 10x10. foaling stall 12x14 breeding 20x20
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Stock
Close, confined (padded) area, very sturdy, but alows access to most areas of the horse
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Aggression
- Ears back--mad!!!
- if swinging hind quarters towards you, may kick
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Approach
Talk to horse to make sure your presence knonw and approach if possible from left shoulder.
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Body Contact
Try to maintan contact at all times. The closer you are, the less force a kick could have.
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Walking
Walk at left shoulder. Hold lead with your right hand, 8-10 inches from the horse's head. Hold other end of lead in your left hand. Do not allow horse to get behind you.
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Release
Always face the horse towards you before releasing. Remove halter and lead together. Back out of stall.
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Tying
Tie with single leard or cross tie. When tying with a single lead, always tie to a solid fixture. Use a quick release knot. Always tie with a lead, not the reins. Use cross ties with safety snaps and set high in the wal to prevent horse from getting a leg over if it rears.
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Halter
Nylon, leather or rope device buckled on head. Never leave on a turned out horse.
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Lead Rope
longer than a dog least so a quick release knot can be made.
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Cross-tie
Tie head using halter on left and right
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Hobbles
Front legs, rope or leather straps, tie together OR rope around neck attached to 1 rear leg.
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Chemical Restraint
Drugs, not harmful
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