Horse Basic Care And Safety – Personal Safety
Many of us work alone with horses. I have included some videos here that will help you remain safe while working alone. I prefer working alone because in the event where the horse suddenly reacts, I only need to think about my safety rather than me and someone else. Only 1 person in a stall at a time is my rule with very few exceptions. Remember Law 1 – a horse can kill you (or hurt you).
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This is a tiopic that will evolve into many blogs and videos over time. It is so important to learn the little things that keep you safe. They all can be considered “horsemanship” and that is covered elsewhere. Be sure to read and study that section as you get time.
This is a section of miscellaneous things I either use or have discovered being used as I travel from farm to farm. They are all for use alone even when someone else needs to come into the stall at a later point.
Working with both hands AND a lead in the pocket.
What to do with horses that turn away from you. Horses that quickly turn away from you in a stall can easily get their hind end in alignment with you to deliver a kick that can end your life. This is actually one of the ever-present scenarios I protect myself against every day when I work with difficult horses. I have had some close calls. I suggest you practice this technique constantly and be vigilant of this possibility. Stay focused and never allow the head to get away from you. Remember Law 3 but even with a halter and lead on a horse, if the horse turns away from you then you have lost your connection.
The one hand IV injection technique
I do not advocate the use of the twitch but there are times when it is necessary. For example when inserting a tube into the nasolacrimal duct for flushing the tear system as many horses don’t like this. Weighing the cost of a temporary application of a twitch WITHOUT anger versus the administration of any sedative on the health of the microbiota of the digestive system must be weighed.
Learning how to apply a twitch correctly helps the process as most horse owners who use them have never been instructed in how to get one on without a fuss or danger to the horse or themselves.
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