Barn Safety and Management

True or false: hay nets are unsafe when hung too high

True

False

As part of your routine, before putting a horse in any location, you should...

Leave his halter on

Wash the area

Check for broken boards, sharp edges, and broken equipment

When turning a horse out you should

Take their lead off as soon as they get through the gate

Turn them around to face the gate and let go of them right away

Turn them around to face the gate, push gate closed, wait a moment and then let the horse go

Select the proper order to safely blanket a horse

Place blanket on, adjust it so front is at front, clip leg straps, then chest straps, then belly straps

Make sure blanket is positioned correctly, place it on the horse gently from the left side at the shoulder, secure chest, then leg straps, then belly straps

Make sure blanket is positioned corrected, buckle chest straps, then belly straps, then leg straps

Crossties are able to remain safe because...

They are secured well and will not break if a horse panics

They are secured by an eye hook, bailing twine, and quick release that will allow ties to break if horse panics

When properly passing a horse...

Ask to pass kindly and wait for the horse to be moved over fully, then walk steadily past walking slightly ahead of your horse.

Move quickly and allow your horse to duck under the crosstie

Walk slowly side by side with your horse as soon as possible

In the event of a fire, you should...

Halter every horse and lead them to the paddock

Lock the horses in the indoor arena

Open the doors and allow the horses to run free

When moving hay...

Alert those around you, place hay by the edge of the loft and push it over the edge

Grab the hay by the twine and throw it while yelling "heads up below"

Ask someone else to do it

True or false: when working around horses you should be aware of your surroundings

True

False

The safest place to stand near a horse is

The head

The shoulder

The hind end

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