Caution must be taken at all times, even around the quietest horse. Accidents can happen when you do not expect them.

1. Do not run around horses. Horses can react very quickly when it sees movement without seeing the cause of it.
   
   
2. When approaching a horse, never Walk from behind or straight ahead of them. Always approach toward the Shoulder, even in a stall
   
   
3. Horses have two blind spots and they cannot see you; under their head and behind their tail. Speak to your horse so it knows where you are at all times
   
   
4. To have best control of your horses head, lead a horse from the left side while walking between the head and shoulders
   
   
5. Never wrap Reins or a lead shank around your hands, arms or body. Fold any excess rope or reins in your left Hand so that if the horse bolts they won't wrap around your hand or body.
   
   
6. When turning a horse, always turn it to the right (in a clockwise direction). This helps to prevent the horse from stepping on you. Push the horses head away from you using the lead shank as you walk into the horses shoulder. In circumstances when you have to turn your horse to the left (counter-clockwise), put the lead in your left hand with your right hand on the horses ribs. Gently apply pressure to the ribs as you pull them towards you.
   
   
7. Never go under the Neck of a horse to get to the other side. You are passing through one of their blind spots and the horse may spook and step on you. Always pass behind the hindquarters, talking to your horse and keeping contact on the horse as you walk around. Make sure to stay close behind the horse, so in the unlikely event the horse kicks, you are less likey to be hurt.
   
   
8. Never sit or kneel when grooming under a horse or working on their legs or feet. Always keep your feet on the ground so you can react quickyl if you need to.
   
   
9. Always wear protective footwear when working around horses. Do not wear running shoes, flip-flops or bare feet. Do not wear anything that dangles and can get caught or tied up. Always wear footwear with a Heel when riding.
   
   
10. Never mount your horse inside a barn or close to the overhanging edge of a roof.
    
    
11. Never ride a horse into or out of a stable or barn.
    
    
12. Always use a lead shank when tying your horse. Never tie your horse using your reins. Make sure you tie your horse to a secure object that will not break or move if the horse pulls Back. Never tie your horse to a rail of a fence because it may break or the nails pull out if your horse pulls back.
    
    
13. Always Tie your horse at least 1 meter above the ground so that they cannot step over the rope and get caught up.
    
    
14. Always tie your horse using a quick release knot so you can quickly untie your horse if you need to.
    
    
15. Keep a pocket knife handy (in your barn and trailer) so if you ever need to release your horse from it's leadshank quickly, you can cut it.
    
    
16. Teach your horse to stand still and at a 90 degree andgle to where it's tied. Make sure to maintain this 90 degrees of space between your horse and any soild objects (like fances or Wall) while working around your horse.
    
    
17. If your horse bolts, turn in a circle, decreasing in size until your horse stops.
    
    
18. Practice safe management procedures. Keep all your equipment in good shape, maintian clean aisles, well-constructed stalls and fences.