Rules Around Horses

When around horses here are a few rules you should abide to. One thing is you should never walk behind a horse especially if you don't know him/her. Horses can kick and when they do it's usually hard, so  don't risk broken bones over a silly mistake . Another thing  is if you do have to walk behind a horse make sure he doesn't kick then walk close behind him with your hand sliding over his hindquarters letting him know exactly where you are so you don't risk spooking him.  By  walking close behind the horse it allows you to be hit with minimum force if the horse decides to kick. Also if a horse kicks at you and it's not normal for him make sure you tell someone working at the stable. Something could be bothering the horse or he may have picked up some behavioral issues that need fixing. Another thing is never run around horses, your movement can spook them. Also make sure you throw your trash away because if some wind picks up it could float  the trash towards the horse and cause him to freak  out . Lastly do not pet or feed a horse you don't know. Some horses have strict diets and are allergic to things, and their owners will not be happy if they get sick because you fed them something they weren't supposed to eat. Also don't pet a horse you are not familiar with because they can bite especially when their ears are pinned to their heads. Those are some basic rules when working with horses.