Things to remember- dismounted activities

[Toz]

Hi
I'm going to start a kind of PC which isn't a PC, and we won't ride. This is in preparation for helping out at my RS.

When I am nervous, I tend to forget stuff, so I was wondering if you lovely people could make a list of things not to forget doing, in terms of handling the horses... Like tips for doing things correctly and efficiently, etc etc.

I know it's a strange thing to ask, but I'm bound to forget something or not know something, and look stupid in front of everyone so I just thought it might help if I have second, third, or maybe fourth opinions

Thanks for your tips

Thank you

 

[xloopylozzax]

Hat, gloves, proper footwear.

Leading the horse properly, telling it to walk on from the shoulder etc. extend this to trotting inhand- so many people cannot do this!!

Not wrapping ropes rounds hands, trailing lead ropes etc
Tying up safely.
How to move the horse back and over.
Picking legs up
Grooming properly, not just tickling with whatever brush is to hand.
Fitting a bridle properly?
How to clean and check tack?

Mucking out/filling haynets and stacking a neat muck heap.
How to soak sugar beet
Identify poisonous plants

Loads of stuff

 

[Toz]

Hat, gloves, proper footwear.

Leading the horse properly, telling it to walk on from the shoulder etc. extend this to trotting inhand- so many people cannot do this!!

Not wrapping ropes rounds hands, trailing lead ropes etc
Tying up safely.
How to move the horse back and over.
Picking legs up
Grooming properly, not just tickling with whatever brush is to hand.
Fitting a bridle properly?
How to clean and check tack?

Mucking out/filling haynets and stacking a neat muck heap.
How to soak sugar beet
Identify poisonous plants

Loads of stuff

Thanks very much

Anyone got anything else to add?

 

[Auslander]

Without wishing to put a dampener on your enthusiasm - are you sure you are the right person to be running something like this, if you aren't 100% confident you will remember the basics of safe, correct handling. It's inevitable that members will look to the organiser for help/advice, and the buck will have to stop somewhere if things go wrong (as they inievitably will where horses are concerned). I think the most important thing in starting up something like this is that the organiser does everything correctly without having to think about it.

 

[Toz]

Without wishing to put a dampener on your enthusiasm - are you sure you are the right person to be running something like this, if you aren't 100% confident you will remember the basics of safe, correct handling. It's inevitable that members will look to the organiser for help/advice, and the buck will have to stop somewhere if things go wrong (as they inievitably will where horses are concerned). I think the most important thing in starting up something like this is that the organiser does everything correctly without having to think about it.

Sorry- just looked back and realised I phrased it very badly: I meant I am going to start going to one, rather than organising it!!!! Sorry!!!

I don't want to look stupid in front of all the other people going there...

Thanks for the concern anyway

 

[Auslander]

Sorry- just looked back and realised I phrased it very badly: I meant I am going to start going to one, rather than organising it!!!! Sorry!!!

I don't want to look stupid in front of all the other people going there...

Thanks for the concern anyway

That makes me feel better! Good for you - hope you enjoy it. The group will have been set up to help people learn, so you should be absolutely fine!