Beginning with an explanation of horses’ natural behavioural characteristics, such as herd behaviour, intelligence and body language the book then goes on to explain:

 

• Human physical requirements for riding and handling
• Clothing and equipment
• Facilities and environment
• Safe horse handling
• Safe gear and tacking up
• Training for safe horses
• Safe riding
• Transport
• Selecting horses
• Safe instructing

 

 

Horse Safe

 

The Complete Guide to Equine Safety

 

(1st ed)

 

Publisher CSIRO