How to Act in a Stable

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Never run in the yard.

   Running can scare the horses, and is dangerous for you too a you can easily slip.
   
   Walk, or power walk if the horses are calm.
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   Step 2: Never yell or shout.

   Yelling/shouting can scare the horses.
   
   Use a calm quiet voice at all times. , This is thought of as threatening.
   
   Look just below or around the shoulder. , Go calmly towards their shoulder. , Spooked horse's can often panic and hurt themselves. , These can spook even the most quiet of horse's. , No splashing water at your friends or "galloping" around the yard.
   
   Save this for the park. , If they are tied up, tacked up, etc. this can be quite dangerous. , This cause's them to drop.
   
   Open them them like everyone else. , Smoking is prohibited in all yards for obvious reasons.
   
   One cigarette in the straw and you have a barn fire on your hands. ,, They may be trying something difficult, and not only may you throw their concentration, you could also spook their horse. ,
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   Step 3: Never look a horse in the eye.

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   Step 4: Never approach a horse from behind.

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   Step 5: Never make loud noises as you may spook the horse.

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   Step 6: Even if it is raining

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   Step 7: don't use an umbrella or were flapping waterproofs.

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   Step 8: Don't be silly.

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   Step 9: Never leave a horse unattended.

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    Step 10: Don't climb over gates.

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    Step 11: No smoking.

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    Step 12: Be kind and polite

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    Step 13: especially to the yard owners.

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    Step 14: Don't distract people who are riding.

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    Step 15: Obey any and all rules that the yard may have in place.

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