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The correct method of Falling Off 👌
Falling off is inevitable when working and riding horses as is getting tackled in a rugby game or getting cornered in netball or hockey. But prevention is always better than cure and because your safety is our priority when riding, learning how to "fall off" *correctly* can prevent serious injuries.
As we go through the video take note of the following:
1. Feet out of the stirrups
2. Pressing on the horse's shoulders or side of saddle to help with dismount ( *NB* swinging leg high over and pushing away from the horse is crucial at this part)
3. When dismounting the rider will face the front and not the horse
4. Landing on feet facing forward and tucking in the arms
5. Going onto your knees, arms tucked
6. Rolling away from the horse.
These steps are there for your safety, as you land away from the horse facing forward you will be able to roll away to prevent the horse from stepping on you, no feet will be caught in the stirrups, arms tucked means no broken wrists/arms. 💪
This method is practiced in the Halt first and once mastered to be done in walk and trot and finally canter. When done correctly you will be able to dismount *safely* whenever you are in a dangerous / unpredictable situation.
Thank you @Claire Heaven for you participation in this exercise!!🤗
