Saddle Up Safely Riding Demo/Safety Tips

Watch this demonstration with safety tips for mounting, dismounting, leading, and riding safely, provided by the Saddle Up SAFELY program.

Saddle up SAFELY is a new rider safety awareness program sponsored by UK HealthCare, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture and many community organizations. Every year, millions of Americans participate in horseback riding activities.

Horseback riding is popular for people of all ages but it has a high risk of injury. A current study shows that half of equine-related injury patients believe their injuries were preventable and due to rider error. Through Saddle Up SAFELY, UK HealthCare seeks to educate current and future riders about the hazards of riding and simple steps that can be taken to prevent accidents.

See more at http://www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/saddleup/index.asp

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Howto & Style

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• University of Kentucky
• UK HealthCare
• Saddle Up Safely
• Horseback riding
• Riding safety
• Mounting
• Dismounting
• Leading
• Riding