When you horseback ride, you run the risk of getting injured. Horses have their own minds, and can sometimes get a little crazy. Because of this, I believe that every rider should know how to do an emergency dismount. An emergency dismount is a way to safely get off a horse while in motion. For example, if your pony is crazily galloping around the ring, your chances for not getting hurt are much better if you dismount rather than staying on and hoping that you dont get thrown against a wall. Here are the steps to an emergency dismount:
1. Drop both stirrups and your reins.
2. Lean forward and grab the horses neck in a 'hug'.
3. Slide off the horse to whichever side you're off balance (if you're leaning left, slide left). Use the neck to help you maintain some control as you dismount. As you're sliding off, push away from the horse. You don't want to get knocked over by him as he goes past you. If possible, try to land a little bit away from him.
4. When you hit the ground, if you're standing up, back away a few steps, if you're on the ground and are to sore to get up, roll away from your pony.
I wanted to blog about emergency dismounts today because yesterday I was riding, and my horse got a little spooked. At first I thought that I could stay on, but then I decided to do a dismount. However, as I was dismounting, I didn't push my horse away from me, so I landed on my butt. Then before I could roll away, she accidently stepped on my ankle. I was pretty lucky because it's not broken, but if I had pushed her away from me, it wouldn't be sore at all.
Hope you don't have to use this-just nice to know it , though:)
-HeadOverHeelsForHorses
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