Safely Catching a Horse
Groundwork
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2m 26s
Sloane Coles demonstrates proper ways of catching a horse. Basic care is important to Sloane, and safety is paramount. You should be aware of where you are and where the horse is so that you are in a safe place. It is also important to always close the gate behind you, even if there isn’t a horse in the field.
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