How to Catch and Turnout a Horse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a head collar that fits the horse and a good lead rope.

   Let yourself into the field, and make sure you fasten the gate behind you.
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   Step 2: Walk up to the horse you want to catch calmly and briskly.

   As you walk, undo the head piece of the head collar in preparation. , Approach its right side. , Pass the headpiece over the horse's head and buckle it up securely. ,,, Stay on the left side of the horse by its neck. , Unfasten the gate and hold it open enough for your horse and you to get through.
   
   You may need to stand on the right side of the horse so you can hold the gate open. , Once the horse is through, ask it to turn to face the gate again.
   
   Close the gate and fasten it securely. ,
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   Step 3: Greet the horse when you reach it by saying its name so the horse is not startled by your presence.

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   Step 4: Smoothly slip the nose band over the horse's muzzle when you are close enough.

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   Step 5: Clip the lead rope to the circular ring under the horse's chin.

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   Step 6: Hold the lead rope with both hands

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   Step 7: left hand closest to the horse's muzzle (about 20 to 30cm of rope between you and the horses chin) and left hand holding the access rope.

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   Step 8: Lead the horse by gently pulling on the lead rope.

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   Step 9: When you reach the gate

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    Step 10: check behind you that none of the horse's paddock mates are following you.

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    Step 11: Ask the horse to walk on and lead him through the gate.

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    Step 12: Lead the horse back to the yard carefully

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    Step 13: and don't let it stop for grass on the way.

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