How to Survive Falling off a Horse
Never mount your trusty steed without the right safety gear., Once you realize falling is inevitable, try to look for a soft patch of ground to land on., As you begin to fall, try not to tense up., Kick out of the stirrups., Ideally, you should land...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Never mount your trusty steed without the right safety gear.
A riding helmet could save your life.
Wearing long jeans and a tough, long-sleeved shirt will protect your arms and legs from being scratched by low branches or being grazed if you fall on rough ground. -
Step 2: Once you realize falling is inevitable
It is better to fall off sooner onto sand soil or grass than to fall off later on to gravel or pavement. , Keep your limbs as loose as possible.
Resist the temptation to throw your arms straight out in front of you to break your fall.
The only thing you will break is your bones.
The more relaxed your body is, the fewer injuries you'll sustain. , Don't hang on for dear life.
Let go of the reins to ensure you aren't dragged to your death. , Then, curl up into a ball and slowly roll away.
Protect your vital organs, head, and neck. , Test each body part, especially your neck, for damage.
If all seems OK, then slowly get up. -
Step 3: try to look for a soft patch of ground to land on.
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Step 4: As you begin to fall
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Step 5: try not to tense up.
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Step 6: Kick out of the stirrups.
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Step 7: Ideally
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Step 8: you should land on your feet
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Step 9: bending legs on immediately on contact.
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Step 10: Don't jump up as soon as you're out of the way.
Detailed Guide
A riding helmet could save your life.
Wearing long jeans and a tough, long-sleeved shirt will protect your arms and legs from being scratched by low branches or being grazed if you fall on rough ground.
It is better to fall off sooner onto sand soil or grass than to fall off later on to gravel or pavement. , Keep your limbs as loose as possible.
Resist the temptation to throw your arms straight out in front of you to break your fall.
The only thing you will break is your bones.
The more relaxed your body is, the fewer injuries you'll sustain. , Don't hang on for dear life.
Let go of the reins to ensure you aren't dragged to your death. , Then, curl up into a ball and slowly roll away.
Protect your vital organs, head, and neck. , Test each body part, especially your neck, for damage.
If all seems OK, then slowly get up.
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