DEFENSIVE HORSEMANSHIP KEEPS OWNERS SAFE WHEN WORKING WITH HORSES

A person who practices defensive horsemanship is less likely to be hurt while handling a horse, Robert M. Miller, DVM, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., said at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting July 31-Aug. 3 in Atlanta, Ga. “(Because they are prey animals) horses are always afraid,” he warned, and said people must act in a reassuring manner to avoid being kicked. Continue reading…