* When people ride horses, it is important to keep their heels down because it helps them keep their balence.

* When people ride horses, it is important to stay relaxed because they are able to tell how you are feeling, if you are scared, they will be too

* When you get off of a horse, take your feet out of the sturrups first, the horse you were riding could take off while you are getting off.

* It is always good to use a mounting block or something to stand on while you are getting on a horse because if you are constantly mounting from the ground it is not good for their back.

* Always wear a helmet because you never know what a horse is going to do.

* When you are riding, it is good to wear long socks or chaps because the sturrups will pinch your legs and it will bruise (it also really hurts)

* reward you horse when it does something good