Tie the hay feeder high enough to prevent the horse from getting his feet in it. If the horse is not tied properly, it can step over the halter shank and become tangled in the meshes of the hay feeder. Horses can be permanently injured if circulation is cut off while entangled in hay feeders. On the second day of the ride, feed and water your horse two hours ahead of the time when you will be riding. Clean and saddle the horse and be at the starting point early enough to choose a place to ride in the line.
Some people prefer to ride near the front.
If there are many riders, the riders at the back of the line may have to wait. This may not be a problem for fast-walking horses that do not have to jog or trot to catch up. Trail riding safety Accidents prevent enjoyable trail riding. Be sure the trailer is secured to the hitch before you haul your horse. According to the National Safety Council, three-fourths of accidents with trailers are caused when they come loose from the towing vehicle.