Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get a measuring implement before positioning your horse. Put the horse on a firm and level area of ground. Move the horse's feet if they are not positioned squarely.

Answer: Horses can be measured with a measuring stick or measuring tape. There are specific measuring sticks that measure in a unit called "hands" but you can also use a standard measuring tape. However, a horse measuring stick is the easiest way to measure a horse quickly and accurately. Horse measuring sticks can be found at equestrian supply stores (tack shops), farm supply, and from various online retailers. Since horse heights are typically talked about in terms of hand units, if you use a standard tape measure, you will need to convert your measurement into hands. The hand is the most common form of horse measurement in the United States, Canada, and England. However, throughout other locations around the world, the metric system is used to record the horse's height. Make sure that the horse's hooves are all on equal footing and its body looks tall and well-balanced. It is particularly important to keep the horse's body level, as uneven ground can impact your measurements. For example, you might position the horse near a wash rack with ties, if you have one in your barn. As another option, the flat, concrete area you typically use to groom or tack your horse will also work great. You want the hooves to be right next to each other, hips width apart. Having one of the feet in front of the other can throw off your measurement. Having the feet next to each other lines up both legs all the way up to the top of the horse's body. This line is where you will measure your horse.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create an eerie effect through lighting. Use special effects like strobe lights and a fog machine. Create spooky noises. Create a maze for your guests. Decorate based on your chosen tone and theme.

Answer: Do not put a lot of lights in your haunted house, or people will be too relaxed. They will also be able to tell where your spooky friends are hiding. If it's dark, they will be tense and have a better time. Just make sure your guests have enough light to get through the house safely. Here are some ways to use the lighting to create a haunted effect: Consider putting your guests in a very dark room and giving them flashlights to try to find the way out. Replace your lamps with dim, green bulbs around the house. Drape traditional lamps with cobwebs and tape rubber bats to the insides. Light a spotlight under a spider web or fake creepy insect to create a spooky shadow. Try mirrors, black lights, and smoke to confuse the visitors. The special effects will make your visitors feel more shocked and spooked at every turn. Fog machines and strobe lights are also classics when it comes to haunted house special effects. You can find fog machines for around $30 at a party or Halloween store. Put strobe lights in a room to create a dramatic effect. The sounds in the haunted house will scare your visitors and keep them on their toes. The trick to having spooky noises is to time them perfectly and not use them too often, or your guests won't be surprised. Here are some tricks to creating some scary sounds: Have a recording of a different spooky sound in every room. One room can have the sound of a chainsaw, while another can have the sound of a woman screaming. Your volunteers can scamper from one side of an empty room to another to create a scary sound. Put on a soundtrack made up of soft, creepy music. Use silence to your advantage. Pick some key moments to keep the house silent so your guests will be even more startled by the next sound. A maze is a great way to guide your guests through your haunted house, whether it is located in a house, apartment, or even a garage. You could stack boxes and cover them with a black cloth so they look like walls. Plan your maze out with a sketch first and then start building it at least a week before the haunted house. Decorate your maze with scary props, lights, and characters. Make sure the way out of the maze is clear to guests. If you are going for a fun, child-friendly theme, avoid gore and try to keep the decorations fun or only mildly scary. For example, use bats, friendly looking ghosts, or cartoonish looking monsters. Use decorations such as fake blood, skulls, hazmat suits, heads in a jar, or gory "bodies" if you want a more adult, scary theme.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose a knit beret for a comfortable, casual look. Use a leather beret for a modern twist. Select a cotton beret for everyday wear. Pick a lined beret to wear in cold weather. Choose an unlined beret to wear in warm weather.

Answer: Knit berets whether made from wool or cotton are super comfy. Because they also look very casual, you can pair 1 with your most casual looks. Choose a knit beret and style it your favorite way. A leather as opposed to knit beret will make this classic style look more modern. Simply choose a leather (or faux leather) beret and style it the same way. If you want to incorporate a beret into your everyday outfit, pick one made from cotton. It will be casual enough for everyday wear, but not so casual that it clashes with whatever you're wearing. Lined berets will have a thin layer of material inside of the hat. They'll keep your head warmer than an unlined beret, which makes them a perfect choice for cold weather. As the weather gets warmer, you can swap out your lined beret for one without lining. You'll be able to maintain your look without your head getting sweaty in the heat!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Pinch the yarn and straighten the needle.

Answer:
With the index finger and thumb of your non-dominant hand, pinch the yarn 3 or 4 inches (7.6 or 10 cm) above the surface of the material. Lay the side of the needle against the yarn, positioning it in between your pinched fingers and the surface of the material.