Equestrianism is a dangerous sport, causing lots of injuries every year. 

Around 60% of all human injuries around horses happen because of behavioral reasons. By learning more about horse behavior and what might scare the horse, we can reduce these risks. Being clear in your training makes you less confusing for your horse, which makes them calmer. 

The horses’ safety is also really important. First and foremost, we should not use equipment that can cause pain or tissue damage. Horses are very good at hiding their pain. They are prey animals and avoid showing since it would attract predators in the wild.