In North America, dial 911. Other countries have different numbers for emergency services, so be sure to know the correct number for your location. [3] X Research source If you’re traveling abroad, you might pre-program the country’s emergency number into your cell phone.
They may check your pulse. They should make sure your airway is clear. If necessary, they may administer CPR. They may bandage an open wound. If you feel even slight pain, don’t move until help arrives.
Don’t feel that you need to jump right back on your horse. Take care of your injuries before worrying about riding again. More often than not, the horse will return to where you’ve fallen or not run off too far if the horse isn’t too spooked.
If you feel okay but not quite up to retrieving your horse, you could ask a fellow rider to do it.
If you are working with a green or difficult horse, it’s important for them to understand that throwing you will not get them what they want. If you aren’t going to ride any more, spend some time walking with your horse, removing its tack, grooming, and talking to it after the accident.
By learning to relax, you can improve communication with your horse. Progressive relaxation can help reduce anxiety after a fall.
If you know what went wrong but not how to fix it, you should skip visualization. Don’t try to visualize yourself “not” doing whatever went wrong, since it is very hard for your brain to process a negative visualization.
See if your local equestrian center has an upcoming workshop on how to fall off a horse.
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