Releasing a horse to pasture requires practicing a few safety precautions, which include turning the horse back toward the gate before releasing it, never turning your back on the horse and keeping other horses away from the gate. Bring a horse from the stall to the pasture safely with important information from a farm manager in this free video on caring for horses.
When you're taking a horse out to pasture from the stall, we put the halter on first that we ensure it's secure, we lead them one by one into the pasture, you need to be very cautious at the gate to be sure it's free of the other horses and you have the gate open and clear enough that the horse has room to pass. Once you get your horse into the pasture, turn its face back towards the gate so that you and your body you're by the gate. Release your horse. Never turn your back on your horse because it may turn and run and kick. So, once you release your horse be sure you take a minute to watch and it's the safest to step outside of it. Other horses crowd in the gate can generally cause a problem with any time you're changing horses in and out of the pasture so it's very important to clear your space. You may need another person to help you keep the other horses away. The most important thing to do when getting horses in and out of the gate is to ensure that the other horses aren't crowding out and that you have a clear and open entry for the horse. It may take two people, one to clear the horses out and one to lead the horse you're trying to get in the pasture, sometimes if the horses are aggressive and ready to come in.
Specialty: Horse Health
