Barn Safety

Use the word bank below to fill in the blanks

SPOOKS PASTURE SADDLE TENSE HEELS HARNESS FRIGHTENED OVEREATING
BOOTS RING IMPACT STRETCHING FALL RIDER BITE FIRE
TAIL POLISH FEET NIP STRAP GIRTH KICKS

1. Riding shoes or boots must always have __ __ __ __ __
2. Check for worn stitches on billets or buckles when you tighten the __ __ __ __ __
3. Never use a helmet that doesn't have a safety __ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. Always replace your helmet after any serious knock or __ __ __ __ __ __
5. Your stirrups should always be wider than your __ __ __ __ __
6. Ears back and tail swishing means your horse __ __ __ __ __
7. Hand feeding carrots may teach your horse to __ __ __
8. Ducking underneath your horse can be dangerous if your horse is __ __ __ __ __ __
9. When you ride single file don't crowd another horse's __ __ __ __
10. The greatest hazard to horses at a barn is __ __ __ __
11. Always repair fallen boards or broken fences in the __ __ __ __ __ __ __
12. Just as you warm up your horse, be sure to warm up yourself by __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Now use the letters underline in red to find the secret word below.

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