Why We Don't Let Horses Use Humans as Scratching Posts (And What to Do Instead)

When a lesson horse rubs and scratches its head on you or your students, it looks cute... but it's a safety and ground manners problem. Here's why we don't allow it in our adaptive/therapeutic riding program, and the safer alternative we teach instead.🎁 Grab your FREE Instructor resources: https://link.hooffallsandfootfalls.com/widget/form/cY60dYKp74ePQUm02vdT📧 Join our FREE newsletter: https://link.hooffallsandfootfalls.com/widget/form/sp6UyHyxBoJf5CsN93Ve👉 If these tips helped you, please like, subscribe, and share your experience in the comments!Hoof Falls & Footfalls has MORE resources for adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors:📌 Intuitive Instructor Club - Hoof Falls & Footfalls: https://hooffallsandfootfalls.com/coaching-2/📌 Hoof Falls & Footfalls Website: hooffallsandfootfalls.com/📌 Follow HF&F on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hooffallsandfootfalls📌 AR/TR Instructor Blog: learn.hooffallsandfootfalls.com/blog/📌 HF&F Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KbyFFTX5PtedHiRCRo4An?si=83743e13a65a496600:00 Why Horses Shouldn't Use Humans as Scratching Posts02:20 How Scratching Can Become Dangerous04:56 A Safer Alternative: Controlled Face Rubbing06:48 Training Volunteers & Students to Handle the Behavior08:06 Creating Safe Ground Manners in Lesson ProgramsDisclaimer: The information provided by Hoof Falls & Footfalls is for educational purposes only and is intended to support instructors in expanding their knowledge and skills. It is not a substitute for professional training, certification, or individual judgment. By choosing to implement any of the ideas, techniques, or practices shared here, you do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for the outcomes. Hoof Falls & Footfalls and its creator, Saebra, assume no liability for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use of the information provided. Always ensure the safety and well-being of your students, horses, and yourself by following appropriate safety guidelines and industry best practices.