I was just wondering what you'd have to do to stop such a horse. I saw one recently and the rider was screaming and shouting for help and the horse was just bolting towards on-coming traffic as fast as it could and I've no idea what happened because horse and rider were out of sight in no time at all. So, how would a runaway horse be stopped?

To stop a runaway horse you sit back in the saddle and turn the horse sharply to one side. Hold the rein of choice short and hang on. By shortening the rein on one side you are very effectively making the horse turn in a tight circle. They HAVE to slow down. If you can't get them slowed that way you had better know how to make an emergency dismount. Also, if you are on the ground and a runaway is fast approaching , wave your arms vigorously. This will turn the horse away from you and hopefully keep you from being run over. Horses cannot see directly in front of or behind them.

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