It depends if you are a trained horse rider. If you aren't then I would definitely stay to the side so you don't get kicked
you should stay close to the hindquarters
No. You should never walk close to a horse's hindquarters. Stay at least 5 to 7 feet behind. Even if the horse is not a "kicker" any horse can be frightened and their reflexes are so fast you would not have time to get out of the way.
You should walk about 6 feet away from his/her's hindquarters so you don't spook the horse.
When you walk behind I think you are supposed to be extremmly quiet and and stay about 6 ft away from it's hindquarters.
It is rarely a good idea to lead a horse by walking in front of him (sometimes it is necessary if you are walking through a very narrow passageway). Ideally, you should walk by his left (near side) shoulder. That is a much safer position to be in, and it allows you to communicate better with your horse.
A horse's hindquarters are located towards the back of its body, behind the ribcage and front legs. This area includes the hind legs, rump, tail, and pelvic region. The hindquarters are important for propulsion and power when the horse moves.
A horse' butt is known as its hindquarters.
When walking behind a horse, you should remain a safe distance away from their hindquarters, as they have blind spots where they can't see you. Always approach a horse from the side where they can see you, and speak to them gently to let them know you are there. Avoid making sudden movements or loud noises that could startle them.
With a familiar and calm horse, it is OK to calmly (but not timidly) go behind while staying close and keeping a hand on top of his hindquarters. With an unfamiliar horse, it is a good idea to stay out of the "kicking radius", about 6 feet away.
You shouldn't stand directly in front of a horse while walking him because this is the blind spot of the horse where they can't see you. It's safer to walk beside the horse or slightly behind to maintain better control and avoid getting accidentally kicked.
To teach a horse to pivot, start by teaching them to yield their hindquarters from pressure. Once they can move their hindquarters independently, ask for a step forward while pivoting on the hindquarters. Use clear cues and reward small efforts towards the desired pivot.
Talk softly to the horse so it knows where you are, and stand 6 feet behind them. Its never good to be quiet and "sneak" around your horse. that's predatory behavior and will scare your horse. You can also cross behind a horse right behind it with a hand on its hindquarters. For the howrse riding level 2 quiz, the answer is: Stand at least 6 feet behind the horse Talk softly to the horse so it knows where you are