Re: RC: Re: Fwd: RC: Re: High Standards on the TRAIL

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

By all means put a yellow ribbon in a stallions tail.  Sure can avoid
mishaps...besides, it keeps other riders from "tailgating".  I like the wide
yellow ones that say "Caution" all over them...quite appropriate!!! AND, often
required on east coast rides.... (or at least recommended)

teddy

Maggie Mieske wrote:

> I have heard that some clubs or trail riders use a yellow ribbon on their
> stallion's tail. Have you ever heard of this being done?  Do you think it's
> a good idea?  Just curious what you thought of that.  I agree that touching
> noses is not too smart...even my "sweet" gelding will squeal and strike out
> sometimes and you just can't predict when or what will precipitate it.
> Just common sense!
>
> Maggie Mieske
> Mieske's Silver Lining
> 10601 S. Richards Rd.
> McBain, Michigan 49657
> http://www.netonecom.net/~mmieske
> mmieske@netonecom.net
>
> ----------
> > From: SandyDSA@aol.com
> > To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> > Subject: RC:  Fwd: RC:  Re: High Standards on the TRAIL
> > Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 10:06 AM
> >
> > In a message dated 3/28/00 7:10:05 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> > mmieske@netonecom.net writes:
> >
> > << We insist on even better
> >  behavior from the stallion...he should behave just like any other horse,
> >  only better!  :)  I don't want people to be able to tell that he's a
> >  stallion!  :) >>
> >
> > Indeed - we agree. Unfortunately,a lot of people just don't understand
> that
> > allowing ANY two horses to nose or sniff each other is downright
> dangerous.
> > Horses who are not properly introduced tend to strike, bite or kick,
> > regardless of gender, and should never be allowed to or forced into a
> nose to
> > nose meeting with a stanger. It becomes of particular hazard when one of
> the
> > two is a stalion. So rather than have to TELL someone "this is a
> stallion",
> > we simply tell people to keep their horses' noses to themselves - at
> rides,
> > shows and other public events. It is just simple common sense and
> courtesy.
> > Being a stallion or not has little to do with it.
> > s
> >
>
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