Re: RC: Horses at the fire

[jlong@mti.net (Joe Long)]

On Sat, 8 Jan 2000 22:47:07 -0700, "Dot Wiggins"
<dotwgns@ruralnetwork.net> wrote:

...
>People who bring horses too close to any of these activities are both very
>rude and inconsiderate, but it also can be dangerous.  I don't care how nice
>your horse is,  the potential is there for a spook or even just a careless
>move by horse or person.   Seen too many wrecks over the years,   from just
>simple things that wouldn't have happened had a tiny bit of courtesy  been
>used.  None of us mind a bit of horse poop either, but not in the dining
>area please.

I agree 100%.  At a ride in Alabama a number of years ago, there were
severe thunderstorms before the start.  There was a barn where tables
with food had been set up.  Quite a few people took refuge from the
storm there.  Then, two people brought their horses into that area
with them!  It created a dangerous situation.  The ride manager
ordered them out, and when they were reluctant to leave the RM took
one of the horses by the halter and led it back outside himself.  The
other rider was wrapping her horse's legs and wouldn't take her horse
out until she finished wrapping!

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Joe Long
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