[RC] eggs, water balloons, etc. Where do you keep them while waiting for the horse to rear - Charles
I thought I was the only one. I was trying to
figure out where to keep the egg (or water balloon).
My vest doesn't have pockets but I could balance it
sort of in front of me, between the vest and my chest. I realized that I
wouldn't be able to reach that area fast enough to be any good. The same
thing goes for saddle bags, packs etc. I'll never get to the egg fast
enough to do any good.
I thought about just holding it in my hands.
I never learned neck reining and I don't know if Jon does it or not, so I need
both hands to direct the horse. I could hold it in my hand while holding
the reign. However, I know that my first reaction if Jon reared would be
to grab the reign and hold on tight. I just know the egg isn't going to
survive my sudden desperate clutch to hold on to the horse.
My pants pockets are out. I would end up with
egg all down my leg and that would just be too embarrassing.
So how do you hold on to the egg till it's needed?
The only way I've figured out is that I attach the egg with Duct tape to
the top of the bridle.
Frankly, I cannot see riding along carrying a
water balloon or egg waiting for the horse to rear. Although I often
ride with one hand on the reins, or no reins...with a horse that might rear, I
definately want both hands on the reins, so that,with leg and weight, I can
bend them if they try....
