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Being around horses is a risk. You can have an accident just as easy riding
in your own yard, as you can on a 100 mile ride. Crap happens. Never forget
that these 1000 pound animals have a brain of their own, and may decide to
use it to think in a way you are not prepared for. Know you and your horses
limitations on what you try to do. But again, all the prevention in the
world can not stop some of the freak accidents that happen. If you really
want to prevent ANY kind of accident, then don't ride. You can have even the
safest looking trail have a hazard in it you or your horse does not see, you
can have a bee sting your horse and send it bucking. A deer or other form of
wildlife can suddenly spook even the most calm horse.  There are just some
things you can NOT prevent. Even riding in arenas can be a risk. I have hear
of horses tripping and falling on riders in a groomed arena. Just took a bad
step. It is up to each individual as to the risk level they decide to take
with their animals.
Jonni


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Common sense should also be a part of the decision making process. If you
see someone who doesn't have any, hand them your tool box.
~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm

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