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We learned this technique when we worked with Elephant Seals here on the 
coast of CA.  We didn't hold up a jacket, but we raised our arms above our 
heads to make ourselves taller than a seal when it was "rearing", as the 
males do.  I also used this technique when threatened by a cow with a 
newborn calf.  I raised my hands above my head, jumped up and down and 
yelled as loud as possible.  the cow turned her attention again to her calf 
and I got out of there ASAP!

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlene Large" <diablohot2trot@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Sisu West Ranch" <ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <dawnsimas67@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; 
"ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] cougars and protection to carry


> I haven't been reading all of the posts on this topic,
> so this may have already been mentioned-- but a tip
> from my experience when I lived in California and rode
> among the lions is this: The simplest defense you can
> bring with you is your duster, jacket, a blanket or
> even a sheet.
>
> If you come upon one, use this fabric to "increase
> your size" by holding it at either end and raise your
> arms above your head. 



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