Re: [RC] "Tailgating"/blaming the victim? - SandyDSA
I kind of agree - with one addition - a habitual tailgater perhaps ought to
stay home too. Close quarters is one thing, bashing up into the behind of
another horse quite another. Our well mannered stallion has ALWAYS been polite
on close quarters - but it only took one tailgating, BUTT BITING and BADLY
MANAGED stallion to convince him that he had a right not to be rear-ended.
Shoulda taken the crop to that out of control rider (who later got pulled
for unsportsmanlike conduct). We flag our boy, even though he isn't a kicker and
doesn't kick - but COULD, if some dolt bashed up into his rear end again. I mean
really! Coming in physical contact with another horse just because one cannot or
will not control ones horse, or because they want to go faster than you do.
REALLY! MAybe the riders should stay home too:)!s
