RE: [RC] how do you teach horse to defend itself against dogs? - Tracey Lomax
Ed
wrote:
ok,
i understand what ya'll are saying about teaching your horse to move forward
and run over whatever is in the way, dogs included. i will say it
again though, IF the dog that comes after you and your horse is a PIT
BULL that has been trained to fight and attack, all bets are
off. get the ELL out of there, ASAP, or you will have a fight on
your hands. cowboy ed
Um ….. how
do you know if it’s a pit bull that’s been trained to fight and
attack?Or any
dog that’s been trained to fight and attack??
I think running is possibly more dangerous
in this situation, as if the dog gets on your heels, your horse could wind up
running in a panic and you risk a fall.
JMO….doubt there’s any “this
is the only safe way”, each has its risks and its advantages depending on
the dog in question (and the horse in question and, probably, the rider in
question).
On a lighter note, anyone wanna hear about my encounter with the “killer chihuauha” (yes, Dr Q, a REAL one!!!!)
