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Re: [RC] Gator - Truman PrevattI've seen a 14 footer, his mid section was as large as the trunk of an oak tree. During the day I've never worried about gators. They are nocturnal. I sure would not go into the water at night. I have done plenty of rides in FL where if you didn't ride through standing water in the swamp - you packed your bags and went home. I've never heard of a gator bothering anyone at a ride. They don't like you around any more than you like them around.Truman Barnsourfarm@xxxxxxx wrote: Your right, gators aren't quite that size in FL, however, there is a real danger in drinking in FL water holes. Even if the gator is only 6 ft, it can sneak up and lacerate your horse's tendons. I've ridden around gator infested waters in St. Marks, FL where the alligators jump into the water off the banks right in front of the horses. I thought it was no neat, I had my picture made in front of one while sitting on my horse. Looking back now, not a good idea. We want water troughs on the trail! Carla -- “Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us?” Justice William O. Douglas =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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