Re: [RC] need advice about spooking/bolting - Elizabeth Walker
I can't speak to dirt bikes, but my old fellow got desensitized without my actually realizing it ... my ex-hubby would take his dirt bike, and I would take the horse, and off we would go down the trails, with my ex leading the way. The result was a horse that would do his best to follow *any* bike we came upon. :) Now - that said, he would still spook if one surprised him, but I never had any problems with him being frightened.
I'd like advice from people who have experience with horses who spook and bolt. I had a near-death experience last week when Samurai spooked at some cyclists as we were trying to cross a road. He ended up veering into traffic and nearly colliding with an SUV. However, if I hadn't asked him to cross a busy road w/ approaching bikes, this never would have happened... Definitely operator error.
