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I LOVE taking my dog with me on trail rides. First of all, I ride alone
most of the time and she provides me great company. In addition, I
appreciate the extra bit of security having a dog along provides. I am very
fortunate to have a breed of dog that will stick to my side. (and we took
her to obedience school) She follows behind the horse very nicely, at a
safe distance and is constantly aware of where I am. She will not run off
to chase any wild animals, as she knows it is her job to stay with her
'herd'. She is a working dog and this is her 'job'. I have yet to have
one of my horses startled by a dog jumping out of the brush. Are you
kidding, with all of the mountain bikes, motorcycles, rabbits, squirrels,
coyotes, mt. lions, quail, and flocks of birds flying up - they better be
able to handle a dog. ;^)
On the subject of farriers...yes it would be nice if I could take off work
everytime my farrier comes out to do my two horses. However, at $120 a pop
every 5-6 weeks, somebody has to work to pay for it. I feel very fortunate
that: 1) I have a competent farrier that I can trust to do an excellent
job and 2) I have two horses that are very well behaved, even in my
absence. If there is something I need to know, he will call me. Of course
I do like to be there whenever possible, but it sure is nice that I don't
have to be.
Happy Trails,
Karen
in Gardnerville
& Dream Weaver 775 miles...next ride Tevis :)
& Rocky 100 miles
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