ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Night Riding

Re: Night Riding

Frank W. Vans Evers (vans@cyberspy.com)
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 20:18:32 -0400

I can tell you from experience that some horses will react violently to
a sudden light appearing infront of them. I was on the way in from the
pasture one night when I suddenly shined a flash light in front of my
horse. Next thing I was on the ground and she was standing about four
feet to the left. After that I showed her the light before putting
toward the ground and she did not mind at all.

You might try one of those reduced light filters to reduce the volume of
light..

Good luck

/s/ Frank

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Joyce Kellenberger wrote:
>
> Just starting doing some night riding in preparation for 100's in the future.
> I am amazed by the sureness with which my mare travels in the pitch dark.
> Occasionally I will turn on a flashlight for my own visibility and then
> shut it off once assured. Can anyone tell me how this affects the horse's
> vision? I don't notice a significant difference in her when I turn the
> light off. When I turn it on, her head usually jumps up a little as
> from being startled, but it doesn't seem to bother her.
>
> Is there a veterinary-type person who can tell me what happens to the
> horse's eyes when light is introduced in this environment? Also, any
> shared night experiences would be welcomed.
>
> Thanks, Joyce

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Frank W. Vans Evers
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