running martingales for safety

[dave & abby bloxsom <cyclone@snet.net>]

> I am also into safety.  But even the best trained horse can spook and bolt*.
> That is where the running martingale can be a life saver in the emergency
> situation 

I'm into safety too.  I'm still not sure how it can be used as a safety
device in the event of spooking.  **I'm not disagreeing, just haven't
been able to imagine a situation where I'd need it on an otherwise well
trained horse.**  Help me out.

-Abby