Horse droppings

knowing what most pampered domestic neddies are like I would say that the first one probably came over and nudged you for a tip-bit (which you mistook for attacking you) and the others followed suit and then they had a bit of a pecking order tussle and you got caught in the middle of it which can be intimidating if your not used to horses.

But I doubt they were attacking you as horses are not agressive creatures by nature (some are - but not very often, oh and stallions can be) - most horses are often just curious.

Probably best not to risk walking there unless you can ask the owner if they are agressive or not just in case. I would say dont run or wave your arms as they would often be spooked and run with you and get sometimes get agressive in self defence! But it would be sensible to move quitely and calmly away as you dont want to get caught in the middle of anything whether it be agression or just high jinks.

Cows - I wouldnt have a clue about sorry

Dealt with a few cows in my time. Unfortunately nothing I could share would assist in this thread! :P

Originally Posted by mumstoy

Cows - I wouldnt have a clue about sorry

Avoid the cows with horns, and cows with sacks (cause they aint cows). Some are friendly and may also be curious - others you can wave your arms about and shout. If they turn and drop their head - you turn and run. Avoid red and pink clothing.

Originally Posted by Gmonsta

You can train a horse to wear a saddle, bridle, shoes and human - a nappy should be easy. It could be introduced over a period of time like anything else?

All that you have mentioned are either close fitting items that are not loose and flap about - or in the case of the rider, are a 'control device'.

The loosest part of a bridle - the reins - can still startle a horse if suddenly shaken wide or flapped about.

So, for it to have any likelyhood of being worn a 'nappy' would have to be close fitting. But then it wouldn't be ableto fit any poo in it so would be useless and there would be no point in it.

Yes you can train a horse to pull a cart or trap - but many horses simply do not make safe drivers - just like some people cannot (or should not) pass their test and safely be behind the wheel of a car.

Even more extreme - have you any idea how much training and reinforcement goes into the teaching of a completely bombproof animal like a police horse?

In simple, practical terms, the far easiest and safest solution, for biker and horserider, is for one to make the best of efforts to crap as far towards the gutter as is possible, and for the other to take the responsibility of observation & avoidance. Same as they do with any other unexpected hazard like manhole covers and roadkill.

Haven't managed to read all through this, so sorry if it's already been said. But I use Horse Poo on the road as an indicator that there could be a horse around the corner.

Much better to have the poo than the horse

Therefore, for me, keep pooing on the roads

If those pesky horsie people let their horses poo all over the roads, next time you see said same horsie person on culprit horse, just twist that throttle a little more and beep the horn as you pass. Won't achieve anything but it may make you feel better m8

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Originally Posted by JUICY LUCY

just twist that throttle a little more and beep the horn as you pass. Won't achieve anything but it may make you feel better m8

You may achieve something - probably a horrific accident I would advise you DO NOT do that at all

sorry to sound a bit stern Juicy but it is important that people dont do that even if, as Im sure you were, joking

Originally Posted by Lou M

Haven't managed to read all through this, so sorry if it's already been said. But I use Horse Poo on the road as an indicator that there could be a horse around the corner.

Much better to have the poo than the horse

Therefore, for me, keep pooing on the roads

Sensible perspective Lou

Originally Posted by mumstoy

You may achieve something - probably a horrific accident I would advise you DO NOT do that at all

sorry to sound a bit stern Juicy but it is important that people dont do that even if, as Im sure you were, joking

Agreed. The full weight of a horse dropping on someone can seriously injure or kill, as can a stray hoof. That action's no more sensible than a car driver trying to run a biker off the road 'just to scare them'.