Horses

Originally Posted by SVeeedy Gonzales

I'll have to mention that to a guy I work with - his dog regularly attacks other peoples dogs, deer, anything that's dumb enough to be spotted and try and make a run for it (it's some wolf/husky/german shepherd cross). It's costing him a fortune every time it maims one of his friends/neighbours dogs.

My dog Terry does terrible things. He attacks other dogs, ponies,
horses (with or without riders), postmen, cyclists. He also kills
cats, hedgehogs, fish, low flying pigeons etc, etc. We haven't let
him of the leash since he was 1 year old but he still manages to get
us in trouble. Thankfully, we have been spared court appearances but
had to pay medical costs for other dogs. My wife has been suggesting
for many years that we should insure him in case we face a really
big claim (say, if he causes a terrible traffic accident with
multiple fatalities). But I am just too lazy to do this.

However, the encouraging thing is that Terry is not the only monster
in our area. I have been told that I might have to appear in court
as a character witness for our neighbourhood bitch, a Staffordshire
Terrier whom I can't name for legal reasons. The owners of another
dog that she injured are trying to have her put down and I might
have to be called to testify that she is really sweet with me and
with Terry (which is 100% true).

Out for a ride on Sunday, same stretch of road as last time, aside from 2 horses causing havoc on a roundabout as usual, I saw a real idiot riding. Bloke on a horse, horse a fair way out from the side, basically in the middle of the lane, he was looking sidewards admiring the view - for a good 3 seconds; not just a glance, no hands on the reigns, one hand hanging relaxed by his side, the other HOLDING A BLOODY MOBILE PHONE TO HIS EAR.

On a more positive note, I saw 2 people on horses wearing fluro jackets on horses as it started to get dark. Never seen that before, I have to admit I'm impressed.

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

On a more positive note, I saw 2 people on horses wearing fluro jackets on horses as it started to get dark. Never seen that before, I have to admit I'm impressed.

At my local riding stables, this is pretty much standard. People who don't where high vis stuff on horseback are pretty silly imho.

Here's another nice one for you................


..............three "Woahh for horses!" brigade with high vis jackets spotted by myself and Quedos yesterday - luckily mostly in the rear view. They come plodding up a main road (on the edge of an industrial estate - kinda semi-rural) and signal right - tenths of a second before just pulling straight across the road in the path of oncoming traffic causing it to brake heavily . Champion. Poor bloody animals must have been sh**less!

Turns out to be true of course, since after making our turn onto another busy road (which leads to a Loch (Lake!) with footpaths- NOT bridleways!), there stands a triumphant tower of brown in the roadway just before a junction. Thanks girls!

Garry

live and let live. most hores riders are fully insured for road use and medical insurance. the road tax is a complete red herring for horses and cyclists. your road tax only goes towards main trunk roads and motorways which neither use. local roads are paid for by council tax which we all pay. also what about pedestrians paying road tax cos they cross the road ( to get to the other side), they walk down country lanes etc. ridiculous. yes. our enemy lies elsewhere and doesn,t have four legs or two wheels

Just having read Kates accident update, here's an idea................

.........bill the riding schools for road sweepers after their little "accidents". Dog owners are expected to "scoop the poop" so why not others?

Garry

Originally Posted by Kate

At my local riding stables, this is pretty much standard. People who don't where high vis stuff on horseback are pretty silly imho.

He he, I read your reply without checking which bit you were quoting . It was only when I read the second sentence that I realised it wasn't common practice for the people at your stable to ride while on the phone.

sorry guys, ive not read this entire discussion, but i feel like i must agree with Clarkson on this matter:

misquote

if youre garden isnt big enough to exercise a horse in, you probably shouldn't own one!

RoB

Originally Posted by independentphoto

Just having read Kates accident update, here's an idea................

.........bill the riding schools for road sweepers after their little "accidents". Dog owners are expected to "scoop the poop" so why not others?

Garry

Horses (well the riders) are expect to clean up there dropping, it just that no one does. Thats why most cart owners have a bucket and spade on the back. Its a old law... Like the one where you should carry a bail of hay in your boot or something.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by independentphoto

Just having read Kates accident update, here's an idea................

.........bill the riding schools for road sweepers after their little "accidents". Dog owners are expected to "scoop the poop" so why not others?

Garry

I was thinking that the other day, as i was looking at a pile of horse sh*t outside where i work. I wouldnt mind, it was created by a police horse as well.