alimac 882 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I don't have a problem with horses..... R.I.P little one, and so close after Christmas too. neither do i , there is near 20 TBs here ranging from foals to 10 yr olds and im around them everyday but i still wouldnt trust them .. that vid BPR put up nearly happened to me , i was trying to encourage a foal to walk on a lead rope , tell you now i shit myself when i seen hoofs Lucky your not normal height or it would've been square in the puss, instead of a foot over......When I was at the fife, a lad tripped over behind the huntsmans new horse at the meet, throwing a silver tray at its arse, he got double barrelled, in the chest neck face, he didn't get up quite as quick as the lad in the video, can laugh about it now, but at the time I thought we'd be putting a sheet over him..If they were man made they would have been discontinued long ago, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 7,979 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I don't have a problem with horses..... R.I.P little one, and so close after Christmas too. neither do i , there is near 20 TBs here ranging from foals to 10 yr olds and im around them everyday but i still wouldnt trust them .. that vid BPR put up nearly happened to me , i was trying to encourage a foal to walk on a lead rope , tell you now i shit myself when i seen hoofs Lucky your not normal height or it would've been square in the puss, instead of a foot over......When I was at the fife, a lad tripped over behind the huntsmans new horse at the meet, throwing a silver tray at its arse, he got double barrelled, in the chest neck face, he didn't get up quite as quick as the lad in the video, can laugh about it now, but at the time I thought we'd be putting a sheet over him..If they were man made they would have been discontinued long ago, lol My mate jumped a wall once at the Hawick common riding and startled one, it kicked out, luckily it kicked him in the thigh, and he was a bit bevvied so in all he limped about a bit and had a perfect horshoe mark on his leg which we all pressed in the pub, Let's not forget that this horse never kicked out or bit the young lad, there was no malice or attack just simply a tragic accident where it stumbled and fell on the wee boy, RIP to the young lad and condolences to his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,397 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 I don't have a problem with horses..... R.I.P little one, and so close after Christmas too. neither do i , there is near 20 TBs here ranging from foals to 10 yr olds and im around them everyday but i still wouldnt trust them .. that vid BPR put up nearly happened to me , i was trying to encourage a foal to walk on a lead rope , tell you now i shit myself when i seen hoofs Totally agree but after growing up around them I know, I know when to move and be worried Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Horses are amazing animals not to be underestimated. I've worked with them most of my life and you have to admire them. A prey animal that allows a predator on its back. For such a large animal it's reactions, agility and speed are mind blowing. Like a cat they can attack with all 4 err hooves and mouth. They'll use their weight and size as well to their advantage. They are very highly sensitive to the point of mind reading. They not only sense fear but also if you lack confidence around them and even the most docile will rip the pish from an inexperienced handler. They demand respect and I would never have a child of mine round one who doesn't have the sense to keep clear 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,172 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I remember Dick Francis: the racing jockey turned crime writer; once describing them as creatures with tiny brains and overwhelming emotions: about sums it up. Superb animals who put up with humans in the most amazing ways, and capable of forming strong bonds with us too. Just gotta remember that they are big and potentially lethal in the wrong situation, just like anything much larger than us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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