Horse riding: Stupid Question

[WCB]

Many years ago, I had a very calm mare that I loved to ride and was a pleasure to be around. In a hunt along the western mt- Idaho border, I encountered an ugly situation. In a lot of that country it is common for the yellow jackets to build underground nests. It keeps you on your toes early in the season.

I encountered one of the nests on the trail and I swear that mare stood on one leg and swatted at the yellow jacket swarm with the other three and then took off down the trail. Kind of gets your heart pumping.

Hahaha...nothing like a late night, dead quiet, relaxing ride with a sudden panicked 6-10ft straight sideways leap followed by the next mile of the horse constantly trying to look back. Makes for good chuckles

 

[Marble]

Many years ago, I had a very calm mare that I loved to ride and was a pleasure to be around. In a hunt along the western mt- Idaho border, I encountered an ugly situation. In a lot of that country it is common for the yellow jackets to build underground nests. It keeps you on your toes early in the season.

I encountered one of the nests on the trail and I swear that mare stood on one leg and swatted at the yellow jacket swarm with the other three and then took off down the trail. Kind of gets your heart pumping.

Guy I knew was on a mule (lifetime mule owner) and had the same thing happen. But he got bucked off and when he landed a stick impaled him in the neck...

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[Marble]

I think my favorite horse rides have been under moonlight, a clear sky, and snow on the ground. Just an awesome time to be in the woods on a horse.

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[CrazySRanch]

I have rode in my hunting boots but do not put very far into the stirrups. I prefer riding in cowboy boots and putting on hiking boots when I get to a spot where we are going to hunt. But if your on and off probably just keep hining boots on the whole time. The outfitter should be able to answer this for you.

 

[LandSeig]

Your hunting boots should be fine, just keep your feet in just far enough to absorb the bounce and keep your heels down. I adjust my stirrups so I can put a fist between me and the saddle when I stand up. You will be sore no matter what, but it will help your knees and rear. Main thing is to stay alert and to keep the horse between you and the ground!

 

[Mt Al]

Just got back from a very long ride, first time in forever. Hunting boots are totally fine, just send your size so the saddle/stirrups are set up.

I was concerned about not having cowboy boots with smooth bottoms and a heal. Zero issue.

 

[Glendon Mullins]

Thanks for all the responses. Yes, I need to get in a horse, I've been putting it off, but it needs to happen soon...


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I would think if you try to get "in" a horse, it will most likely kick you, be careful, take precautions

Being that i was raised in West Virginia I probably got some cousins down the line I can ask for their tactics on this if you would like

 

[CRJR45]

I would think if you try to get "in" a horse, it will most likely kick you, be careful, take precautions

Being that i was raised in West Virginia I probably got some cousins down the line I can ask for their tactics on this if you would like

Neigh means NO ! LOL

 

[Tobe_B]

Many years ago, I had a very calm mare that I loved to ride and was a pleasure to be around. In a hunt along the western mt- Idaho border, I encountered an ugly situation. In a lot of that country it is common for the yellow jackets to build underground nests. It keeps you on your toes early in the season.

I encountered one of the nests on the trail and I swear that mare stood on one leg and swatted at the yellow jacket swarm with the other three and then took off down the trail. Kind of gets your heart pumping.

We had one of those moments a few seasons ago. Seasoned horses and mules that rarely acted out. We were headed in to pack a group of guys out of one of the farthest camps. On our way in we were pulling up a gradual slope. Drop off on one side and dead and down on the other. Part way up the trailer the string in front of me goes nuts and I can see the hornets boiling up out of the ground. I kicked it up a gear to try and get through it faster, only so much you can do leading a string. She went to bucking down the trail and we collided with the string in front of us about a 1/2 mile later.

Packing those guys out the next day, we made them all get off and walk real wide of the trail. One guy asked what our plan was. I told him it was to get us to the bottom with their stuff still loaded and in one piece, don’t be standing in the trail when we get there. When we hit the bottom all wadded up in one big pile of horses and mules. But we didn’t lose anything.


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