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That is generally for correcting dog behaviour though not horses and cattle
All I will say is that if you're going to use something that can potentially startle horses, especially if they're going faster than a walk, then be aware of the response it's likely to provoke. Horses won't just stop and back off like cows, they're spin round and buck, lashing out with their hind legs. Land one of those to your head and it will likely kill you.
If they're in a field with a public footpath, then speak to the owners (they're probably unaware what the horses are doing) or report it to whoever is responsible for your paths and rights of ways and bridleways.
All I will say is that if you're going to use something that can potentially startle horses, especially if they're going faster than a walk, then be aware of the response it's likely to provoke. Horses won't just stop and back off like cows, they're spin round and buck, lashing out with their hind legs. Land one of those to your head and it will likely kill you.
If they're in a field with a public footpath, then speak to the owners (they're probably unaware what the horses are doing) or report it to whoever is responsible for your paths and rights of ways and bridleways.
Granville said:
That is generally for correcting dog behaviour though not horses and cattle
All I will say is that if you're going to use something that can potentially startle horses, especially if they're going faster than a walk, then be aware of the response it's likely to provoke. Horses won't just stop and back off like cows, they're spin round and buck, lashing out with their hind legs. Land one of those to your head and it will likely kill you.
If they're in a field with a public footpath, then speak to the owners (they're probably unaware what the horses are doing) or report it to whoever is responsible for your paths and rights of ways and bridleways.
Exactly!All I will say is that if you're going to use something that can potentially startle horses, especially if they're going faster than a walk, then be aware of the response it's likely to provoke. Horses won't just stop and back off like cows, they're spin round and buck, lashing out with their hind legs. Land one of those to your head and it will likely kill you.
If they're in a field with a public footpath, then speak to the owners (they're probably unaware what the horses are doing) or report it to whoever is responsible for your paths and rights of ways and bridleways.
OP;
My daughter rides and I used to ride on horses. They don´t back off and run away as written above.
Also horses don´t like to have nervous people around, which I believe you are. They WILL win any battle with a human if they put their mind to it - eventually even kill. Even a really small pony like a Shetlander can kill you with a kick to your stomach. That´s all it takes.
SO, in plain English. I would discuss the matter with those responsable for those horses and hopefully they´ll do something about it like putting up a fence to prevent the horses from entering the path. In the meantime, I would just walk another route with the dog if I were you.
Granville said:
That is generally for correcting dog behaviour though not horses and cattle
All I will say is that if you're going to use something that can potentially startle horses, especially if they're going faster than a walk, then be aware of the response it's likely to provoke. Horses won't just stop and back off like cows, they're spin round and buck, lashing out with their hind legs. Land one of those to your head and it will likely kill you.
As said a noise will startle, and a hoof to the stomach, back or head will likely kill you. one to the arm can both break it and dislocate your shoulder...All I will say is that if you're going to use something that can potentially startle horses, especially if they're going faster than a walk, then be aware of the response it's likely to provoke. Horses won't just stop and back off like cows, they're spin round and buck, lashing out with their hind legs. Land one of those to your head and it will likely kill you.
Another problem with that method is that horses can't stop instantly, especially on slightly slippy ground, they will skid and then flatten you. I've had it done by cattle and it really, really hurts!
I don't mind any farm animals (lucky, given the profession) except for being annoyed by sheep and their suicidal tendencies
- but I really really do not like horses. Flighty unpredictable 'orrible things.As said they don't like nervous or exited gestures - the trick is not to look directly at them, don't flap your arms or be excited and don't show the fact you are birthing a brick...
cheers for your responses.
Unfortunately I have told the local council a few times, however we do have pretty much the worst council in the country. Their response was: "we have a waiting list for these queries, it will likely be in around 6 months we can deal with it."
Having trouble tracking down the owners, I think the horses are in a rented field, which doesn't seem linked to any of the nearby farms.
btw I am very used to working with farm animals, sheep, cows, pigs, goats from when I was younger, but as Agrispeed says, horses are bloody unpredictable. Have never liked them.
Spoke to the owners of a nearby farm and they have had the same problem with these horses, so it's not just me either.
Unfortunately I have told the local council a few times, however we do have pretty much the worst council in the country. Their response was: "we have a waiting list for these queries, it will likely be in around 6 months we can deal with it."
Having trouble tracking down the owners, I think the horses are in a rented field, which doesn't seem linked to any of the nearby farms.
btw I am very used to working with farm animals, sheep, cows, pigs, goats from when I was younger, but as Agrispeed says, horses are bloody unpredictable. Have never liked them.
Agrispeed said:
I don't mind any farm animals (lucky, given the profession) except for being annoyed by sheep and their suicidal tendencies - but I really really do not like horses. Flighty unpredictable 'orrible things.
Tried walking towards them shouting a bit and raising my arms last night. didn't work. shire horses just kept charging towards the gate I headed back to. This time I had left the dog in the last field, so the horses didn't see her. It appears that it's not the dog spooking them, but people! - but I really really do not like horses. Flighty unpredictable 'orrible things.Spoke to the owners of a nearby farm and they have had the same problem with these horses, so it's not just me either.
Could you try leaving a note on the gate for the owners perhaps.
I'm surprised that no one appears to know who owns the field though if there is a local farm nearby. Check out the land register with your council (think you can find out on line without going through the council) and find who owns the field.
It may be that as they are heading for the gate they may associate it with being fed if that's where they are receiving a hard feed and getting excited at the prospect of someone feeding them
I'm surprised that no one appears to know who owns the field though if there is a local farm nearby. Check out the land register with your council (think you can find out on line without going through the council) and find who owns the field.
It may be that as they are heading for the gate they may associate it with being fed if that's where they are receiving a hard feed and getting excited at the prospect of someone feeding them
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