On Dec 14, 9:54 am, wrote:
On Dec 13, 11:16 pm, Tim wrote:

On Dec 13, 1:23 pm, "Reginald P. Smithers III"

I have to ask, what is a 1600 lb firecracker? If you mean a horse, I
love horses, but I do approach an unknown horse with caution, just so he
can get used to me.

I never cared for horses, I got thrown a couple times when i was a
kid. Once the horse got stung by a bee.

I'd rather take my chance's with an old Ossa 250 , or Bultaco 360. At
least if you get thrown off of them, it's probably your own fault.

Same here. Me and horses have an understanding. If they won't bite me,
kick me or try to buck me off, I won't ride them!

Hummm, that's the same arrangement I have. I don't ride, don't want
to, looks silly to me bouncing around like that, on purpose But my
family loves riding. I have however discussed basic riding training
from my boss, even if it were just to get up on one and straighten
their ass out. I think I would actually feel more comfortable shanking
some mare with a bit from her back rather than with a halter and a
lead rope. Last week was pretty funny though, mrs JW was leading a new
mare and she took off across the arena. It was just like in the
cartoons, wifee with heels dug in, being dragged about 10-15 feet.
Stayed up and got control after a second or two, adreneline, whooo
aaaaa