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[RC] The Full Chico and my response to it. - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Ray O'Donohue rno2m@virginia or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== We always start with quiet aids.I am so used to the Full Chico these days that I generally do my half of the deal with a minimum of adrenaline on my part.Mind you,while the Full Chico is going on,I am often riding with the left hand only,while reaching into a plastic bucket of live quail,riding through trees and brush,to put out a bird in a good spot for the next brace of dogs.Or looking for a lost dog.The group/herd,of which Chico of course feels he is the rightful leader,is cantering away over the hill.No,he is not in the least frightened of the bird bucket which is hanging from the saddle.What we do not do is go where Chico wants to go,when he wants to go there.Custom made spurs are a big help here.We plant the bird,or scout that dog.Then we catch up,pronto.(don't need spurs for that.)No,catching up slowly won't be any easier,and I need to be up there asap anyway. Years ago in these situations I tried the Full Ray,with a stiff rubber hose plus anger,and wound up on the ground every time.If he feels he is being mistreated and wants the rider off his back,it happens instantaneously. I do love him,which may be pretty foolish.Don't know whether he cares if I live or die.My dogs do! ===========================================================One of the great joys of being a pompous idiot is that you can do and think whatever you want. ~ Homer Safferwiffle ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ===========================================================
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