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Hi Guys,

I was doing yardwork all day yesterday, so I've been sitting here 
reading ridecamp, and drinking coffee.  I think I spewed 4 times!

Boulders/Burros.... Jeez! That's hysterical!  And only serves to 
confirm my theory about horses spooking at boulders.  And this is 
pretty obvious, if you think about it:

Horses spook at boulders on their RIDERS behalf.  They instinctively 
know that boulders can levitate, and could suddenly fall on their 
helpless smaller rider.  *grin*

I've learned alot about crewing..... I've only crewed once, for my 
husband, and he'd never had a crew before.  He was astounded at how 
much easier it made the ride.  All I did was what I normally do for 
myself at a ride.  I think being a crew after 4+ years of Endurance is 
a pretty good pre-req for crewing!

I've learned more about wolves: I've always been very interested in all 
the wildlife I may encounter, espeacially since I've mostly ridden 
alone.  But, I'm curious.... Have any of you actually run into a wolf 
on the trail?  Do horses freak out over them, or do they act like it's 
no big deal, like with coyotes?  I ran into a hybrid wolf gone wild 
several times a few years ago, and my horse didn't bat an eye.

This same horse couldn't have cared less about bears either..... but 
was very nervous at cat sign.  On the other hand, my pony doesn't care 
about cats, and is terrified of bears!  Pretty amazing to have a 12 
hand tall very elderly pony doing 360's and rearing! *grin*

I have written to animal "experts" a few times over the years to get 
info about whatever critter I've run into.  And for the most part, 
regardless of what it is, if you leave them alone, they'll leave you 
alone.  Of course, there are always exceptions, and you must take into 
account that your "expert" doesn't know everything.  It's another case 
of "many variables"  and a part of life I cherish.

Julie

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