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Re: [RC] attack of the killer horse flies - Barbara McCraryDon't forget July! Here on the central coast of CA, they abound in July. Since many horses passing over or near their in-ground nest really stirs them up, the drag rider on our sister-in-law's NATRC ride (always held in late July) really bears the brunt of the attack. The last time I did drag riding, I listened for the screams of the riders ahead of me, dismounted, waited several minutes for the riders to get out of my range and for the Yellowjackets to quiet down a little, and then I ran (leading my horse) like crazy down the trail. I managed to get through the nest area before the yellowjackets figured it out. Whew!! My brother-in-law destroyed over a dozen nests before the ride, and my little group of riders, doing an introductory 9-mile ride, encountered 5 nests that hadn't been discovered before. I once was thrown over my horse's head, landing on my back, breaking two ribs.....all because my horse took offense at being stung on the underside of his belly. Barbara Yellowjacket wary in CA ----- Original Message ----- From: <rides2far@xxxxxxxx> To: <eekitserika@xxxxxxxx> Cc: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [RC] attack of the killer horse flies few more seasons than some other places. Winter, Mud Season, Spring, Mesquito Season, Summer, Deer Fly Season, Tick Season, FallYou forgot Yellow Jacket season (August/Sept) ============================================================ When you ask a Quarter horse for something he says - Sure - and when you ask an Arab for something he says - Why? - ~ Heidi Smith ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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