I
usually like to ride second. That way, the front rider gets hit and
removes the web leaving me to go through without a problem.
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Come ride in FL in Aug. We have these things called
banana spiders - because that's about how big they are. The build their webs
about head hight to a rider on a horse and there is one about every 100 feet.
The good news is they are pretty harmless, I've had them dangling off my
helmet in my face, on my back on my shoulder, on my horse and none the worst
for the wear. You got through on Tuesday and take them out and by the time you
go back on on Wednesday they are up again.
Most spiders aren't a big
deal. My favorite trick is when I am riding with someone is to be quiet and
duck at the last minute so the person behind has no time to react. I hear they
taste pretty good ;-).
Ewwww...in South Texas we have these brown striped humongo spiders
Just a bit of advice...spider season is *not* a good time to ride a horse
that requires 2 hands to control, and attempt to pony another, at speed,
down spider infested trails. Just a little thing I learned last year in
one of my "Duh" moments. I counted 42 webs that plastered over my face in
2 hours. >yuk!<
Angie
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