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[RC] Horse ID / Great idea - Peter DeMott (937) 478-6222I saw something at an Endurance ride recently that was an excellent idea. The rider had those little "doggie" identification tags attached her horse's bridle and saddle with her name an cell phone number listed. If she got dumped on trail or otherwise lost her horse people would know who to call. On the two rides that I've photographed there have been lost horse issues. In one case two horses took off halfway tacked up and were found in the woods by hunters who brought them to a ranger station. The riders were reunited with their horses only after they had finally returned to camp after their own search. It took several hours to determine whose they were as the riders had not even mentioned to lost horses to the ride manager. In another case several horses took off through camp at 2am. They were found 8 miles out of camp down well traveled paved roads. I don't know how they figured out whose they were. A bridle tag such as this would have helped immensely. The were recovered banged up in the late afternoon. As long as your horse at least has their halter on, people can figure out right away who to call about a horse they find wandering along the road. Something I must get around to right away. My wife and daughter ride endurance. Peter DeMott ? Photography ? http://www.photosbypdemott.com ============================================================ Every horse can be taught to walk faster than you think. It is one of the most important qualities of a good riding horse. Some have it naturally, others need to learn. On the other hand, if you are riding a tired horse, an easy jog is more efficient, covers more groumnd with less effort. (it's the rebound effect of the two beat trot) ~ Dot Wiggins ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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