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My American Indian Horse and I have traveled over USA and Canada and have 
encountered all kinds of wildlife.  Generally wildlife is less or not afraid 
of one on horseback so one tends to see allot if riding in a wild area.
In Florida cantering along a trail my mare swerved sharply to the left and I 
almost went over her head which would have landed me directly on the large 
Cottonmouth snake in front of us she was attempting to avoid. Fortunately I 
stayed in the saddle.
Most wildlife encounters are rewarding although I am a little nervous when 
we run into a pack of big red wild hogs.  Herds of deer will come out to see 
us.  We once found a new born fawn cashed under a bush.
We have also seen red fox, bob cat, garter snakes, mild snakes, diamondback 
rattlesnakes, pigmy rattlesnakes, black racers, coyote, porcupine, skunk, 
possum, raccoon, box turtles, gopher tortoise, large alligators, herons, 
wild turkey, egrets, swans, Canada geese, bald eagles,cranes, vultures, and 
once a Florida Panther.
Sighting wildlife is one of the more wonderful aspects of 
horseback/endurance riding.
Let's keep it wild,
Alycin



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