[RC] Gates (was pet peeves) - JonniAngie posted: >>>Come on out here. I've never seen a gate on a ride in 19 years. :-) I did get to see one and actually watch it be opened and closed when riding with Dr. Q. I was totally fascinated. <<< You must not have many cattle in your area Angie! Out west, the gates are often wire cowboy gates. If you have a ride with those, and Dave Rabe is riding, ride with him. He seems to love to open gates, and then do one of his famous running / flying mounts. Our local trails in the LBJ Grasslands , Home of Frigid Digit and TX Bluebonnet rides has a total of about 30 (I'm guessing) horse gates through out the trail system. No need to dismount on these gates. BUT, during the endurance rides, we get permission to usually leave them open so riders don't need to deal with them. Here is a photo of our horse friendly gates. Chain latch easy to reach while mounted. http://community.webshots.com/photo/539979272/1539993645049327220KDXcZV Jonni =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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