Very well stated, Jim, and a much needed reminder of
good trail manners.
Kathy
Now about the
splashing.. Ahem..it is considered bad manners to allow your horse to splash in
water sources. It muddies up the creeks, causes other horses to quit
drinking, and generally will not endear you to other riders. J If you insist
that she stand quietly, she will be much more likely to drink. I suggest you
take along a small riding crop and vigorously discourage your horse from
splashing in the drinking water. While I am on the subject, courtesy
demands that when you arrive at a water source and other horses are drinking you
wait until they stop drinking and not just barge into the group. (Especially if
it's a tank or bucket) Conversely, they should wait for your horse to drink
before leaving or ask if it's OK to leave.and then leave at a
walk.
