It happened at Driver's Flat, a nice trail loop between Auburn and Foresthill. I do not believe it was at an organized event. What I heard was the owner of the horse was thrown in the altercation, after the dog latched on to his throat/face/head?. The horse took off, and the owner of the dog would not even give the rider a ride to go look for her horse, but put his dog in the car and took off. Greg Kimler of Echo Valley Feed has a reward for information on the owner of the dog from what I understand. This did come from a reliable source, but I was not there.
For you local riders, is there any interest out there in petitioning the State Park to restrict use of this wonderful loop to horses and bikes on alternating days? I really love this loop, but have stopped riding it because of the Mtn bike traffic on single track, blind corner-type trails. It is so close to where I live, too..so a real shame to not feel comfortable riding there.
Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway. ~ John Wayne
While doing a training ride today I overheard a conversation regarding a horse that was attacked in Auburn at a Ride and Tie by a Pit Bull. Does anyone know what this is about or if it is true? The horse had extensive damage and I'd like to know if there is anyway I can be of any help.
