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Re: [RC] The boy who cried wolf - Marirose SixActually, Carrie, there are quite a few people who will put a red ribbon in the tail even when their horse does not have a kicking problem. Personally, I believe that all horses can & should be taught not to kick. I also believe that all riders should learn to control their horses when behind others so as to not tailgate. Unfortunately, there is no Santa Claus and no perfect world. I have had hind shoes stepped on by horses behind me, I've been kicked by a horse that was passing me while I was trying to yield trail nicely. My mules & horses & any that I train for others?won't likely kick even when having their butts rammed into, they've been taught that pasture behavior is not allowed when under saddle. Imagine a polo pony kicking during a match? The refs would ban it from play even if it did have a nice ribbon in it's tail. It's just not acceptable. It is an avoidable danger.So, there ya have it, I'll get off my soapbox now.
-- Marirose
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