Re: Riding in the dark?

["Dyane Smith" <sunibey@sisqtel.net>]

Sylvia,
I agree that the horse's ability to see in the dark is just phenomenal.  I
have been on twisty mountain trails trotting fast, fast in dark so profound
I never knew which way the trail would twist next.  Sun never missed a step.
But, I do think horses have other issues at night.  A lot of other animals,
including predators, are up and about at night.  Also, often there are far
fewer other horses out.  My experience is that the best thing for a woman
and her horse is to try to ride with others if possible.  If not, well,
carefully assess the risk and then, listen to your horse about what's out
there.  (And realize, sometimes they LIE--especially if they would rather be
curled up in front of a good flake of hay back at the barn).
Dyane
N. Ca

----- Original Message -----
From: <Dbeverly4@aol.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Cc: <jbco@jps.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 10:54 PM
Subject: RC: Riding in the dark?


> In a message dated 10/6/99 10:15:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> guest@endurance.net writes:
>
> <<  No, I did not think to take a flashlight. (blonde)
>  My horse was VERY unhappy that I had her out past dark. >>
>
> Your horse isn't the one who is worried about the dark.  It's generally
the
> human part of the team who has the problem.  Horses can see quite well in
the
> dark and if you think about it, they're pretty used to being out in the
dark.
>  She may have been hungry, but I'm pretty sure the dark wasn't a worry for
> her..  As far as conditioning, that is another story.  Just don't worry
about
> darkness.  And, whatever you do, don't turn on a flashlight if you can
help
> it, while you're riding in the dark -- it negatively affects a horse's
night
> vision.  good luck with your training program!
>
> Sylvia
>
>
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