Re: Hikers, Bikes and Horses, Oh my!

["Cheryl" <mskit@utec.net>]

Hello all -

I am really lucky. After reading all these posts about the problems my
fellow distance and trail riders have with some hikers, I once again count
my blessings. In the ten years I've owned Kit, and have been distance
riding, I have never even seen a hiker or mountain biker in the gorge I ride
in across from the barn, or the small state park I live next to. I had never
come across any dirt bikers, either. That is, until this spring when my new
mare, Dani, spooked and dumped me, running off on our first trail ride.
After  walking a mile or so, two dirt bikers came by and to make a long
story short, they spent about three hours helping me find her, that included
giving me a ride back to the barn (two people on a little dirt bike is not
comfy)  so I could saddle up Bobby to go back out searching. We got Dani
back safe and sound, and they refused any reward.

Cheryl in WNY
Horse kids Kit, Bobby & Dani
-----Original Message-----
From: Kenzie_Kelly@spc.com <Kenzie_Kelly@spc.com>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Thursday, October 07, 1999 5:18 PM
Subject: RC: Hikers, Bikes and Horses, Oh my!


>
>     I suppose I'm just extremely lucky in that the trails I ride on are
>     segregated.  There is only one place on the trail where we have to
>     share with mountain bikers, and I haven't seen one while I was out.
>     There are quite a few places where the hiking trails and picnic areas
>     are close enough to see, but I haven't had anyone come running over to
>     meet us yet.  I've gotten quite a few "ooh, look at the horsie" type
>     of squeals from children, with the parents calmly looking on, and I've
>     stopped a few times to answer questions for lost hikers and such.
>
>     I'm very conscious of the fact that equine friendly areas are
>     diminishing, and I've written my share of letters to the powers that
>     be to keep trails open.  When I finally DO get a trailer, I'd like to
>     have places to go.
>
>     I think the idea of everyone being outdoors and enjoying it in their
>     own way is a good one.  I do encounter a lot of people who are scared
>     of my dog while we hike, and we try to be "ambassadors" for the canine
>     community.  I keep that in mind while riding too, and try not to be
>     too put out when a fisherman near the lake asks me - again - where the
>     camp store is for live bait while I'm trying to keep an even working
>     trot along the only flat stretch of trail.  :)
>
>     Moving off trail for poopie stops is a bit much, though.  Really.  I
>     mean, who could possibly find horse apples offensive?  ;)
>
>     Kenzie & Zane (why can't I go RIGHT HERE?)
>     Birmingham, AL
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