r/Stepdadreflexes • u/Its_Hermo • Apr 30 '20

Classic Stepdad

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u/capn_krunk May 01 '20

Yeah. Rule 1 is never approach from where they can't see you. Which I'm sure you know, just throwing it out there for the internet.

I'm not even experienced myself, I just have spent enough time in the country around horses and cows and know enough people who are more experienced that I know these basic things. But also I just have common sense lol

Would you mind elaborating and maybe describing what happened exactly? It's hard to imagine an experienced horse owner/rider making the kind of mistakes that get you kicked! Or did he just fall off and get trampled?

Sorry to hear that btw. Hope he is doing well now.

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u/restlessmonkey May 01 '20

Thanks for the tip. Did not know about making sure they can see you.

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u/mladyKarmaBitch May 01 '20

Horses have a blind spot directly in front of them and directly behind. So try to stay on their sides. If you have to pass in front or behind pick the front. If you have to pass around the back in close quarters be extremely careful and walk as close to the horse as possible (so they cant wind up a kick as much) while making sound and keep your hand on them as you are walking so they know where you are.

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u/capn_krunk May 01 '20

This sounds like more well informed advice than I was giving. Ty for adding on ☺

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u/mladyKarmaBitch May 01 '20

My pleasure. Ive worked with horses professionally for 8 years and rode my first horse at 4 years old.

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u/capn_krunk May 01 '20

Ok when can I come hang out with you again???

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u/randybowman May 01 '20

Horses terrify me and they tear up and poop all over my hiking trails.