tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post1206403482142183026..comments2023-10-05T09:16:40.934-06:00Comments on The Barb Wire: Dear Choir:Tamara Baysingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15370706745665035429noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-82184899453514086362009-05-12T14:25:00.000-06:002009-05-12T14:25:00.000-06:00Oh this makes me so mad! I'm glad that you didn't...Oh this makes me so mad! I'm glad that you didn't get hurt any worse than you did. <br /><br />I have one mare that first gets spooked by dogs... but quickly stands her ground and will kick. Always funny to hear that "oh my dog won't do anything..." as it circles your horse... and then I say... my horse hates dogs, keep it away, cause if your dog gets close she will kick it! You should see how quickly most of them grab their dog!!!<br /><br />Around here there are leash laws and if the dog is off the property it is considered uncontrolled/stray. The owner can get fined, etc. ... however, it is more like a slap on the wrist then anything which is so sad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-3818221355583546082009-05-06T00:38:00.000-06:002009-05-06T00:38:00.000-06:00Yikes! Scary! This was so well written that I felt...Yikes! Scary! This was so well written that I felt I was right there with you the entire time. It also brought back all of my terrible memories from my tragic fall on Christmas Eve...and the past long 4 months of healing...and re-injury. sigh.<br />Horses are dangerous.....but horses and crazy dogs can be fatal.<br /><br />I sure hope you are not seriously hurt and can heal quickly and as pain free as possible.<br /><br />May I suggest arnica along with the ice and ibuprofen? It's worked very well for me with diminishing pain, bruising and soreness.<br /><br />HUGS for you!<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-89990321237101546402009-05-05T10:53:00.000-06:002009-05-05T10:53:00.000-06:00I've been thinking the same thing. Hope all is we...I've been thinking the same thing. Hope all is well with you your horses. Let us know please... We worry...Susan Catthttp://www.theponyexpression.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-59629603971913574972009-05-04T16:00:00.000-06:002009-05-04T16:00:00.000-06:00I'm a bit worried about you...please let us know h...I'm a bit worried about you...please let us know how you are! CarmonLife at Star's Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068869890677539768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-79264639992114990622009-05-03T14:37:00.000-06:002009-05-03T14:37:00.000-06:00Tamara...it has been many days, how are you and yo...Tamara...it has been many days, how are you and your horse doing? And how is Aaruba these days???? Hope all is well.Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-27835755919516908912009-05-02T15:33:00.000-06:002009-05-02T15:33:00.000-06:00Frightening!
First, I'm glad you are home and no...Frightening! <br /><br />First, I'm glad you are home and not in the trauma center. Now, having said that, I'd like to scream with anger at people with dogs that are a danger to society.<br /><br />I've been out on trail and had a few dog situations, but my scary moments pale in comparison to your situation.<br /><br />I've considered carrying pepper spray, but what exactly does one do with a surprise attack from behind.<br /><br />So glad Consolation is fine, but he won't forget. I send you best thoughts for a quick recoveryStrawberry Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555143299042580481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-72475686153317220322009-05-01T16:12:00.000-06:002009-05-01T16:12:00.000-06:00Tamara,
Oh....so glad that you are more or less i...Tamara,<br /><br />Oh....so glad that you are more or less in one piece. Having impacted my helmet very hard once, and having the swimmy wierd thing off and on for a couple of days--made me a believer in the helmet.<br /><br />Hoping your injury is just a temporary bump in the endurance road. Consolation is a good girl for staying put and waiting for you rather than high tailing for home.<br /><br />*Granny hug* ~E.G.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-13570062733032679922009-05-01T12:51:00.000-06:002009-05-01T12:51:00.000-06:00Ach! I'm so sorry about your getting hurt! I hope...Ach! I'm so sorry about your getting hurt! I hope you're on the mend. I wish I had something to add to what everyone's been saying, but I think they covered everything before I had a chance to read all of the way through your blog. Best of everything,<br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-15194137666517711562009-04-29T11:10:00.000-06:002009-04-29T11:10:00.000-06:00I never posted about it on my blog because it was ...I never posted about it on my blog because it was too horrific, but we lost a new horse last fall because a neighbor's uncontrolled dog ran him through the fence. He impaled himself and I had to follow his blood trail through the woods to find his body. The brand inspector required that the dog be destroyed, something we had been trying to get done for two years. I'm so glad you and Consolation survived what could have been equally as horrible. CarmonLife at Star's Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068869890677539768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-24785246545039097162009-04-28T21:20:00.000-06:002009-04-28T21:20:00.000-06:00I definitely hope you're feeling 100% soon, Tamara...I definitely hope you're feeling 100% soon, Tamara. What a sucky situation for you to be in.<br /><br />Your husband may be right; I don't know if I wouldn't S-S-S in the same circumstances.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-7693597442620948312009-04-28T10:52:00.000-06:002009-04-28T10:52:00.000-06:00What a horrible and disturbing incident. My scarie...What a horrible and disturbing incident. My scariest ride was when my part-Arab bolted as a neighbour's dog suddenly appeared hurtling after us. From the other comments here, it appears these dangerous dog events are far too common.<br />Most people in my rural neighbourhood have 2 or 3 dogs, and most dogs run loose. I've had several unpleasant encounters with these dogs, and their owners don't respond to requests to keep their dogs at home. <br />Having failed at the preferable solution of changing the owner's behaviour, I instead now work on changing their dogs' behavior. When dogs come after my horse and me as we ride along a road or trail, we turn and give chase. A dog typically responds by retreating to its yard. We stop chasing once it's reached its property. But as we ride away, the dog will start after us again. So we turn around again, chasing it home at a trot or canter. This happens repeatedly until the dog stays put. <br />Both dog and horse quickly learn who's bigger and faster. After a couple of sessions with a new dog in the neighbourhood, it usually stays home while I'm riding. Although I've tried this successfully with many dogs, I don't know whether it would work for a dog with herding instincts, like the border collie that chased Tamara and Consolation.<br />Here's hoping you recover quickly Tamara and find a way to deal with awful dog owners.Lizhttp://www.horsesciencenews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-29182929841736247272009-04-28T10:13:00.000-06:002009-04-28T10:13:00.000-06:00So glad to hear that you are alright Tamara and Co...So glad to hear that you are alright Tamara and Consolation too. Looks like all your hard work paid off though, she not only hung around for you, she was able to to show you her ability as leader and help you get back home. Good for her! That probably made her feel very important to you.<br /><br />I have had many similar experiences. So far I have not landed on the ground. My old Stallion Asad, killed a dog that ran out at us like that. Wasn't pretty. He also saved us both from a rattlesnake once. There is something about a leader personality horse. Sometimes tough to get through to, but in the end once the bond is made, you can really count on them to pull through.<br /><br />I do hope your leg heals up quickly with no adverse conditions.<br /><br />Give Consolation a hug for coming through for you!<br /><br />;)SSusan Catthttp://www.theponyexpression.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-82470735303453828192009-04-28T09:16:00.000-06:002009-04-28T09:16:00.000-06:00One other thought, does Idaho have a law that stae...One other thought, does Idaho have a law that staes basically if a dog is caught chasing hooved or cloven(sp?) hooved animals, they can be destroyed. Call an brand inspector and find out. Montana has this. Not that I am in favor of the dog losing his life because ultimately it's not the dogs fault but maybe if you let the owner know that if he doesn't fence the dog in, that you will be forced to take the next step. Give the owner a warning so to speak.. just a thoughtJonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-28562890505467964352009-04-27T18:32:00.000-06:002009-04-27T18:32:00.000-06:00*pardon my typos, I was typing very fast and angri...*pardon my typos, I was typing very fast and angrily.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410491424982067072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-44800134907189564002009-04-27T18:29:00.000-06:002009-04-27T18:29:00.000-06:00That is so scary. Loose, unattended dogs are my bi...That is so scary. Loose, unattended dogs are my biggest trail-riding pet peeve. My half-Arabian (part Thoroughbred, part Clydesdale) Apollo hates dog with a passion. He was terrorized as a baby by a couple of farm dogs, and he has never gotten over it. So seeing loose dogs is no picnic for use, I can tell you. In an instant I can feel his entire body freeze like an ice cube and it is all I can do to keep him calm enough to walk by. <br /><br />I am so sorry this happened to you and Milady Consolation. <br /><br />If it were me, I would take a very aggressive road towards fixing this problem. I would go to animal control or the law enforcement and let them know of the problem, and see if you could get the owner charged with something. Or, one day you could just drive by the yard and coax that dog into your truck, drive an hour away, and drop it off at the pound. I know that sounds cruel, but I would much rather have that on my conscience than an injured or dead horse (or an injured or dead me!!!)<br /><br />I am sorry you have to deal with this. Good luck finding an acceptable solution!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410491424982067072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-10442532826529300912009-04-27T17:34:00.000-06:002009-04-27T17:34:00.000-06:00I'll second and third any suggestions to report to...I'll second and third any suggestions to report to AC. Even if they don't do anything this time, repeats will be taken more seriously.<br /><br />Hope that you heal well and kudos to Consolation ... and you.Simrathttp://akalranch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-70962890819914668522009-04-27T14:21:00.000-06:002009-04-27T14:21:00.000-06:00Dear Preacher,
Amen and Hallelujah!Dear Preacher, <br />Amen and Hallelujah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-20579163032774435302009-04-27T11:21:00.000-06:002009-04-27T11:21:00.000-06:00And the Choir said: AMEN.
Terrifying! And OW. Y...And the Choir said: AMEN.<br /><br />Terrifying! And OW. You sure kept a level head, something to be proud of. Have you considered documenting (written and photos of injuries) the incident and contacting animal control? In our area, they would respond and demand the owner keep the dog restrained.<br /><br />(forgive me if this is a duplicate, the first reply try blanked out)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089284324334830637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-14577311127574835672009-04-27T10:52:00.000-06:002009-04-27T10:52:00.000-06:00First of all, I am glad you and Consolation are , ...First of all, I am glad you and Consolation are , for the most, part ok. Reading that post sent chills up my spine and made me instantly mad. What you describe is exactly why I have been hesitant to take to the roads of late, having had similar situations arise. People are so irresponsible and it puts other in great danger. Something definitely needs to be done about loose dogs, I assume there is a county leash law in your area? Take care of yourself and Kudos to the work of building yourself as Consolations leader. Clearly some of it must be sticking since she waited for you.Jonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11455369648954700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-80653256261906814302009-04-27T10:48:00.000-06:002009-04-27T10:48:00.000-06:00Glad you and Consolation are okay. I was chased on...Glad you and Consolation are okay. I was chased once by a dog while riding a horse that was afraid of dogs. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life. When I finally got the horse off the paved road that we were running down I shook for probably 15 minutes. I wouldn't wish that experience on anyone.Liz Goldsmith, EquineInkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335463138124638275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-82413484164298163002009-04-27T10:39:00.000-06:002009-04-27T10:39:00.000-06:00Tamara- I am SO glad that this was not worse for y...Tamara- I am SO glad that this was not worse for you and Consolation. I too side on the shooting part, but I think my aim would be more with pepper pellets at the OWNER. <br /><br />Take care out there girl, and contact some area folks and see what can be done about that dog and his jagoff owner.Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-75703113775228669862009-04-27T10:09:00.000-06:002009-04-27T10:09:00.000-06:00OHMY! Glad that you are okay, to a certain degree....OHMY! Glad that you are okay, to a certain degree. Consolation really showed some depth there in waiting.<br /><br />1.) Smuggle dog to pound where owner will be too lazy or cheap to bail out.<br /><br />2.) Paintball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-34405828724931635032009-04-27T10:07:00.000-06:002009-04-27T10:07:00.000-06:00OH! I am so maddddd! Happy that you are in one pei...OH! I am so maddddd! Happy that you are in one peice and so is your mare..but that owner needs a wakeup and I know you will do what ever you can for this..are there no leash laws there? <br />We have sooo many laws for dogs here...you get fined if you leave there poo in public!<br />Thank God for mercies upon you both! Hope you recover sweetie!<br />Kacallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-77195224062719301472009-04-27T09:35:00.000-06:002009-04-27T09:35:00.000-06:00Oh my gosh, that's scary, Tamara! Both dog and ow...Oh my gosh, that's scary, Tamara! Both dog and owner should be shot. Would Animal Control be able to do anything about that situation, if it's something that's occured before?<br /><br />Glad that Consolation's okay, and that you're not hurt any worse!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720090581233703530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1097335742323121231.post-3805120315931964402009-04-27T09:26:00.000-06:002009-04-27T09:26:00.000-06:00Whoa, scary! How brave for you to walk/ride the r...Whoa, scary! How brave for you to walk/ride the rest of the way home! Me, I'd have plastered my husband's phone with missed calls until I could hitch a ride home! <br /><br />Glad to hear you're all right (alive, anyway!)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.com