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Originally Posted by gitrdun
For sure ww, you got it. You simply can't train that into a horse, either they got it or they don't. Problem is....you can't tell until it happens. Well maybe not, I've rode up that mare to a fresh elk kill with no problem. My pack horse wouldn't have nothing to do with it. Well, that was until I dabbed the inside of his nostrils with Vicks Vapourub. Hah! worked.
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I have spent a "few hours " in the saddle in my younger days, and a good horse will get you out of more scrapes than you can shake a stick at!
I had a buddy downriver who swore by his little bush ponies - the danged things were half mule I think when it came to dealing with things like wolves and bears!
I also know that when things happen quick you had better have a deep seat, but keep a hand on the horn for sure - a good horse will know what to do in once you turn him and give him his head!! :>)
You are right on, gitrdun, I'd go for a good horse before a big gun any day!:>)
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