Yann
24th Jul 2005, 01:39 PM
I wouldn't describe Rio as bombproof, but she is terribly sensible and generally very reliable to hack about on as a result. If something does bother her (usually farming implements left in the corners of fields:D) then letting her have a good look is usually good enough.
Unfortunately we managed to meet a combine going full pelt and taking its first cut right along the edge of the bridleway towards us. The bridleway is about 10 feet wide at this point with nowhere to hide. I initially stopped and let her have a look but as it approached she started backing up, which is a definite 'I can't handle it' sign with her, so I dismounted to see if that would help, it often does. It was getting pretty close by now, and she started leaping and plunging, but didn't try to bolt off. The driver wasn't stopping for anyone, so I decided discretion was the better part of valour and led her back up the bridleway with the combine following, which she did very nicely despite the roaring monster following us:D The bridleway track joins the field at the top, so I took her down it about 20 feet and turned her round to watch. The extra bit of distance was enough, she stood and watched it as it manoevred into the corner and then turned away from us, even taking a couple of steps towards it as it moved off. I remounted and we set off down the track again. We stopped and waited for the combine as it came round on its second cut further down the bridleway and she never flinched, what a superstar she is:)
Anyone else had any harvest time horrors yet?:D
Unfortunately we managed to meet a combine going full pelt and taking its first cut right along the edge of the bridleway towards us. The bridleway is about 10 feet wide at this point with nowhere to hide. I initially stopped and let her have a look but as it approached she started backing up, which is a definite 'I can't handle it' sign with her, so I dismounted to see if that would help, it often does. It was getting pretty close by now, and she started leaping and plunging, but didn't try to bolt off. The driver wasn't stopping for anyone, so I decided discretion was the better part of valour and led her back up the bridleway with the combine following, which she did very nicely despite the roaring monster following us:D The bridleway track joins the field at the top, so I took her down it about 20 feet and turned her round to watch. The extra bit of distance was enough, she stood and watched it as it manoevred into the corner and then turned away from us, even taking a couple of steps towards it as it moved off. I remounted and we set off down the track again. We stopped and waited for the combine as it came round on its second cut further down the bridleway and she never flinched, what a superstar she is:)
Anyone else had any harvest time horrors yet?:D