Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Linda likes the horses, but this is a little too close.Something spooked them and off they went. The drivers turned them into the trees to get them stopped and now we know what was under the barrel at the 400 entrance.The tan was still a little jumpy as they got loaded up.<br /> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Scary! Glad no one was hurt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Scary! Glad no one was hurt.Luckily it didn't happen at night with a loaded wagon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Luckily it didn't happen at night with a loaded wagon. I wonder if they'll cancel any upcoming wagon rides while the horse undergoes a psychological evaluation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Luckily it didn't happen at night with a loaded wagon. I wonder if they'll cancel any upcoming wagon rides while the horse undergoes a psychological evaluation? With the number of horses they have I doubt it, but one couple on our loop decided against a ride tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Glad no one was hurt. Glad the driver was on his game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Glad no one was hurt.Glad the driver was on his game. x2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Bobby says it is Disney policy to "remove" and "relocate" any animal that is deemed to be a nuisance. Totally unrelated is tonight's special at Trails End. Something the chef calls equine stew. Avatab.... Steve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Glad no one was hurt but I hope they keep the hay rides we love seeing them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Bobby says it is Disney policy to "remove" and "relocate" any animal that is deemed to be a nuisance. Totally unrelated is tonight's special at Trails End. Something the chef calls equine stew. Big sale on Elmer's at the Meadows Trading Post too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disney4dan 68 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 You guys are sick - equine stew and Elmers Glue. But that is why we love ya! Wonder if they were just headed over for an unattended crock pot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 oooh, that is scary! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Eek! Honestly I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often. I've seen cars, carts, kids on bikes, etc., pull some stunts too close to and around the horses that makes me shake my head and think "do they not realize what can happen if that 1000-ish lb horse freaks out?" I'm sure the horses there are chosen/trained to be just about bulletproof, but as this proves, things do happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 We were out on the snow mobiles once and were merging onto a road, saw a horse drawn sleigh ride heading towards us so I waved our group to the side of the road and had everyone shut them down. Not sure if we would spook the horses but felt it was the safest thing to do, the driver did thanks us as they passed so I guess we did good. Glad no one was hurt and the horses calmed down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I blame the peacocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diane+ not THAT monte 7 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 I blame the peacocks. [/ But they aren't around to defend their honor . quote] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 My neighbor out at the farm trains horses and raises clydes and shires that he uses for parades. He uses a siren, bells, races 4-wheelers around them to get use to all the sounds and surprises they can experience. I'm sure Disney trainers are as hard/strict and devoted to training their horses. I wouldn't think twice about taking a wagon/carriage ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 My neighbor out at the farm trains horses and raises clydes and shires that he uses for parades. He uses a siren, bells, races 4-wheelers around them to get use to all the sounds and surprises they can experience. I'm sure Disney trainers are as hard/strict and devoted to training their horses. I wouldn't think twice about taking a wagon/carriage ride.I used the same technique to train my kids! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I used the same technique to train my kids!Lol. How did that work out for you?Or should I ask how did they turn out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 I used the same technique to train my kids! One of our dogs (Bz) is afraid of pretty much nothing. You can bang pots and pans over her head, yell, blow a horn... she'll lay on the deck in a thunderstorm until you make her come in. But if the toaster goes "ding" she bolts out of the room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 One of our dogs (Bz) is afraid of pretty much nothing. You can bang pots and pans over her head, yell, blow a horn... she'll lay on the deck in a thunderstorm until you make her come in. But if the toaster goes "ding" she bolts out of the room. maybe she doesnt like the smell of burnt toast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 4, 2014 Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 maybe she doesnt like the smell of burnt toast Funny you should say that... she now heads for zee hills the minute I turn the vent hood on over the stove. It's always nice to get commentary on my cooking from the dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2014 It's always nice to get commentary on my cooking from the dog. Brian knows better than to say anything. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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