tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post8601396606532378242..comments2024-03-05T09:22:39.828-06:00Comments on Wyvern Oaks: In which Paddy quite literally saves my lifejenjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-79858558162655072022015-02-16T09:10:07.123-06:002015-02-16T09:10:07.123-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027978240165158155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-74321123130400898922015-02-16T09:09:18.587-06:002015-02-16T09:09:18.587-06:00A year and change ago, I owned the worst horse who...A year and change ago, I owned the worst horse who would eventually dump me and leave me for dead, no dogs involved. But the one time we faced down a barking, chasing dog, I leaned forward and said "GIT 'IM" and I'll be damned if that horse didn't start stomping. Dog went home immediately, tail between legs. I really need to see if I can train my current horse to that command. <br /><br />I own dogs and love them, but I would also understand entirely if one of mine got loose and got stomped by a horse. Predators and prey animals just can't mix in a fully predictable manner. beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027978240165158155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-39293314518935681832015-02-02T13:55:06.281-06:002015-02-02T13:55:06.281-06:00Ugh, how not fun. I'm glad Gina was OK with th...Ugh, how not fun. I'm glad Gina was OK with the dog's antics, though!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-22681354162538604072015-02-02T13:54:39.529-06:002015-02-02T13:54:39.529-06:00Dogs and horses really don't mix all that well...Dogs and horses really don't mix all that well, unless the dogs have been brought up with horses. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-15878490803198702412015-02-02T13:54:06.696-06:002015-02-02T13:54:06.696-06:00Val, a dressage whip would have only made the situ...Val, a dressage whip would have only made the situation worse. The sound of it would have scared Paddy more than the dog, and I couldn't have hit the dog with it from the saddle without endangering my seat.<br /><br />And yes, you're liable for any injuries your animal causes.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-10112261146569700052015-02-02T13:52:55.500-06:002015-02-02T13:52:55.500-06:00Ugh, I'm glad the dog was friendly at least, a...Ugh, I'm glad the dog was friendly at least, and Gina put up with the antics!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-63994750324445328312015-02-02T13:52:26.826-06:002015-02-02T13:52:26.826-06:00Totally with you. Our dogs are not good with stran...Totally with you. Our dogs are not good with strange dogs, especially when they are together (that pack mentality). Augustus is really well socialized, but if your 8 pound Chihuahua attacks his face (not kidding, I had someone let their dog run up to Gus at Petsmart) I am not responsible for my dog having yours for a snack. Gah, people are clueless sometimes!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-59649292869436611792015-02-02T13:50:52.365-06:002015-02-02T13:50:52.365-06:00I know, it's not rocket surgery!I know, it's not rocket surgery!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-1376156586853395342015-02-02T13:50:40.156-06:002015-02-02T13:50:40.156-06:00Thanks, Emma! Me too!Thanks, Emma! Me too!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-30183129797860180122015-02-02T13:50:23.469-06:002015-02-02T13:50:23.469-06:00It was definitely not something I want to have hap...It was definitely not something I want to have happen again. EVER.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-2622794126217559582015-02-02T13:49:36.789-06:002015-02-02T13:49:36.789-06:00He is super squeezy-smooshy and I luff him for it!...He is super squeezy-smooshy and I luff him for it!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-4490038130280165122015-02-02T13:49:19.750-06:002015-02-02T13:49:19.750-06:00He's perfect and adorable. What more can you a...He's perfect and adorable. What more can you ask for?jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-50255443996039228812015-02-02T13:49:04.125-06:002015-02-02T13:49:04.125-06:00Definitely not an experience I want to repeat.Definitely not an experience I want to repeat.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-73306117907374781242015-02-02T13:48:43.918-06:002015-02-02T13:48:43.918-06:00YES. Saint Paddington!YES. Saint Paddington!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-92185720469311393572015-02-02T13:48:31.797-06:002015-02-02T13:48:31.797-06:00I wish Paddy had been more interested in defending...I wish Paddy had been more interested in defending himself, but if he'd hurt the dog, I would have been liable for the dog's injuries. You just can't win.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-16303750646349355462015-02-02T13:47:51.902-06:002015-02-02T13:47:51.902-06:00Oh man, me too. There were some moments where I re...Oh man, me too. There were some moments where I really wasn't sure how it was going to turn out...jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-3066090282820004472015-02-02T13:47:30.354-06:002015-02-02T13:47:30.354-06:00He totally is. He also knows it!He totally is. He also knows it!jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-51028537992045116522015-02-02T13:47:18.083-06:002015-02-02T13:47:18.083-06:00Man, it was tempting but I KNEW I had to hold my t...Man, it was tempting but I KNEW I had to hold my temper... he could have just as easily let his dog go, you know? And then we would have been back to square one, with my butt in the dirt and Paddy headed for home with a dog hot on his heels. Better to just get the horse away from the dog and deal with the owner later.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-84775095336058145962015-02-02T13:45:54.174-06:002015-02-02T13:45:54.174-06:00Oh my goodness, you poor friend! That's horrib...Oh my goodness, you poor friend! That's horrible! I hope her hand was OK, that's just disgusting. I hope you were able to hold the dog owners responsible. Ugh, I would have lost it. jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-23080802207282093612015-02-02T13:44:56.739-06:002015-02-02T13:44:56.739-06:00He had EVERY reason to freak out and lose it, and ...He had EVERY reason to freak out and lose it, and I would have been hard-pressed to stay with him if he had decided to do so. I'm a relatively sticky rider, but when a horse decides it's had enough, you're just a passenger. Not fun.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-52966648919980849172015-02-02T13:43:58.282-06:002015-02-02T13:43:58.282-06:00It was scary, it's the only time I have really...It was scary, it's the only time I have really thought a dog was going to bite my horse. NOT fun.<br /><br />Good luck with your husband! Maybe let him know what happened to me and to other riders to convince him?jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-85232770012792758402015-01-31T12:28:10.736-06:002015-01-31T12:28:10.736-06:00Loose dogs scare the hell out of me. It is the re...Loose dogs scare the hell out of me. It is the reason that I carry a dressage whip when I trail ride. I do not understand how you could be liable for vet bills if a dog attacks your horse and gets kicked. Is that really the law?<br /><br />Paddington the Brave!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-91620645806932174262015-01-30T23:01:07.065-06:002015-01-30T23:01:07.065-06:00Go Paddy go! He did so well, I'm so glad you ...Go Paddy go! He did so well, I'm so glad you are both safe, because that sounded like a seriously scary situation... *shudder* I don't even like it when dogs are charging at fences and trying to get over them and all. Especially the big ones! I'm braver if it's just me, but when I'm riding, I'm so not cool with it.... <br /><br /><br />bonita of <a href="http://www.aridinghabit.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">A Riding Habit</a> <br />Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-87240263713144239062015-01-30T12:01:14.789-06:002015-01-30T12:01:14.789-06:00Oh my goodness -- what a scary situation! I am so ...Oh my goodness -- what a scary situation! I am so glad that you made it out okay!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443209253064570063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204283740895921092.post-77518496353768409522015-01-30T09:02:16.357-06:002015-01-30T09:02:16.357-06:00Glad to hear you're both okay! Paddy is a supe...Glad to hear you're both okay! Paddy is a superstar. <br /><br />I've never had an experience with a dog trying to attack one of the horses, but last summer a stray hung around the barn for a while and would try to jump up Gina's legs to get to me. It seemed like a friendly dog, but it was REALLY irritating. Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140631127593549541noreply@blogger.com