Mounted search and rescue

[Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net>]

> A friend's horse became very nervous riding a few miles from here a 
> year or so ago and mtn. lion tracks were found later within 100 feet, 
> but it was never seen.  I have no idea how he would have reacted if 
> the lion had shown itself and neither does he.  I'll forward these 
> suggestions to him, thanks.

If you ever SEE a mtn lion it's because it is not interested in you for 
prey, is sick, or just plain ignoring you in general and doesn't care if 
you see it. It's the ones you DON'T see you need to worry about. They 
hunt by stealth. Overhangs- rocks, outcroppings, etc- are perfect jump 
off spots for them to unhorse someone. Doesn't happy often but it can 
happen. Generally they leave horse folk alone as we are bigger than they 
are.

Chris