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It is never a good idea to step
down. Once you are separated from your mount you are a person to the
bear, and a horse, both of which it can take down. Assuming the bear is defending territory,
not hunting you, staying aboard and exiting the area rapidly is the best
course. Your horse may be able to outlast the running bear but speed may
not be enough if he really wants you, or what he smells in your saddle
bags. Depending on your horse, getting off may be a bad signal as well,
and you may have to walk back through bear country. Irv Lichtenstein From: msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Laurie Karen can you please elaborate on scent
training? If you start in a familiar environment, such as home, will it
cause the horse to become more spooky or jittery for a while? I have had 2 black bear encounters in the
past 3 months here in Thanks for sharing. Laurie Hanahan TROTSAR |
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