Thread: Hunting on Horseback

Originally Posted by Sarvo

1st - make sure horse is introduced to gun fire
We used them back in 70-80's mainly for packing out (and gear in) but there were a F-ups - like gear spread 1 mile back towards home from a spooked Nag that should not have been there

Bees and wasps are another issue.
I can't ride for shit but have done a fair few hours on horseback hunting overseas.
Usually towing 1 or 2 pack horses.
I have had 2 unexpected rodeos due to them being spooked by bees or wasps that took all day to rectify. Panyards, ropes, personal gear and saddles strewn for miles.
Panyards strewn about with food in it are dangerous because of predators liking the smell of bacon and meat

Nothing worse than riding for 8 or 9 hours at a leisurely pace in tight country and your horse turns into phar lap at the top of the tree line in steep country. Fuckers can fly when spooked.
We never discharged a firearm anywhere near them.
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