This message is from: Lori Lemley <lori.lem...@gmail.com> I trail ride a lot and the bucking episode you describe sounds to me like they were reacting to stings or flies. I have a young Fjord who tries to buck large horse flies off of herself. She has learned not to do it with me riding because it gets her reprimanded and, if she goes quietly, I will shoo the fly for her. As for bees or yellowjackets, there's really no way to prepare for them other than to have an experienced rider scout the trail beforehand for hives, or avoid riding altogether during the season when they are most aggressive. They can really get you and your horse into a lot of trouble fast.
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