horse etiquette

[grsthegreat]

They are used all over texas when i lived there. Lubbock got snow, and they didnt cause a problem. But they are dangerous. Most cattle and horses see the darkness against the light and wont get near them. But i have heard of animals getting caught in them. Ive also been around alot of painted ones over the years, the horses i was riding would not step over them.

 

[Tomtint]

They are used all over texas when i lived there. Lubbock got snow, and they didnt cause a problem. But they are dangerous. Most cattle and horses see the darkness against the light and wont get near them. But i have heard of animals getting caught in them. Ive also been around alot of painted ones over the years, the horses i was riding would not step over them.View attachment 727351View attachment 727350

Thx, I don't like the idea of animals possibly getting caught in them. We have a lot of deer and other wildlife that I wouldn't want to risk harming.

 

[CADplans]

Thx, I don't like the idea of animals possibly getting caught in them. We have a lot of deer and other wildlife that I wouldn't want to risk harming.

There are hundreds of thousands of animals living next to cattle guards,, every day,,
(Maybe millions!!??)
Trust me, the animals are MUCH smarter than you give them credit for..
I have been around cattle guards since 1971, and have never seen an animal get injured,,

 

[Oaktree]

i worked at a ranch that painted cattle grates on the road, and neither the horses or cattle would walk over them.

I remember seeing that once on a western road trip. Was wondering if that actually fooled the animals into thinking it was a cattle guard.

 

[MossRoad]

OMG. People have too much time on their hands.i think there are so many important problems in the world…..this isnt one of them.

And yet here you are, commenting on it.

It's irresistible.

 

[grsthegreat]

What can i say. Its 5° outside and im bored. Can get my butt in gear to go out and do chores

 

[MossRoad]

Hey OP. Have you talked to the person that runs the horse riding place?

 

[ponytug]

Cattle guards are not without injuries, human and cattle, and not recommend for any location where there is any pressure on the animals. They are hard on bicyclists and motorcycles as well.

Massachusetts is a nicely litigious area, and you now have knowledge of the danger.

 

[deserteagle71]

Thx, I don't like the idea of animals possibly getting caught in them. We have a lot of deer and other wildlife that I wouldn't want to risk harming.

There are thousands of cattle guards all over Nevada and other western states, on both paved and dirt roads. I've lived here for 50+ years and have yet to see an animal trapped or injured by one. They are highly effective in keeping livestock on the right side of the fence - and it saves those of us who drive the roads from having to open/close gates.

 

[deserteagle71]

I remember seeing that once on a western road trip. Was wondering if that actually fooled the animals into thinking it was a cattle guard.

Works excellently! Cattle and horses will not cross those white lines.

 

[deserteagle71]

Cattle guards are not without injuries, human and cattle, and not recommend for any location where there is any pressure on the animals. They are hard on bicyclists and motorcycles as well.

Massachusetts is a nicely litigious area, and you now have knowledge of the danger.

??? I've practically lived on a motorcycle most of my life and crossed untold thousands of cattle guards. Unless you do something foolish like turning 90 degrees once on the cattle guard there can be no problem. Can't fit a 26" tire in a 4" crack!

 

[ponytug]

??? I've practically lived on a motorcycle most of my life and crossed untold thousands of cattle guards. Unless you do something foolish like turning 90 degrees once on the cattle guard there can be no problem. Can't fit a 26" tire in a 4" crack!

The suggestion was for a cattle guard at the end of the driveway, in at least a suburban area, so yes, a risk for a cyclist who took the corner too tight. Not something to be expected in the Boston area. Based on a gentle web search, there are at least a few cyclists who have managed to catch a cattle guard by not meeting it straight on.

I am no expert, but I think that cattle guards belong on open range, with straight roads in front and behind.

YMMV...

All the best,

Peter

 

[CADplans]

I remember seeing that once on a western road trip. Was wondering if that actually fooled the animals into thinking it was a cattle guard.

Of course it did,, it was painted by Wiley Coyote,,
He is famous for painting cattle guards, and tunnels,,
Ask Roadrunner,, He has seen MANY of The Wiley Coyote painted tunnels,,

 

[TMGT]

Seems kinda ridiculous that the OP would have to expend time and money to physically block them out, the horses aren't free range, there's someone guiding them.

If the only issue is the mess and the use of the road isn't a problem otherwise, then I would talk to the people about cleaning up after their "pets" or find another place to walk.
Hopefully they are reasonable.

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[CADplans]

If the only issue is the mess and the use of the road isn't a problem otherwise,
then I would talk to the people about cleaning up after their "pets" or find another place to walk.
Hopefully they are reasonable.

My neighbor has trees that drop branches on my driveway,,
Whenever I have to move one,, it ALWAYS is returned to his property,,
I do not want to be accused of tampering with something he owns,,

Maybe, the same thing would apply here, simply return the "belongings" of that neighbor?

 

[Jstpssng]

My neighbor has trees that drop branches on my driveway,,
Whenever I have to move one,, it ALWAYS is returned to his property,,
I do not want to be accused of tampering with something he owns,,

Maybe, the same thing would apply here, simply return the "belongings" of that neighbor?

Thank you for giving me my last good chuckle of the year!

 

[bigtiller]

Occasionally, when I mow the yard, my tires will pickup some fresh pooh from the local wild life. I park the tractor in my attached 3 car garage and I may not notice the stench until later in the evening or the next day.

So with that in mind, the OP has a ligament gripe about horse pooh on his private lane.
How much of a stink he makes about it is not for me to judge.

 

[Tomtint]

Hey OP. Have you talked to the person that runs the horse riding place?

Not yet, it's on my things to do list

 

[LD48750]

Of the "5 or 6 "owners" of the private road", how many consider this a *problem*?

 

[Jstpssng]

Of the "5 or 6 "owners" of the private road", how many consider this a *problem*?

I'm not sure why this matters. If he's a part owner and he feels it's a concern, then it's a concern. I'm big on allowing access to private property, but also believe that we need to respect that privilege.