Mr. Blondie Saves the Day!!!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

So Lisa W-B and I had Skyy and Mr. Blondie out in the 'hood today, doing some cardio work (which mostly consisted of our trying to convince them that, no, they were NOT going to die if they actually TROTTED), when we were set upon by The Raging Chihuahua of Death.

(What *is* it with these little dogs, anyway? Do they have no sense of just how BIG a horse is????)

We slowed to a walk as Lisa spied him charging across his yard, and he stopped, perhaps startled by the size of these things he was chasing.

And then testosterone took over his minuscule brain and he ran out into the road after us.

Well, THAT's just UNacceptable, so I turned Mr. Blondie around and trotted at the little bugger, growling "GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!"

By that time, his mom had emerged from the house and was attempting to call him back to the house. Between the three of us (mainly Mr. Blondie, I suspect), we got him part way down the driveway. So I turned to walk away, and he came after us again.

Turn, trot, "GIIIIIIIIIITTTTTT!", snap the hunt whip, back down the driveway.

Turn and walk away, "Yip yip yip yip yip!!!" coming after us again.

Lather, rinse, & repeat.

Somewhere during our horsie-canine pas-de-deux, I discovered that it's really important to make sure that your horse isn't standing on the lash of your whip if you want to crack it :rolleyes:

Eventually, he gave up and we were able to walk away unmolested. I hope the woman didn't think I was trying to beat her little darling - but I even more hope that the little turd will think twice about chasing after horses again :yes:

Mr. Blondie was quite pleased, I think, at being Hero for a Day. :lol:

[LisaW-B]

He totally saved our lives from the jaws of that fierce (fetlock-high) creature! He was a determined little dog, once he got over the initial "wow, those things are bigger than I thought they were." It would be very annoying to get dumped due to a chihuahua in a neighborhood that's filled with *real* scary things, like javalinas and dirt bikes.

Really, Mr. Blondie was very brave and good about it. :)

[DeeThbd]

Two words:
Hoof packing.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Dee

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Two words:
Hoof packing.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Dee
ROFLMAO!!!

That's perfect!!!

I can just see a Far Side cartoon, with a giant draft horse, foot lifted just enough to see a flatted rat dog on the sole of the hoof!!!

[Polydor]

ROFL!

Bad enough coming across the ankle bitter dogs in the neighbor hood but i've come across them riding in the mountains aka very known bear/cougar country! Off leash come running straight towards my horse, yapping all the way. My horse ( champ) just snorts, picks up the pace and would really like to chase/cut/herd it back to its owner who its anywhere close by. ( no where close as in at least 30 mins back on the trail??!!! ) Seriously in bear country!!

At least the guiding outfit we had jack russels who either rode on the saddles or on the horses rump when they went out with us. And they didn't bark!

I discovered that it's really important to make sure that your horse isn't standing on the lash of your whip if you want to crack it

hehe must have been entertaining trying to figure out why you couldnt!

P.

[LisaW-B]

Hey, does this mean Mr. B. is ready for cow sorting now? They're just bigger doggies, after all!

Hoof packing -- LOL.

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Hey, does this mean Mr. B. is ready for cow sorting now? They're just bigger doggies, after all!

I dunno - can I bring my hunt whip??

[Skeezix]

Cow sorting? I was envisioning the cat sorting commercial!!!

Still laughing at mental image of Mr. Blondie standing on the whip with you trying to snap/pop . . .

:)

[equineartworks]

Two words:
Hoof packing.
:lol::lol::lol::lol:
Dee

ROFLMAO!!!

That's perfect!!!

I can just see a Far Side cartoon, with a giant draft horse, foot lifted just enough to see a flatted rat dog on the sole of the hoof!!!

BWAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!!!!!

[asb_own_me]

I have two chestnut mares that enjoy nothing more than scaring/chasing dogs back ino their yards. Something about the "nasty mare face" transcends species, and those dog suddenly understand they should Go. Away. Now.

Good job Mr. Blondie!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

After our earth-shattering success in driving back the Chihuahua of Death, I was thinking that what we need is a series of larger & larger dogs, as a training exercise.

Like how you start over ground poles (Chihuahuas), then cross rails (Jack Russells), 2' verticals (your average mid-sized mutts), oxers (labs or retrievers), combinations (German Shepherds or Dobies), and finally whole courses (wolves).***

Lisa W-B's trainer has a bunch of JRTs, but I'm sure, living at a boarding/lesson barn, they would never even contemplate trying to chase a horse :eek:


Regarding the stepped-on whip - fortunately, once I realized what was going on, I was able to nudge Mr. Blondie with my right leg and he obligingly shifted his weight and released the whip. I guess the trick is to keep it *away* from the horse - or get a taller horse :lol:



***PLEASE!!!! Do not take these choices as being disparaging to any of the breeds listed - I'm just trying to work my way up in size here (and probably not doing a really good job :lol:)

[amdfarm]

You are more than welcome to practice on my neighbors unruly yellow Lab who thinks he's invincible. Been hit by a car twice and chased by my horse a few times, too. Stupid dog, barks and growls until I turn my horse to face him and then come at him. He's a coward, tucks his tail and runs back home. I know my horse would never hurt him intentionally by kicking or striking at him, as he's not scared of dogs. But if I'm riding a different horse and plan on going that way, I call my neighbors and make sure they're either outside w/ him or he's in the house. Well both their dogs, now they have two and the young one has learned the Lab's new tricks and he's a Whippet. I know my Percheron stallion could easily flatten him if he was provoked enough.

[Sue from Auckland]

Somewhere during our horsie-canine pas-de-deux, I discovered that it's really important to make sure that your horse isn't standing on the lash of your whip if you want to crack it :rolleyes: Drink splutter!!!!! Yippy ti yi yo git along little doggies
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[Calvincrowe]

Well, it wasn't a Chihuahua, but I once lifted my mare's foot to clean it, only to find a smashed frog, betwixt shoe and..er..her frog! :eek: Gross!?! Yes, yes it was. Poor little froggie..and it wasn't so little. Uck-ee.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

...I still can't get over "Chihuahua of Death..."

[Reynard Ridge]

Any chance the little buggers name was Cerebus? :lol:

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Reynard Ridge - only 1 head, so probably not. But it was barking enough for 3.

Calvincrow - that is JUST GROSS> :dead: