>>> there are a couple of other reasons I believe. Bill Dorrance talks about bucking as a "balance adjustment" in horses, when overloaded, in ill fitting saddles, poor riders etc.
Yes, and wouldn't those fall into the general categories of fear, confusion, and/or pain? I think generally so. >>>> Also I was recently bucked off my horse stonewall and I believe it was more a defensive herd behavior thing. Maybe fear? Or confusion? >>>> A horse acts badly because of self preservation. I think so. Karen Thomas, NC -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.6/646 - Release Date: 1/23/2007 3:36 AM
