The difference here from the horses is that no one under the age of 18 can be with a hound unless the parent is with them and the fact the hounds are kepton a lease at all times and there are supposed to be muzzles on the hounds when they are being walked and coursed.... Catrin Skynith Meridies ************************************
No minors are allowed near the horses without a legal guardian. I have chased many children from the equestrian area whose parents sent them down to "see the horsies". Horses must be kept under control/restraint and supervised at all times. The additional insurance is invoked each time horses are on site to cover the SCA and it's officers. It does not cover the horse owner or property owner. An additional insurance "rider" for the property owner can be added. We also require waivers from anyone getting on a horse at an event or practice, regardless of if they use a weapon. Yes, dogs can be dangerous. But horses have teeth, hooves, and 1000+ lbs to back it up. Even if they aren't malicious, you can break bones and lose your life falling off a horse. I've had bruised toes and heels just from a friendly *lean* or a misplaced hoofstep. I've seen spectacular falls into fences because the rider couldn't keep their balance on a turn at the gallop. A frightened horse can be destructive of property and anyone that's in the way. And that's all before we start playing our games with sharp metal tipped weapons. All animals should be respected and understood for who they are and what they are capable of. As those in charge of animal activities at events, it is up to us to evaluate each animal for safety and sanity, and each owner/rider/handler for responsibility and competency. Peryn equestrian marshal Meridies ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/pkgkPB/SOnJAA/Zx0JAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
