Bird scarers

[Cornish on the Cob]

There are a few around our area at the moment. One being placed next to the train bridge in the corner of the field. So if a nervous horse reacted badly to the bang, the likelihood of a tragic accident is inevitable. Sorry, just needed to let off steam! Luckily mine didn't bat an eyelid!

 

[attheponies]

They are an absolute menace in my opinion! Our local estate manager is experimenting with kites that look like a bird of prey and are attached to a tall pole. The horses look but don't seem at all bothered -seems to offer a much betterand safer option.

 

[biggingerpony]

IMO they don't bother me as my girl is fine with them, I can see why they would with other people though!

 

[fizzer]

I find them a nightmare in some places, right next to gates on bridleways. Some poor lady came off at the weekend whilst attempting to open a gate and then bang!! luckily she and horse were ok. The worst thing is you just do not know they are there till they go off.

 

[JFTDWS]

I have one about 5m from my field. I had hoped it would desensitise Fergs, but he still wets himself when schooling in the nearby field and it goes off Still, he really ought to grow a pair and get over it...