Anyone else think that horses don't belong on the beach?
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Anyone else think that horses don't belong on the beach?
You have my vote. I know! I know! They're somebody's living .... but a lot seem sketchy. They belong in the countryside, with people who know how to handle and care for them. Properly. On riding on trails. They need to gallop and run - but not on a crowded beach, with kids! They poop on the beach, and that's a health hazard. Beach. Bare feet. Poop. Bad combo. There is no control.
We were at Canoe one night, and this horse just appeared, walked along the beach, and then took off up the freaking cliff road. No handler. Nobody to lead the "pack" and take charge. Horses need a leader. Whoever had that horse, got what they wanted ($$$) during the day, and then just let the horse go. You don't do that to such a majestic animal! That's terrible! They need care.
The JSPCA should be called in. They'd never sanction this practice. Control is needed. I doubt the Chukka Cove group would let this happen! Rules are for a reason. In this case, for the health and safety of a majestic and beautiful animal!
Just my 2 cents.!
Dogs and cats also poop on that beach...many locals pee in that same sand.....many tourist pee in that sand. All sorts of creatures discharge all sorts of bodily fluids in the water as well. Point is don't vacation in natures litter box if you have standards that exceed what is offered.
Chukka cove group=??? the same people that offer tours on the beach and in the ocean on horseback? link to tour: http://chukka.com/book-jamaica/detai...ive-adventure/
If so, I stopped 3-4 years ago at their stables and refused to do them any business because of the condition of their horses.
my 2 cents....
No they do not belong on the beach!
30+ years ago you never would see a horse on the beach.....
they just weren't around......just like Jet Skis
it wasn't till the last ten years or so that I have seen horses on the beach a lot....
Cool Runnings, Marko
Last December they were riding those horses at a full gallop. There are toddlers playing in the sand
on Negril Beach...they aren't aware or watching out for galloping horses. This is a SAFETY issue.
I wrote the Jamaica Tourist Board about it.
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Are the people who operate and manage the horse riding insured? Just wondering who is responsible if someone gets trampled to death by a horse. Guess I never really paid much attention to the horses until my last trip when I saw one galloping down the beach full speed without the rider.
lol, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say.....doubtfulQuote:
Originally Posted by Maryann
Just want to point out that before this three degrades into a mess we have seen before, the op has one comment ever. And joined on May 20.
Correct me if I am wrong,but my understanding is they aren't legal? I was there April/May and it seemed the riders were always looking over their shoulders. Anyone know for sure?
You didn't make your first post the month you joined?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hussyband
keep them off the beach for safety reasons, soon come
@ Jamaica Rob:
Perfect answer!
Does anyone else think that Lionfish don't belong in the Caribbean?
They belong in my belly!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rum-polephoreskin
I was snorkeling exclusively around Catcha, Ricks, Sir D's and Tensing Pen this trip.
I didn't see a lot of fish - not a lot of coral out there, but I saw zero lion-fish.
So Dash, did you tell them all to "Get in my belly"?
Seriously does anyone know if they are (hopefully) declining?
lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by rum-polephoreskin
Misti1,
I'm glad someone got that.
The 7-mile beach is too narrow for people and horses. But I love seeing horses in Negril! Occasionally a horse is brought to graze in the bushy area of my neighborhood, and once I saw a foal with its mother, sweet!
Not about horses. You know how often this type of thread degrades into what is essentially an argument. Call me pessimistic, but when I see something like that (on any forum where the topic will rile some up), my troll alert goes off. If in fact it is done sincerely, then I do apologize.Quote:
Originally Posted by booger
Beach???....There's a beach in Negril????
Hey Lola,
We saw a mare and foal one day up in Red Ground.
They were free ranging it.
The Mother was a buttermilk as I recall.
We were walking back from the Red Dragon.
BTW will someone tell me the shortcut over the hill?
Generally we need something downtown, but a short cut on one end or the other would be handy
I love horses but find the treatment of most horses used for business in Jamaica unacceptable. One day while walking the road a under weight horse with a rider too big for it came galloping past me pounding the hard pavement with no shoes. That poor horse will likely need to be put out to pasture before it's time. The soft ground of the beach was likely a blessing for this beast.
Only Red Plate horses are insured.:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maryann
lol!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by wnyjim
Rum...two ways to get back downtown when walking from Red Dragon...down the road you already took & up Hermitage Rd. that Red Dragon is located...about half way up the road there is only one (obvious) lane that you can walk down (there's a small & beautiful old church on it) that will drop you at the Scotia Bank. Both routes are pretty much equal distance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rum-polephoreskin
as a horseriderI would not enjoy riding on that beach at all... Way too many people and things to worry about ..esp. a little one running out in front or a horse (that one done not know well) getting spoked and bolting wildly down the beach..,, If you want to ride on a beautiful -secluded beach then check out country western stables in little london..they rent out horses -have acres to ride in as well as your own beautiful beach and you can swim with the horses in the ocean....
just doesnt make sense to have the horses on such a crowded beach....
It's about educating people... Tourists don't know any better. What's more romantic or exhilarating than riding a horse on a beach? . We certainly have tv to thank for that. I myself am planning on doing just that on my up coming trip but I am going somewhere where it should be done and I pray where the horses are cared for.
I must admit, the first time I visited Negril in 2010 I had not been on this board, I saw my first horse on 7 Mile beach early in the morning with a boy holding reigns and someone riding the horse. The only reason at the time I didn't approach to inquire was that was NOT my idea of riding. I had no idea it was illegal nor did I think about the safety issue and what it was doing to such a beautiful beach . I only saw this as something I always wanted to do and I wasnt sure about where else to go. Needless to say that trip I didn't ride any horses.
Maybe if the tourist commission put up a campaign in the airport advising tourists that its illegal...... If people stop doing it they will have no reason to be on the beach.
Hey Hussyband, I just wanted to see if there were others that felt the way I do. I don't like the thought of walking in Horse **** while I stroll down the beach in my bare feet. Your apology is accepted.