Just want info if she is ok?
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Just want info if she is ok?
Do you have any more information on this incident Mrs. Jackson? Where she fell off? Who she is? or How bad were her injuries? Thanks.
She fell off in front of Treehouse
A French Canadian tourist was kicked by a horse a few days ago. I'm not sure where it happened. She had breakfast at my place. She was bandaged up in two places and could barely walk. Something has to be done about these illegal rouge horses on our beach. It's getting out of hand.
Perhaps a letter to the tourist board and Negril Chamber of Commerce by the person hurt?
Nurse Marcia I have been jumping up and down for the last 2 years. You will find my name in the Chamber minutes. Sad to say many businesses do not see the value of the Chamber. The last meeting I attended. Charela, CoCo La Palm, Treehouse, Rayon , Rockhouse that I can remember. I have sent photos to TPDCO....still waiting, phone call to Police, even offered to pay for pound truck to haul away. So I am working on it ....HELPQuote:
Originally Posted by Nurse Marcia
A couple of times they have almost run me over at a full gallop..ticks me off..plus the waste they don't pick up...
I love seeing the horses on the beach. I didn't realize they are illegal. Guess I'll keep my distance from now on! Sorry about the people getting hurt.
I'm sorry to hear that Gail, although not surprised. I know you try your hardest to get other hoteliers to do the right things but it's a hard job. I didn't mean to sound like you weren't doing anything - I know how hard you work.Quote:
Originally Posted by gailnegril
I have heard also that the horse ownership is questionable as well Rhodes Hall has seen a few missing. Stay well clear of them!
i haven't seen much in the way of horses, but last trip was in 2010, has it become more common?
jenb... used to be - probably because it's illegal - that beach horseback riding was early in the morning or later in the evening (less police presence walking the beach?). The last several years, they're out there at all times of the day, not trying to be inconspicuous at all. 3-4-5X a day... horses running along the beach & this is in the summer. My guess would be that the lack of consequences when they were on the beach infrequently led to an open acceptance & the current blatant disregard for the illegality of the act. Also, times tough so it's a way for some to earn some tourist $$$.
I remember meeting a kid on a horse a few reaches ago. He couldn't have been more than 14 but swore it was it his horse. He said for $15 I could ride it. I wasn't into it, but hey at least he wasn't begging for a handout ....
I want those kids in school. If they look young ask them why are they in school? Many of the operators eat at St Anthony's kitchen. If only they could get another skillQuote:
Originally Posted by gerryg123
No one should be riding the horses on the beach! Or running them,they don't belong there!
Gee,so horses on the beach are illegal,guess the police don't see the massive animals. Kinda like weed is illegal too,right?
Bingo! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
Have seen too many tourists almost run over my the horses running at full speed down the beach. I think it is too dangerous when the beach is full.
I saw several police fruitlessly chasing some guys on horseback a couple of weeks ago. The cops were on foot, and as they chased, the guys on the horses would run a little, then stop and laugh. I guess the cops need horses, too....but that might be even more dangerous. A merchant I spoke to suggested that the police have someone where the horses enter the beach to stop it. I don't know what the solution is. But, there has to be one.
One solution is to encourage tourists NOT to ride.... if they were not making money, they would leave. If you don't want to see horses on the beach, don't ride them and be sure to tell other tourists the same.
Once a few years back I did see the police run someone w/ a horse off the beach. Also true... the ones w/ the horses offering the rides are young teens/adolescents, still children. They need to be in school!
Young, possibly inexperienced horsemen and crowds of possibly inexperienced tourists are not a good mix. I've never ridden in Jamaica, but have observed some tack (equipment) to be in poor conditon to the point that I would not trust riding with it.
I love horses and spent most of my childhood/teen years caring for them so I could ride for free.