Stories from the sand... "Runaway horse"

[Lady Jane]

On April 5th we saw a runaway horse with its saddle under its belly galloping really fast without its handler. He was running like crazy after it and got it at Wavz park. He then got the saddle on correctly and raced back up the beach like he was in the Kentucky Derby. Meanwhile two small children from our resort were playing at the waters edge. The 4 year old was oblivious of the horse. This could have turned out REALLY bad. I was so angry and the poor parents were really frightened.
Later the same day at sunset another rider was racing his horse down the beach going so fast the horse almost lost its footing right in front of White Sands. Imagine a 1200 pound horse falling on you? Again I was seething. Minutes later the Police Jeep came driving down the beach. those horses have GOT TO GO!!!!

[Fred Stripe]

On April 5th we saw a runaway horse with its saddle under its belly galloping really fast without its handler. He was running like crazy after it and got it at Wavz park. He then got the saddle on correctly and raced back up the beach like he was in the Kentucky Derby. Meanwhile two small children from our resort were playing at the waters edge. The 4 year old was oblivious of the horse. This could have turned out REALLY bad. I was so angry and the poor parents were really frightened.
Later the same day at sunset another rider was racing his horse down the beach going so fast the horse almost lost its footing right in front of White Sands. Imagine a 1200 pound horse falling on you? Again I was seething. Minutes later the Police Jeep came driving down the beach. those horses have GOT TO GO!!!!

But who was the guy who walks on the beach with sand in the plastic bottles?

[Lady Jane]

But who was the guy who walks on the beach with sand in the plastic bottles?

A friend of Rob and Lisa

[Angel]

The horses SHOULD NOT BE ON THE BEACH AT ALL!!!

[goldilocks]

not sure why the horses are looking sideways, unless the rider is trying to slow them. horse's eyes are set on the sides of their head so they have great peripheral vision which is why they sometimes get spooked by something unexpected coming from behind or to the side. my favorite pony was freaked out by plastic bags blowing in the wind and I had to use the emergency pull up more than a few times. yes, the technique does come with experience, and screaming most certainly does not help the situation. poor girl!

horses should never be galloping on a beach full of people. I have not ridden the beach horses in Jamaica for two reasons: they are too small for me - I need 16 hands or better, and the tack (saddle/bridle) is in most cases not up to par. I've seen some that is downright dangerous, like a saddle tied on with some random rope. not to mention lack of hardhats.

[nori]

so many times i have seen horses racing along the beach. its dangerous for everyone including the horses.
Also, not make too much of a fine point here, an inexperienced rider pulls hard on one rein to turn the horse can actually cause the horse to flip on their side, crushing the rider. Remember those Hollywood Westerns? thats the trick and it can result in injury to both rider and horse. Better to slowly turn the horse's head and stay calm.

[Papa Georgie]

Write the Jamaica Tourist Board about this issue. I did.

http://www.mot.gov.jm/content/jamaica-tourist-board-jtb

They have a "contact us" link.

[Richie B]

Write the Jamaica Tourist Board about this issue. I did.

http://www.mot.gov.jm/content/jamaica-tourist-board-jtb

They have a "contact us" link.

Thanks for the link Papa G. Sent my 2 cents worth to the J.T.B.

[Accompong]

Write the Jamaica Tourist Board about this issue. I did.

http://www.mot.gov.jm/content/jamaica-tourist-board-jtb

They have a "contact us" link.

Thanks for the link, Papa Georgie.

I added my concerns to the JTB. In the long run, tourists will spend more money when the beaches are clear of Jet Skis and horses, in my opinion. That will be better for the Jamaican Economy in the long run.

Peace and Guidance

[Lady Jane]

Oh and if you are interested in riding the horses inn the beach, you may want to bring some sanitizer for the saddle. We watched a young girl make a soft porn movie on one of the horses. She was completely naked, having the jockey film her while she did her stuff on the horse. Ewwwwww