Horsing Around

[Roadkill]

Mudd, exactly what i was thinking.  Also, "you are pretty cocky for a starving pilgrim"
Great movie

[**DONOTDELETE**]

you ever think about using a bow fishing set up for rabbits?  i'll bet that would work good on horse back.... couldn't be harder than standing up in a canoe.

[Flying Dutchman]

Looking good Charlie, I envy  you!  I wish I had the space and money to keep horses......

[yononindo]

Charly,
makes me proud to hear that it was me who got you inspired      


 

Originally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
.... The largest issue is getting down to retrieve arrows. He's a tall one to get back up on.

I love roving and stump shooting from horseback - getting on and off to retrieve my arrows keeps me fit and it is also a good way to train your horse to stand still while mounting.

Here are some horses that I´m training for mounted archery.

 

 

[yononindo]

Originally posted by Kirkll:
you ever think about using a bow fishing set up for rabbits?  i'll bet that would work good on horse back.... couldn't be harder than standing up in a canoe.

Kirkll,
I would not recommend using a bow fishing set up on a horse      if your horse gets tangled up with that line attached to the arrow you are in BIG TROUBLE !!!

I am not saying that it would be impossible, but you should make sure that your horse is well trained !!!


Here´s about my first bow fishing from horseback.

Riding into a shallow lake and waiting for them fish to come      
I was trying to land that fish without getting out of the saddle      
The idea was good but the horse did not like it at all  .....

I ended up with NO fish, a scared horse and something new I had learned that day    

Oh well .....  lesson learned    

[JC]

That's some skills Daniel. I ride at least weekly, during summer when nothing is in season often daily…but have yet to do more than fling a few while in the saddle. My biggest question is what do you do with your bow when you need both hands? I ride a lot through the woods, up and down hills and even though mine neck reign beautifully carrying a bow in the off hand is not practical.

I do a lot of scouting from horseback though. Not only a fun way to cover a lot of ground but I too have gotten well within bow range of deer this way, at least during off season.

[Stumpkiller]

I don't know how many rabbits we have walked past though. I have seen quite a few in past years. The largest issue is getting down to retrieve arrows. He's a tall one to get back up on.

 

Looks like great fun!

You need a short Mongol bow and add a reel and a few fish arrows with 80# test line.  Stay mounted and reel them bunnies in!

[hedgerowhuntr]

Originally posted by Kirkll:
you ever think about using a bow fishing set up for rabbits?  i'll bet that would work good on horse back.... couldn't be harder than standing up in a canoe.

Charlie, please tell you're at least thinking about trying this.....?  

[Easykeeper]

Nice looking guy there.  I understand the tall thing, it gets old walking around looking for a rock or log to get a step up for mounting.  

My old gelding was just short enough I could get up without a step, but he didn't like it.  He knew when I had a step or not and if I didn't he would take a wide stance, lock his legs, and give me that "you could at least loose a few pounds" look...  

[Cyclic-Rivers]

JC, I also scout while riding.  The thing bout your other hand..... if you watch Daniels videos, he can control the horse with his seat, core and legs.  no hands required.

I am not in control of my body to be able to do that.

Daniel,  as usual, awesome pictures!!  I am in awe.

Jason,  Daniel brings up a good point about the string. besides, I would be afraid of getting the arrow stuck in a log and the horse running.  I was just dinking around.

Tod, I know what you mean, El Jefe is 16-3 and I have to find a spot that is slightly downhill but he lets me get up. He is exactly shoulder height on me. There is no way I can do a leg over maneuver on him.  My wife's horse though is 15-1 and hes much easier to get up on.

 

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Kenny, to answer your question..... when he is eating.....no lol.  It was super freaking cold out so we didn't stay out more than a few minutes.

I have no intention on hunting from horse back.  Now dragging a deer out, that is definitely something I will do! A guy by the name of hooper on here has some good pictures of dragging deer with horses.

Charlie L.  Too funny, I was actually thinking of that story you told me on our drive....  I just have to say, getting off isn't so difficult but sometimes landing can be tricky...lol

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Flying Dutch.. the horse came to me at no cost up front.  He was a rescue horse.

The lady who had him loves him but is afraid of him after a bad fall that broke her back.   I only pay food, vet and farrier costs. I have this great situation as long as he stays at her farm.

The bonus is, I get to hunt her farm so really its a win, win, win!