There is always a danger during late summer or early fall of bees invading the trails that you may be riding your horse on. So what do you do if bees attack you and your horse?
Lets consider what your horse will do if he's attacked. He may rear up, buck like a crazy horse and he will probably run for safety. To a horse the safe place will be his stall inside the barn.
If you can get off the horse before the bees start stinging, then do so quickly, leaving the reigns draped over the horses neck so he can run back to the barn freely. If there is a water source near by head to it and dive right in. If there is no water source run and run and run, the bees will give up after a minute or two and you will both be fine. You will just have to walk back to the barn. Your horse will be waiting for you with a smile on his face.
If the bees attack suddenly and you can't dismount safely and quickly. Then you must flatten yourself along the horses back and hold on tight with your legs and be prepared to take a fast ride back to the barn. lying low on the horses back is important because you don't want to hit your head on the barn or stall door when the horse races through with you on him.
keeping your head attached is the preferable method. Just keep from panicking and you both should be just fine.
As a side note all barns should be equipped with a Epi-pen just in case you or any others need it.
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