First of all, I never said I was above the law.
You make it sound as though dogs should not be allowed period. You know, a horse may still bolt, even if the dog is leashed, then who is at fault? Me & my dog? I don't think so, especially if I am following the law.
I certainly do not want to see harm to any person, either grown or child.
Now.... lets talk about the Goose Pits and the planes that fly there. Several years ago, I was out hiking with a friend and my dog (on her leash btw) and witnessed what could have been a horrific accident because of either a lousy pilot or a malfunctioning plane.
This plane came headfirst down out of the sky and came crashing down NO LESS than 6 feet in front of the lead horse. I was standing about 10 yards away and THAT was to close.