Great stuff! I would think one might want to have a knife in a sheath on their hip in case these techniques fail and you get dismounted which you can get at while your attacker has his hands on you.
I would think a knife is a standard trail tool anyway. Maybe even a machete for cutting vines and what not.
A handgun might be kinda kewl too, for keeping rabid dogs and other such critters away from you and your horse.
Heavy wire cutters in your person might make sense if horsey gets a wire of some kind stuck on a leg. You can use them as a hammer, as well in an emergency.
Tools!
Great advice....
Best thing is not to ride alone. I do carry a set of fence pliers a knife, a temper, and have long reins to beat you with and a tall horse that is quick to turn....
I also pay attention..Your horse will tell you if something isn't right, he can heard and smell long before you realize it. Atleast my trail horses do. The worst thing I think that would happen is your horse bolts because he thinks that man is going to eat his azz up.
That will help if you hang on but most riders are in thier own little world and a spook can unseat you quickly. So main thing is pay attention and be prepared at all times if your alone or even with others. Ya just never know.....when the shiat is gonna hit the fan...:shrug: If I tell a person walking towards my horse or is coming at the horse itself..I tell them to back off that he will kick you that usually backs them off as I'm swinging his azz around towards them.
Just don't trust anyone.....
