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maro · 06-27-08, 10:19 PM

Why do small children always worry about the size of a horse. I have seen some kids go up and think they can pet a bear at the zoo, but when it comes to horses they worry a great deal more.

FluffNStuff · 06-28-08, 03:00 AM

I haven't noticed that to be honest, I found more that kids are afraid of all large animals. Elephants are a prime example-my favourite animal but I can't get my kids near them.

MorganManiac · 06-29-08, 03:38 PM

Most very young children shy away from me when I'm with one of the horses while the older ones often don't have sense to stay out of the way. I think tiny children are kind of expected to be afraid - I know I would be if an animal proportionately larger than me walked up to me.

eeyore · 06-30-08, 12:21 AM

Plenty of animals worry about other animals size, so it makes complete sense. There's also the fear of the unknown if they weren't raised around them. I would suggest a secure mounting block or ramp so that they can get to know the horse on the same level.

06-27-08, 10:19 PM	Worrys Post #1 (permalink)
maro Member Join Date: 06-11-08 Posts: 25	Worrys Why do small children always worry about the size of a horse. I have seen some kids go up and think they can pet a bear at the zoo, but when it comes to horses they worry a great deal more.

06-29-08, 03:38 PM	Worrys Post #3 (permalink)
MorganManiac Member Join Date: 03-02-08 Posts: 75	Depends on the age, I think Most very young children shy away from me when I'm with one of the horses while the older ones often don't have sense to stay out of the way. I think tiny children are kind of expected to be afraid - I know I would be if an animal proportionately larger than me walked up to me.

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06-28-08, 03:00 AM	Worrys Post #2 (permalink)
FluffNStuff Member Join Date: 06-11-08 Posts: 25	I haven't noticed that to be honest, I found more that kids are afraid of all large animals. Elephants are a prime example-my favourite animal but I can't get my kids near them.

06-30-08, 12:21 AM	Worrys Post #4 (permalink)
eeyore Member Join Date: 06-01-08 Posts: 25	Plenty of animals worry about other animals size, so it makes complete sense. There's also the fear of the unknown if they weren't raised around them. I would suggest a secure mounting block or ramp so that they can get to know the horse on the same level.

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