r/horse_decimator_9000

Hi everyone,
I’d like to share the biggest project I’ve ever built.
Over the past several years I designed and built this full-size mechanical riding horse completely from scratch.
My goal was to recreate a realistic riding motion using woodworking, mechanical engineering and a simple drive powered by a standard drill.
Every part of the mechanism went through multiple prototypes before I was happy with the final movement. It took countless hours of designing, rebuilding and testing, but seeing it finally work made every setback worth it.
This project taught me more than any other build I’ve ever done.
I’d really love to hear what fellow makers think.
If you have any questions about the mechanism, design process or construction, I’ll be happy to answer them.

Do not worry, they were not euthanized, they were tortured and died painful deaths

I was out for a fun 4th of July MTB ride and I left from my house, which had about 5 miles of public road (3.5 mi being gravel) before getting to the trailhead.

Anyways, on my return from the trail I am back on the gravel road and have a mile or so left of gravel when I encounter a group of horseback riders. I’m on a decent, I know this trail/road and there is an outfitter that gives tourists a guide-led ride on this road. So I figure it’s one of them or maybe a family for a ride. I let the back of the group know I’m there, approach slowly and am on the opposite side of the road.

I’ve grown up in Montana and know horses, I spooked one a bit and said sorry , but the guide stops me a bit aggressively, he rides on and I’m like why isn’t he halting? I know a ride like this just needs the leader to stop and boom the rest would to.

Anyways, it’s all on the video, that’s how I felt when it happened. I was shook by this guy and I literally ran high school track exercises up this hill as a kid (I’m 36 now).

What do y’all think? Was I in the wrong? Should I talk to someone about this? There’s a local Facebook group I could always add it too.

Thanks y’all for your thoughts.

Happy fourth and happy riding!!!

Edit: wow this blew up!! Thanks for all your comments and feedback. Yes, I could have announced better, but on a road, not legally required.

I know the company this guy works for. I’m going to do the considerate thing and contact his employers and explain the situation. If they are willing to listen and reprimand him—okay. But if they ignore me or are just straight up rude, I think I’ll report the incident to the police and post on local Facebook pages.

Thanks again y’all.

Ride safe, have fun, and put out the positive vibes.

That poor panda bear... 🥺

LOOK AT THE PUR CAT MY GOD JUST TURN IT INTO GLUE AAALREEEAAADYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I believe this is propaganda.

The jorse is really trying to decimate the newest recruit

This horse is very photorealistic

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(Took from a r/batmanarkham post)

I also wanted to use this post to say that I'm sorry for yesterday's (now deleted) post... I usually overthink everything but didn't think twice about it and I'm really sorry. I have no excuses for it, so really, I can only say I'm sorry, everyone.