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Yes.  Without question.
Makes me wonder how much horse shit you have to avoid >

The Amish love to leave it every where >

Didn't even think about that, good point. Too bad they'll never know... >

While horse poop itself can be annoying and smelly and large, it's fundamentally different from dog poop. Dog poop is high in acid and protein and takes a long time to dissolve and return to the earth. Horse poop is basically composting plant matter and very good for the soil and enrichment of the ground.
So while I agree for some shared trails, it is more beneficial to the ground in the long run to leave around. >

At least clean it off the fucking roads tho >

Why? I'm curious as to why you feel this. >

Why do you think people want horse shit on their shoes or tires? >

it's really annoying when i'm driving my car and i have to avoid those stinky bikers allover the road >

Completely agreed. Horse shit never ran a red light. >

I posted this in my local semi rural community and was lynched (spelling?) They would also need to carry a shovel which is pretty impractical on a horse. Just ride around it, it’s organic. >

How is it impractical. You can just attach it to the saddle bag. >

Horses can walk/trot while they poop, and it can be hard to tell as the rider. How can they pick up something they never noticed?
Getting on and off a horse without a mounting block can be dangerous and difficult, how are they going to dismount in the middle of a trail?
Horse waste is completely different than cat and dog waste; a horses diet produces waste that decomposes safely for soil and plants, cats and dogs produce chemicals that can be damaging to the soil or plants. >

They literally make poop bags that the horse can wear. >

That fit to a carriage yoke, not to a saddle. The biomechanics of horses make holding weight on the rear of their haunches awkward and uncomfortable for the horse. >

I’d you’re going to be riding in public areas then why not have to make it wear it’s diaper?  You can love horses all you want and preach how healthy their poop is for the earth but nobody wants to walk or bike or whatever through it >

My local public beach has people ride on horses and sure the tide takes the shit away but it’s disgusting while it’s their and your running around bare foot >

Nah man my horse is gona shit in your living room and there’s nothing ya can do about, just a fact of life🤷🏻‍♂️ >

Lmao, you don’t deserve downvotes, my friend. I hope my updoot helps pulls you away from the abyss >

Lol didn’t even know I was in the abyss, thanks >

Your name reminds me of when I talk to my supervisor >

Cyclists hate : kids, families, people who are walking, people who are jogging, cars, motorcycles, dogs, trains, strollers, elderly people, people at large and now, horses. 
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone or everything was a cyclist. Oh I forgot, cyclist hate other cyclists too. One of the most selfish and entitled group. 
Be right back, my heart rate is getting too low, need to hop on my bike. >

You forgot scooters, wheelchairs, and e-bikes.  Oh how they despise e-bikes >

And the deaf or blind as you can't satisfactorily scream at them or flip them off for forcing you to slow down to a safe speed on shared right of way. >

Yeah but then rich people would have to be considerate of others >

This is a stupid comment. Are all horse owners rich? I highly doubt that lmao. >

Do you know a broke pay check to pay check horse owner? >

Yeah I do. It’s me and at least half of the other equestrians around me lmao >

Try getting rid of the horse then lmao >

Some people temporarily fall on hard times. Idk what to tell you. My horse costs me less than my car a month. It’s not even that expensive for some of us. 
Some of us who have horses just have this as a lowkey hobby. The “rich” people are the ones who own expensive show horses and massive properties, not miss Debby and Bill down the road with a handful of acres and 3 old cowhorses in the pasture.
At least i’m not one of them who leaves horse shit in the middle of the road I guess 🤷‍♀️ >

I do see horses especially for carriage rides in cities with bags under their tails that catch this.
But also, horse poop is fundamentally different than dog poop.  You can step in horse poop and you won't smell terrible, just like loamy earth.  It dries quickly, easy to wash off, and doesn't smell nasty in most cases.
Dog shit on the other hand if even a small bit gets on you takes forever to break down and reeks very strongly. >

Can confirm as someone who has stepped in both, unfortunately. >

Most horses are scared of large plastic bin bags. They hate the noise and the motion they make in the wind. 
Most drivers hate cyclists - they have to steer around them. But no one owns the roads so they have to share. Deal with it mate >

Seriously though. I respect cyclists but the minute you act like you’re some entitled asshole because “I’m at a disadvantage!” You chose to rock the roads in that two wheeled death trap, not me. 
I treat every cyclist like I would a car. You take up one parking spot, you get the same car length of space as I give every other car. Treated straight up equal. >

Imagine riding a bike outdoors and getting upset that you're getting dirty. 
There's a certain group of chemicals called soap that actually cleans dirt off you. >

At least they dont leave 5lbs of shit everywhere they go >

Just because things are a certain way, doesnt mean it is due to popular demand.  It is not like the majority of people came together and said "horses can poop wherever."   Idk why it is so hard for people to understand the nuance of how this forum works.  The only people that would probably condone this idea are horse owners which are a small majority of the population...EVERYONE else would probably say, "clean up your horse's shit."...... >

I’d say a majority would say I don’t give a shit. >

I’d go so far as to say, I don’t give a horseshit.
Thanks I’ll see myself out now >

Horse poop actually helps the environment, as it acts as a benefit. Dog poop damages the environment. Horses also are pretty much shitting out grass, and no meat, so there poop is no where near gross or as toxic as dog poops. >

How does horse poo on concrete roads help the environment? >

When it is washed/kicked off the concrete, it’s pretty much just pre-decomposed material compared to dog or human waste. >

Meh, it's basically compost. It enriches the soil as soon as the rain washes it off the road. >

Oh right, like the asshole cyclist that left his broken bicycle at my ag property so I could dispose of it for him is any better.
The dump is the other direction. >

Horse poo is very biodegradable, unlike dog shit. >

Doesn’t make it any less hazardous for people on motorbikes etc. >

It’s definitely less damaging; fall in horse shit, you smell like moldy grass for a bit and you have a green stain somewhere. Fall in dog shit, brown stain, smell like actual shit, and there are actual dangerous compounds in the shit. >

Nope
Sorry disagree unless perhaps it's somewhere kids would normally play.
When horses are on roads for example it's a safety issue for them to stop. >

Bahaha and I'll call you out for being a dirt bag.  Fair trade. >

Horse travel existed way before bikes so what gives you the right to judge? >

We used to dump human waste out our windows into the street, what’s your point? >

Horse poop is basically grass clippings.  Its not even close to being the same as dog poop. >

Yup. Take my upvote. No way in the world is any rider going to get off a horse and scoop up a kilo of horse poo for every dropping, for a substance that is quickly biodegraded, fundamentally beneficial to the environment, and not associated with human disease.
It doesn't even smell much.
I hope you achieve sub stardom with this one. Its one of the best I've seen👍 >

Where are these dog owners taking responsibility? Not in my fucking neighborhood. >

Where the fuck are horses shitting where you’re biking? Because I can’t think of a road, anywhere, getting shit on by horses that also have cycle traffic.
God dammit, I’ve got questions. >

Pennsylvania >

Where exactly is this a problem? >

Everywhere there are horses. >

But then we wouldnt have cheesy ass dads pointing them out saying "Road apples!!! Dont lick the tires!!!" >

It’s great on those long hikes and when you run out of food. You’ll want to consume it after it’s had a chance to dry out a bit, crunchy, yet moist. Better than granola, lots of fiber, and notes of burnt caramel and mushroom. >

Maybe get a horse too. Or hear me out here,get a different hobby so I'm not tempted treat you like a pinball. >

Hey dog owners don't pick after dogs either. And off leash them to attack cycles and horses. And wildlife and children. So when people complain about horses dogs do more damage >

None of that negates the fact that horse poop on a trail is annoying. >

Lifehack, duct tape a bag to their asshole >

Obvisouly depends on where, but at least have the curtesy to shove it off the road/trail. There is a pond near where I live that is popular for people to walk around. Sometimes people come there with horses. Whn the horses take a massive dump in the middle of the road the owner just leaves it. Like what the fuck. Bring a shovel to shove it to the ditch or get your damn boots dirty >

Absolutely true.  I also ride my bike on mixed-use trails and can't believe how lazy horse riders are not to stop and at least push the horse shit off the trail. >

How would you dismount from 3-6 feet above the ground, shovel shit while keeping an 800-1500lb animal from wandering off and jumping back up 3-6 feet on a trail?  Just to keep someone from stepping in what’s essentially grass clippings? >

If it's just too damned hard to clean up after your animal, then maybe ride somewhere walkers and cyclists won't have to deal with it.  It's pretty basic courtesy. >

I’d say that’s a reasonable request, if their waste actually had a negative effect.  The only reason there’s a law to pick up dog waste is because it’s harmful to the environment, not to keep people who are so unaware they can’t avoid stepping in shit. >

Horse chicks are hot and always have god tier donks >

Amen >

This is very funny thank you >

They have poop bags that attach to the horse somehow. >

I reckon people were riding horses in your area long before cyclists came along. But really it just isn't practical and horse shit is pretty benign. About as nasty as a bit of mud, really. That being said I do carry a dust pan scoop and bags when we lead the miniature horses into town to get groceries. Still have almost missed that they were pooping on the sidewalk sometimes because they do it in stealth mode when walking. >

Imagine having such a bad take. Do you know how many things we can say came before and because of that is superior? >

Tell that to the Amish.