[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by LitespeedRider

The horses wear bags under their rears...(I plea the fifth on my thoughts about that).

Searching for a picture of a horse I found this....pathetic (and incorrect)

Just curious, do the "horse bags" capture the liquid waste as well as the solid waste?

I think that some states (including Floriduh) have smartened up on the emotional support animals. I know airlines have more restrictions on what pets fly free and what kind of animals they allow. Amazing what some people try to get away with, isn't it?

[asianthree]

We live near a community that has a training school for leader dogs for the blind. In early training the dogs wear support vests while on the streets and in stores, and when first introduced to their new partner. As training continues vests are no longer used, harness is still in place, and at times only a leash is used. We have had the privilege of watching this unbelievable process of dog and human bonding for over 60 years. A true service dog at work.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by LitespeedRider

That is the thing - there is no such thing as "legitimately registered". As is on the link I sent - the only real factor is a prescription from a Medical Doctor. "If" there was a real place to register a Service Animal that would be a good thing.

The State of Florida only recognizes Dogs and Miniature Horses as a "Service Animal". But some states allow any animal to be supposedly a Service Animal...there was the idiot who tried to bring a turkey onto an airplane. The guy who was having sex with a chicken. The dude with the parrot who bit off the tip of someones finger in a McDonalds and on and on and on.

At least Florida has made some limitations.

Based on your moniker, I assume you own a litespeed bike (nice). Can your dog accompany you when you ride, or do you no longer ride since your disability?

[LitespeedRider]

Yes

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by LitespeedRider

Yes

If yes to "can the dog accompany you on the ride", please be careful, especially in Florida. Dogs are not long distance runners, and in the hot summers, can overheat quickly.

[LitespeedRider]

Originally Posted by outlaw

If yes to "can the dog accompany you on the ride", please be careful, especially in Florida. Dogs are not long distance runners, and in the hot summers, can overheat quickly.

She would never be. But, I can not ride like I used to. Medications while making it possible to ride - prevent my heart rate from elevating beyond a certain point and distance (as a former pro) are certainly not going to happen.

We are playing with meds trying to regain a more "normal" (for me) lifestyle. Lucky for me, she has proven to know about issues hours and hours ahead of time, so I can plan accordingly.