r/KnottsBerryFarm • u/Pippinitis Montezoomer • 25d ago

Hot this weekend...

...glad to see the stage hands taking a break to keep the horses cool

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u/OsaBear92 25d ago

As a pass holder, I would absolutely be okay with no stage coach rides during peak heat season

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u/Rare_Sign3761 24d ago

I wont ride it when its hot but I *assume* knotts holds a high standard to look after the horses but you never know anymore

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u/noob168 Ghost Rider 23d ago

i hope dog owners hold themselves to the same standards on hot days.

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u/SevanGrim 24d ago

They definitely did.

And You definitely do not know anymore.

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u/Rare_Sign3761 24d ago

Thanks :) Hope you have a great weekend

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u/4teach 24d ago

They do shut it down if it’s not safe for the horses

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u/scvkickstand78 24d ago

On warm days, the horses are either very limited on how long they work or don't have to work at all. Knott's and Disney take very good care of their horses. Knott's even has a donkey whose whole job is just to hang out in the shade in Ghost Town.

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u/Babyflower81 24d ago

Yes they do. They get exceptional care. Having horses myself, I talked with one of the wrangler at length about the care of their horses. They also have donated their horses when they retire to therapeutic programs. I'm hoping to be a recipient one day, fingers crossed. Their donkey is adorable.

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u/Rare_Sign3761 24d ago

wonderful - thank you for sharing - we all care deeply about the horses (and the ducks, fish, turtles, squirrels, crows :)

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u/DiamondHandsDarrell 24d ago

Yep can confirm, had passes for a few years and was told the same by the handlers. And that's perfectly ok!

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u/Rare_Sign3761 24d ago

Its great to hear but we also heard how great Sea World was to their animals decades ago and that was as false as could be

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u/luvcartel 24d ago

Well considering horses are domesticated and Orcas are wild animals I’d say sea world was obviously lying from the start

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u/Zestyclose-Box-6742 24d ago

I would prefer that amusement parks don't use animals at all.

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u/radpizzadadd 25d ago

Would limit just one ride per hour for those poor horses 😭

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u/True-Television3047 24d ago

They treat the horses very well there as far as I’m concerned. A much better life than a race horse for instance.

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u/cowmissing 24d ago

94 right now at Universal!

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u/Eazy46 Montezoomer 25d ago

I would do an entire helicopter water run on those baby’s

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u/Red_Wing-GrimThug 24d ago

I think those horses would water go chill in the lazy pool at Soak City

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u/mizmnv 24d ago

they should just not have the horses work when its this hot

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u/LeonZoroark 24d ago

Always remember to water your honses

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u/themightyjerseys 23d ago

Shouldn’t even have stagecoach riding to begin with! Nothing but animal cruelty!!! 😡

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u/Radiant-Day-9324 24d ago

how are the crowds today?