I love animals so don't take this wrong but if it was my animal or my safety in danger I would shoot.
I'd probably shoot it too. But I don't think horses up by houses will be in danger. These were horses out in pasture. The whole story could be just a story. The only reason I think it might be true, is this past year there suddenly was several reports of people seeing them around here. As soon as the cougar spotted the people tho they took off. I would actually like to see one:) I think it's neat seeing wild animals in the wild, even coyotes, I just don't want them killing my chickens.
Becky