Fii
Well-Known Member
What do you regard as "not the done thing" even though , A) its not dangerous , B) it doesnt harm the horse or rider. But just because you dont like it, or think its right!
I smoke on hacks all the time. It teaches him good manners to stand in windy conditions whilst I struggle to light my cigarette inside my jacket
No.
As long as it's not directly causing the horse physical pain etc etc....I don't care what other people, their business.
Motto - Live and let live.
My only dislike is fluffy fleece sheep onesies for horses, but I wouldn't tell the owner it's naff.
When people go for a quick hack in their Jeffries 5 point and top of the range eventing boots ... Should be left for the competing ground !
And I would never be so lax as to drop a cigarette! They cost too much! If both hands are needed it goes between the teeth! Been caught out hunting when offered a cigarette and everyone moved off and it survived a good canter and 2 jumps in tact!
If horses and people are happy, so be it. Just like DS says.
Re the martingale thing. I ride all with a thin neckstrap not martingale. I spent 12 years riding with one when at the track and I instinctively reach for that in tricky situations instead of banging horse in mouth or falling off. My jumper mare will go in a running now and again but would rather her without. So assume that would make me a poser in most eyes here. Oh well.
Terri