CobsGalore
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People who ride with sunglasses on, I don't know why but it really annoys me and I think it looks silly!
Are you a horsey snob?
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Ebenezer_Scrooge
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Kokopelli
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You can look at a clean horse or ride a dirty one.
Elsiecat
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Well, I suggest 99% of you never come up to my stables and see me out and about! Your hate me!
Live and let live I say.
Live and let live I say.
elijahasgal
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Major pet hate, People who know they are doing something wrong while riding, who dont make the effort to change. Like someone I know who says "I know I am a lopsided rider" then does long distance on thier horse, but doesnt work at straightening up.
Too much bling
Smoking on horseback,
Naked skullcaps (retreived my silk from low trees enough times....)
Flash nosebands and crank nosebands cranked tight. Flash nosebands anyway, put on just because everyone has one.
People keeping their horses alive because they cant face to put them down
People being blind about how fat their horse is, even after fat related issues and much treatment by vet, because they want to show.
People who are too snobby to wear Hi Viz because it looks naff, and then ride in places where it would be highly beneficial.
Too much bling
Smoking on horseback,
Naked skullcaps (retreived my silk from low trees enough times....)
Flash nosebands and crank nosebands cranked tight. Flash nosebands anyway, put on just because everyone has one.
People keeping their horses alive because they cant face to put them down
People being blind about how fat their horse is, even after fat related issues and much treatment by vet, because they want to show.
People who are too snobby to wear Hi Viz because it looks naff, and then ride in places where it would be highly beneficial.
Natz88
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The only 2 things I can think of is people who don't pick horses feet out before putting to bed or riding. I wouldn't say anything as it's not my buisness & we all have different ways of doing things.
The other is people who judge or comment about something without knowing why. For instance I have one of mine in a pelham with double reins & a flash. I have heard the little whisper as I go by, but I would rather people ask me as there is a perfectly good reason for it.
Apart from that nothing bothers me as long as all is happy & healthy
The other is people who judge or comment about something without knowing why. For instance I have one of mine in a pelham with double reins & a flash. I have heard the little whisper as I go by, but I would rather people ask me as there is a perfectly good reason for it.
Apart from that nothing bothers me as long as all is happy & healthy
freckles22uk
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People that need to twitch/sedate a horse to pull its mane as it plays up, well perhaps its trying to tell you something like ''it bl00dy hurts!''
Whiskers being trimmed off..
people that wont wear hi-viz as its not cool
people that give their horse a ''full clip'' just because its easier in spring when it moults
horse stabled 24/7 for no reason
over rugging
...
Whiskers being trimmed off..
people that wont wear hi-viz as its not cool
people that give their horse a ''full clip'' just because its easier in spring when it moults
horse stabled 24/7 for no reason
over rugging
...
tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
Personally I think all girls should ride white andalusians or spotty horses side-saddle with pointy hats and beautiful dresses with tinkly bells and...
Men should ride upon black stallions preferably of Fresian origin or some sort of destrier, in smart long boots and jackets with a sword by his side...
I know, I know, I live in dreamland and I rather like it
Men should ride upon black stallions preferably of Fresian origin or some sort of destrier, in smart long boots and jackets with a sword by his side...
I know, I know, I live in dreamland and I rather like it
tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
Actually that made me cringe a little... Twitches!
Prince33Sp4rkle
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wouldnt say its snobby, but it annoys the heck out of me when people have a horse, but do everything they can to avoid spending a single minute looking after it.....eg *deep litter* (but actually barely bother to muck out so stable is a stinking sopping pit), dont bother to re-do rugs, let alone groom horse, check for injuries, pick feet out etc so horse spends weeks in lop sided soaking wet rugs that are gradually rubbing big bald patches where they are pulling, with mud caked legs and grit and poo filled feet.
dont clean their tack, dont mend broken tack or rugs, in fact barely do more than pull horse from stable to field and vice versa.
WHY HAVE A HORSE AT ALL!!!!!!
grrrrrrr.
dont clean their tack, dont mend broken tack or rugs, in fact barely do more than pull horse from stable to field and vice versa.
WHY HAVE A HORSE AT ALL!!!!!!
grrrrrrr.
Puppy
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My mother has to wear sunglasses when it's sunny or windy because of an eye condition. This often includes when we ride. Maybe you shouldn't be so judgemental.
POLLDARK
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It may look silly, it feels silly, but my eyes will not tolerate glare & so on bright days I am forced to wear them. The glare is especially bad when I ride the grey, he seems to reflect a lot of shine !
Coldfeet!
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People who have had a pony for 5 mins and proceed to tell the world how to do it.
People who overfeed
people who reel them in, strap them down and proceed to Rolkur their pony all trussed up like a christmas turkey and lunge for an hour when the pony cant see where its going, breath or move properly because its head is jammed in. Shortcuts are no subsitute for good horsemanship, the overuse of straps and gadgets shows a distinct lack of knowledge and skill.
People who look down their noses at other horse owners because they think their horse is better for whatever reason even thought their big shiney expensive dynamite stick cant do any job asked of it without a massive fuss.
PINK!
People who overfeed
people who reel them in, strap them down and proceed to Rolkur their pony all trussed up like a christmas turkey and lunge for an hour when the pony cant see where its going, breath or move properly because its head is jammed in. Shortcuts are no subsitute for good horsemanship, the overuse of straps and gadgets shows a distinct lack of knowledge and skill.
People who look down their noses at other horse owners because they think their horse is better for whatever reason even thought their big shiney expensive dynamite stick cant do any job asked of it without a massive fuss.
PINK!
Parachute
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People hacking out with one hand on the rains and one hand holding a mobile phone and texting. 
Oh and people who have no manners!! HATE it.
Oh and people who have no manners!! HATE it.
wiglet
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The following winds me up...
Smoking - just not correct these days is it...
Loose hair - tie it back, it looks scruffy
Adults wearing jodhpurs and jodhpur boots - you are an adult, wear breeches and long boots or short boots with chaps/gaitors
Children wearing long boots - you are a child, wear jodhpur boots
Anyone riding with a coat/gilet unfastened - zip/fasten up, it looks untidy
Riding without a hat - because they'll never fall off will they...
Riding on roads without hi-vis because they think it's uncool
Riders on roads and not thanking drivers who slow down - gives us all a bad name
Could go on but won't
These are just my views, not aimed at anyone specifically and I would never mention them to anyone in real life
Smoking - just not correct these days is it...
Loose hair - tie it back, it looks scruffy
Adults wearing jodhpurs and jodhpur boots - you are an adult, wear breeches and long boots or short boots with chaps/gaitors
Children wearing long boots - you are a child, wear jodhpur boots
Anyone riding with a coat/gilet unfastened - zip/fasten up, it looks untidy
Riding without a hat - because they'll never fall off will they...
Riding on roads without hi-vis because they think it's uncool
Riders on roads and not thanking drivers who slow down - gives us all a bad name
Could go on but won't
These are just my views, not aimed at anyone specifically and I would never mention them to anyone in real life
Archangel
Normal, 10 cats ago
A bridleway runs past my cottage 
the number of people who ride past going "steady, steady, steady" and give me filthy looks for breathing. I usually say "sit up" "leg on". Always goes down a storm
Goodness knows what they will do when the pigs arrive..
the number of people who ride past going "steady, steady, steady" and give me filthy looks for breathing. I usually say "sit up" "leg on". Always goes down a storm Goodness knows what they will do when the pigs arrive..
HeresHoping
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People who ride on the bottom ring of their Dutch 3 ring gag. All. The. Time. I am afraid that I do find it quite hard to keep my mouth shut on that one.
Buds_mum
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Haha rebelrebel do one better, the bridleway we have to use the man next to has pigs, donkeys and now.... An ostrich!! That's leg on and sit up!
Bambi.
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People who saw at their horses mouths to try and get their head down and then thinking their horse is working in an outline! Way too many people I know do this!
Also I do think it looks silly to have all the gear and gadgets you can find on a horse just to do schooling or hacking out! I like it to be simple but if it doesn't affect the horse then thats fine- I just chuckle to myself!
Also I do think it looks silly to have all the gear and gadgets you can find on a horse just to do schooling or hacking out! I like it to be simple but if it doesn't affect the horse then thats fine- I just chuckle to myself!
tallyho!
Following a strict mediterranean diet...
A bridleway runs past my cottage
Goodness knows what they will do when the pigs arrive..
Lol what about an alpaca for good measure...
ebonyallen
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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
Sniggers, that will not go down well
as you say in other thread your horse do what you want ShadowHunter
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Smoking on horse back, really gets to me, theres no need. do it after or before!
Texting while riding, disaster waiting to happen really..
Mucky horses can annoy me too, i know with the weather it's not always possible to keep them spotless. but too me, its a part of owning a horse that it's kept clean and presentable surly..
Dont mean to offend.
Texting while riding, disaster waiting to happen really..
Mucky horses can annoy me too, i know with the weather it's not always possible to keep them spotless. but too me, its a part of owning a horse that it's kept clean and presentable surly..
Dont mean to offend.
misterjinglejay
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Other than the obviously - too much unneeded tack, no high viz, riding in trainers, no horse management skills, etc I hate lead ropes and lunge lines not tied up properly, and untidy tack rooms - no excuse!
Caol Ila
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I am a massive snob, of course.
Some things That I am Snobby About:
Flash nosebands. It doesn't make your horse accept the contact; it just conceals the fact that he's not.
Running martingales. I have yet to see one stop a horse from going round like a llama, or from tanking off. They do, however, interfere with your connection to the horse's mouth.
Pulling horse into an outline via inside rein, usually with a floppy outside rein and minimal or no leg or seat aids. It's like riding your poor horse with the handbrake on and puts it off balance. I think everyone who uses this should try it on my horse. You will find yourself not going very far, or very fast.
People who's understanding of passing left to left in an arena involves going to the inside just enough to give the rider on the rail about a centimeter of air between their stirrup and yours. Do you know for sure that their horse is going to be okay with feeling squashed between you and the rail?
The guy I used to know who always rode his horse in a rollkur position with a firm contact in a hackamore with huge feck-off shanks. Just, no. No wonder he had such trouble catching his horse from the field. If I were your horse, I wouldn't let you catch me, either.
People who have to twitch/sedate/whatever to pull a mane. Fair enough doing that for medically necessary procedures like teeth floating, but why put your horse through something it hates and that surely must be painful in order to ascribe to a completely human and arbitrary construction of aesthetics?
Leaving a headcollar that's tied to something lying on the ground while you're riding. I can always visualise a horse getting loose and getting its legs caught.
People who do things like shout, "Stand! Stand! Stand!" at a wiggley horse who clearly is not "standing," most likely because while the handler thinks the horse has connected that word to the desired behaviour, it probably hasn't. For all the horse cares or understands, you could be standing there shouting, "Bagel! Bagel! Bagel!"
Similar to the above, people who missed the day in class when they taught that you need to reward to the behaviour you want with a release of pressure, at the very least. The horse will never learn to stand, or bend, or go on the bit, or whatever else, if you're constantly making nagging demands but not actually rewarding the horse with decent timing and feel when it tries to figure out what you want.
Some things That I am Snobby About:
Flash nosebands. It doesn't make your horse accept the contact; it just conceals the fact that he's not.
Running martingales. I have yet to see one stop a horse from going round like a llama, or from tanking off. They do, however, interfere with your connection to the horse's mouth.
Pulling horse into an outline via inside rein, usually with a floppy outside rein and minimal or no leg or seat aids. It's like riding your poor horse with the handbrake on and puts it off balance. I think everyone who uses this should try it on my horse. You will find yourself not going very far, or very fast.
People who's understanding of passing left to left in an arena involves going to the inside just enough to give the rider on the rail about a centimeter of air between their stirrup and yours. Do you know for sure that their horse is going to be okay with feeling squashed between you and the rail?
The guy I used to know who always rode his horse in a rollkur position with a firm contact in a hackamore with huge feck-off shanks. Just, no. No wonder he had such trouble catching his horse from the field. If I were your horse, I wouldn't let you catch me, either.
People who have to twitch/sedate/whatever to pull a mane. Fair enough doing that for medically necessary procedures like teeth floating, but why put your horse through something it hates and that surely must be painful in order to ascribe to a completely human and arbitrary construction of aesthetics?
Leaving a headcollar that's tied to something lying on the ground while you're riding. I can always visualise a horse getting loose and getting its legs caught.
People who do things like shout, "Stand! Stand! Stand!" at a wiggley horse who clearly is not "standing," most likely because while the handler thinks the horse has connected that word to the desired behaviour, it probably hasn't. For all the horse cares or understands, you could be standing there shouting, "Bagel! Bagel! Bagel!"
Similar to the above, people who missed the day in class when they taught that you need to reward to the behaviour you want with a release of pressure, at the very least. The horse will never learn to stand, or bend, or go on the bit, or whatever else, if you're constantly making nagging demands but not actually rewarding the horse with decent timing and feel when it tries to figure out what you want.
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Undecided
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Tails that aren't brushed and drag on the floor and manes that aren't pulled. Horses without a bridlepath (is that what its called?) cut into the mane so I have to try and split long, matted, tangled hair in two to make it more comfortable for the horse. Can probably think of much more. I however ride with a neckstrap when hacking or jumping, he doesn't need a martingale but I'd like something to hold onto in his yeeha moments instead of socking him in the mouth.
Rhodders
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I ride out with my dog, never go without her, we don't ride on roads, she doesn't chase anything and is perfectly well behaved and my horse prefers the company of her rather than solo. I have 2 dogs, one of them can't be relied upon so he doesn't come with me, I think after owning my dog for 7 years and my horse for 5 years i'm qualified to know if I'm dangerous or not
Pongwiffy
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An it harm none, do what ye will.
As long as people take responsibility for their choices and actions, it's up to them. i.e. if you are a bit nervous and you choose to own a highly strung or young horse don't expect the entire world to stop in it's tracks so you can pass by without incident.
As long as people take responsibility for their choices and actions, it's up to them. i.e. if you are a bit nervous and you choose to own a highly strung or young horse don't expect the entire world to stop in it's tracks so you can pass by without incident.
wench
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Sorry dont agree with this one... one of my horses was a total princess... was going hunting and had to be plaited up... had to twitch him to do it.
The stupid great brute wasnt actually scared, he was just being hysterical, but had to be twitched to have it done.
Archangel
Normal, 10 cats ago
Excellent ideas
However you have reminded me that about 20 years ago
I used to hack past a place that had a lion enclosure 
Not a steady, steady to be heard… more
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marmalade76
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I sometimes ride in sunglasses. If I happen to have them on before I ride they stay on whilst I ride 'cause if I took them off I wouldn't be able to see and I can't always be arsed to go back to the car and swap them for my normal glasses.
I have several pet hates - bling; anything too loud, cartoony, pink or purple on a horse ('tis disrepectful/insulting); people who use tack/gadgets their horses don't need just because they think it looks good/makes their horse look more of a handful; those martingales that have length adjusting buckles on the bits that go to the reins (think of the weight bouncing around on the mouth); rugging unclipped natives (lost count of all the folks on FB looking for turnout rugs for shetlands!!), youngsters and foals; people who dress themselves and their horse up to the nines just for a schooling sesh or hack (obviously have far too much time on thier hands); hats put on the back of the head with the fringe sticking out of the front; tails that are too long, people who make no effort at all to be correctly turned out for hunting and showing (I don't expect them to go out a buy a whole new wardrobe, but it's not hard to ditch the bright coloured numnahs, etc); flashes, cranks; not saying thanks to drivers who slow down; people who buy a certain breed/colour just because it is 'stunning' or 'different' rather than because it will suit their needs as a riding horse and people who stand on their horses' backs.
Also agree with Littlelegs, cannot stand folks who expect the whole world to stop what it's doing just because they're out on their horse.
Who the hell do I think I am, eh??