Bit of a rant

[eahotson]

Just a bit of one.When I bought my little cob I knew she was a laid back, safe small cob.I didn't think I was buying a wired to the eyeballs warm blood.Safe little cob is what I wanted and what I got.I am elederly and with limited nerve. I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

 

[Catbird]

She sounds perfect people should mind their own business

 

[Barton Bounty]

Its a stigma, i have friends who all have good solid reliable cobs , some fiesty and some soo safe you could let your granny ride them. Love cobs

 

[Rowreach]

Just a bit of one.When I bought my little cob I knew she was a laid back, safe small cob.I didn't think I was buying a wired to the eyeballs warm blood.Safe little cob is what I wanted and what I got.I am elederly and with limited nerve. I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

How lovely that you have found the right horse, to suit you, and that you are having such fun with her.

 

[eahotson]

Thank you.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Just a bit of one.When I bought my little cob I knew she was a laid back, safe small cob.I didn't think I was buying a wired to the eyeballs warm blood.Safe little cob is what I wanted and what I got.I am elederly and with limited nerve. I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

Poor rant
Cob is perfect, as you wanted, tell the eejits to bog off

 

[Arzada]

I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

Do you mean that they are fortunate to be offered a ride on her? And then they criticise her?

 

[black and brown]

They're probably secretly jealous that you are able to enjoy your horse without the stress. Maybe they are over- horsed but too scared to admit it. You are the lucky one.

 

[Tiddlypom]

You are too polite! Your mare is perfect for you, they are just empty vessels making noise- no knowledgeable horse person would make such derogatory remarks.

Do you want us to concoct the perfect barbed put down for you to use if it happens again? There are some sharp minds on here…

 

[AmyMay]

Just a bit of one.When I bought my little cob I knew she was a laid back, safe small cob.I didn't think I was buying a wired to the eyeballs warm blood.Safe little cob is what I wanted and what I got.I am elederly and with limited nerve. I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

Just tell them to do one. As we’ve all said before….

 

[eahotson]

You are too polite! Your mare is perfect for you, they are just empty vessels making noise- no knowledgeable horse person would make such derogatory remarks.

Do you want us to concoct the perfect barbed put down for you to use if it happens again? There are some sharp minds on here…

Yes

 

[eahotson]

Do you mean that they are fortunate to be offered a ride on her? And then they criticise her?

Yes because she is on full livery with exercise but soon I will be changing yards.

 

[toppedoff]

I won't ever forget when my mums friend got denied livery because she had a cob and the owner didn't want her yard to look like a "gypsy" site

 

[splashgirl45]

Everyone should have a horse that suits their ability and temperament, your cob sounds great for you and you are very lucky to have bought the perfect horse for you… so many people are unlucky and end up with a live wire when they wanted slow and safe n

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

You can revel in your perfect partner and I’d guess those commenting adversely are jealous…ya boo sucks to them!

 

[Rowreach]

Honestly I see so many people struggling on with the "wrong" horse for them, when buying the right horse makes for a happy and fulfilled partnership (and a lot more fun).

 

[poiuytrewq]

You’ve got the dream in my opinion. I know it’s annoying when people comment on your horse because we love them, truth is it really doesn’t matter what people think, as above a lot will be secretly envious whilst they ping around slightly scared on their fancy pants warm bloods.
My favourite ever horse (which really surprised me was a little super cob)
I’d kill for one, I just couldn’t afford one.
Lucky you!

 

[nikicb]

I think you need to re read the replies you got when you last posted on this subject. Basically tell them to get lost!

Bit of a rant

I am old now with some arthritis and limited nerve.I bought myself a nice steady eddie who is genuinely very quiet.You can get her to work but you have to be a bit disciplined.I am tired of people telling me she is a lazy cob who doesn't want to work.It is off putting and in a subtle way...

forums.horseandhound.co.uk

 

[poiuytrewq]

Yes because she is on full livery with exercise but soon I will be changing yards.

Sorry what!! Your on full livery and staff are commenting?!
I work a bit on a livery yard and I’d never dream of commenting to an owner about their horse In a bad way, that so so unprofessional!

I hope your next yard is a much nicer place that you are happy in x

 

[Glitter's fun]

Just a bit of one.When I bought my little cob I knew she was a laid back, safe small cob.I didn't think I was buying a wired to the eyeballs warm blood.Safe little cob is what I wanted and what I got.I am elederly and with limited nerve. I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

Greetings from an old lady riding a safe little cob!

They're just jealous. Laugh & tell them so.
It's hard being young. You have to ride something that looks good on SM even if you're terrified of it.

Enjoy her & feel sorry for the image chasers.

 

[Cortez]

Cobs aren't always laid back! How lucky are you to have a kind soul to enjoy.

 

[eahotson]

You’ve got the dream in my opinion. I know it’s annoying when people comment on your horse because we love them, truth is it really doesn’t matter what people think, as above a lot will be secretly envious whilst they ping around slightly scared on their fancy pants warm bloods.
My favourite ever horse (which really surprised me was a little super cob)
I’d kill for one, I just couldn’t afford one.
Lucky you!

Thank you.

 

[eahotson]

Cobs aren't always laid back! How lucky are you to have a kind soul to enjoy.

Thanks.

 

[Winters100]

My opinion on this is that too many people have no fun at all with their horses, because they have overhorsed themselves, and become afraid of them. They then pay a fortune on trainers and lessons to try to fix a relationship which will never be a fit. I know, because I did it myself, and I kick myself that I kept trying for 5 years, rather than just selling, and buying a sane and sensible horse, such as the ones that I now have.

You have done exactly the right thing in buying a horse who suits YOU. Perhaps it is not the horse that staff at the yard most enjoy, but their job is to exercise the horse, not to comment upon your choice. Your cob sounds like a wonderful fit for you - well done finding such a gem.

 

[cauda equina]

Why did you buy your cob - to have a horse to enjoy, or to impress other people?

Do you enjoy her?

Well then!

 

[I'm Dun]

I've said it a few times, but you really need to test for type 1 pssm. Youve described this horse as having several red flags for it before. People dont tend to refer to laid back horses as lazy or in a derogatory way, but I have known lot of people comment on my PSSM mare before diagnosis, saying that she was lazy. I think lots of people pick up that theres something but dont know what and laziness is the easiest thing to put it down to.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

... I am sick of people saying to me "Oh she is so lazy isn't she?" Mind your own business especially as she goes better for me.

...
Do you want us to concoct the perfect barbed put down for you to use if it happens again? There are some sharp minds on here…

Yes

"No, she just mirrors the rider's effort."
You can add the word Actually before or after No, if you want to.

Or if you're feeling really grumpy, perhaps:
"Your lack of riding ability is not my cob's problem, and she knows it."

 

[94lunagem]

She sounds perfect to me!!

I’ve said this before, far too many people own horses they don’t enjoy or have to psych themselves up to get on. It’s supposed to be fun. As long as you enjoy your mare and she suits what you want, that’s all that matters.

 

[ycbm]

I won't ever forget when my mums friend got denied livery because she had a cob and the owner didn't want her yard to look like a "gypsy" site

Only a year or so ago I was advised by a livery owner who was showing me around in case I wanted to move there not to tell anyone that my horse was half a standardbred from a racing trotter mare.
.

 

[TheOldTrout]

She sounds like she's worth her weight in gold, a nice steady bombproof mare.