paddi22
Well-Known Member
just got this idea from reddit where you post a controversial belief and are open to someone changing your view. it's just a light-hearted thread on what ingrained horsey logic or horse things you disagree with and ignore. what do you proudly do, that you know people will argue with you for?
mine would be
1. I absolutely fling my rugs on from when they are young
I know correct practise for BHS rigging is to put them on folded and then gently unfolded and strap them. I totally get the BHS logic of getting horses used to rugs by gently placing and folding them. but mine get rugs absolutely flung on them, usually in high winds in the middle of fields. but in reality I want a horse not to panic if a rug breaks and gets stuck around their legs. so from foals on they get rugs thrown over them non BHS style.
2. I bring all baby horses in non-looped hacks from the beginning of their roadwork
I think from the start a horse needs to know you are in control of its pace and rhythm whenever you ride it. whether facing away from home or towards. I accept a more forward walk and use it for more stretch over the back. I think it's a fight worth having to get a horse to accept it keeps a rhythm regardless of what direction it's facing.
2. I have no interest in horsey bloggers because I think a lot of equestrian blogging (though well-meaning) is quite damaging for both the people that write it and the people that read it
Two reasons for this.
1.Working for an advertising company I just see how companies and corporations just use bloggers as a cheap way to get advertising. You give someone a free hoof oil and you save yourself a fortune in Facebook ads. I know when I see a blogger recommend a product I just roll my eyes. I think it adds to the negative commercialisation of horse riding and it spoils my enjoyment of riders journey when they push a product in my face they've been 'gifted'. I think it's negative thing for amateurs to act like pros. I think on the one hand it's a desperate act for validation and on the other hand it's a case of egotism or trying to appear better than others.
2. I think bloggers are too self-deprecating. So much is focused on mistakes they make and how nervous they are or when things go bad. I think it HAS been brilliant to see the reality of people who look perfect showing their flaws. But sometimes I think bloggers go SO hard on themselves and it's a fashion these days to pick out every flaw you have and crucify yourself for it. After my mum died, my view on horse riding changed totally. I used to be so hard on myself and my flaws but I came back after caring for mum just really appreciating what a joyful and amazing hobby it is. So I absolutely praise myself for my riding and take great joy in what I've learned. I'm not the best rider, I absolutely know my faults and what I need to work on, but I go home from every show and lesson delighted with myself. I would really love to see an environment where people posted a video of themselves doing an average dressage test or showjumping round and just acted like a boss about it and said they felt amazing going around. I think social media has brought a horrible self-awareness to people where they feel they have to conform and be aware of their faults. it would be amazing for someone to feel confident enough to absolutely not give a f*** about their riding. But then I suppose why would you feel the need to post it? If you are really just wanting to keep track of your progress, why do other people need to see it, you could just keep a private page? thats just my two cents on bloggers!
mine would be
1. I absolutely fling my rugs on from when they are young
I know correct practise for BHS rigging is to put them on folded and then gently unfolded and strap them. I totally get the BHS logic of getting horses used to rugs by gently placing and folding them. but mine get rugs absolutely flung on them, usually in high winds in the middle of fields. but in reality I want a horse not to panic if a rug breaks and gets stuck around their legs. so from foals on they get rugs thrown over them non BHS style.
2. I bring all baby horses in non-looped hacks from the beginning of their roadwork
I think from the start a horse needs to know you are in control of its pace and rhythm whenever you ride it. whether facing away from home or towards. I accept a more forward walk and use it for more stretch over the back. I think it's a fight worth having to get a horse to accept it keeps a rhythm regardless of what direction it's facing.
2. I have no interest in horsey bloggers because I think a lot of equestrian blogging (though well-meaning) is quite damaging for both the people that write it and the people that read it
Two reasons for this.
1.Working for an advertising company I just see how companies and corporations just use bloggers as a cheap way to get advertising. You give someone a free hoof oil and you save yourself a fortune in Facebook ads. I know when I see a blogger recommend a product I just roll my eyes. I think it adds to the negative commercialisation of horse riding and it spoils my enjoyment of riders journey when they push a product in my face they've been 'gifted'. I think it's negative thing for amateurs to act like pros. I think on the one hand it's a desperate act for validation and on the other hand it's a case of egotism or trying to appear better than others.
2. I think bloggers are too self-deprecating. So much is focused on mistakes they make and how nervous they are or when things go bad. I think it HAS been brilliant to see the reality of people who look perfect showing their flaws. But sometimes I think bloggers go SO hard on themselves and it's a fashion these days to pick out every flaw you have and crucify yourself for it. After my mum died, my view on horse riding changed totally. I used to be so hard on myself and my flaws but I came back after caring for mum just really appreciating what a joyful and amazing hobby it is. So I absolutely praise myself for my riding and take great joy in what I've learned. I'm not the best rider, I absolutely know my faults and what I need to work on, but I go home from every show and lesson delighted with myself. I would really love to see an environment where people posted a video of themselves doing an average dressage test or showjumping round and just acted like a boss about it and said they felt amazing going around. I think social media has brought a horrible self-awareness to people where they feel they have to conform and be aware of their faults. it would be amazing for someone to feel confident enough to absolutely not give a f*** about their riding. But then I suppose why would you feel the need to post it? If you are really just wanting to keep track of your progress, why do other people need to see it, you could just keep a private page? thats just my two cents on bloggers!
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but when you are involving another living being in your fun i think not giving a shit about your riding is not something to be encouraged 
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