ester
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Pretty expensive spread given she suggests she only just found it though, and hunting is just an invitation to an infection/cellulitis with the skin so compromised.
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Cheeky/ridiculous posts you see on Facebook.
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AmyMay Again
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I don't disagree.
dorsetladette
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surely she's not riding like that? the bottom rein looks like it's been used as a lead rein from the ground on the off side of the horse rather than being held. I'm thinking that photo was actually taken by someone stood on the ground next to the horse (maybe after 'forgetting' to get a between the ears shot while on board).
SaddlePsych'D
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Oh no, she absolutely rode him hunting like that. There's GoPro footage of it.
cauda equina
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Not to mention how painful it must be
KikiDee
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Agh so glad this has found its way here, I saw this last night and was gobsmacked. The horse having mud-fever I can live with, by all accounts its field is a bog and if she doesn't want to keep it in I can kind of sympathise, I wouldn't be hunting it on heavy ground in that condition mind you but probably no different to it tearing around it's fence line in heavy mud every day which it seems to do.
But the bitting situation has my fingers twitching - I don't follow the page so can't comment but sweet Jesus. I'm not averse to bitting up, I sometimes jump my strong horse in a running waterford gag, though generally I can keep some control in a kineton - mine leans and tanks and it's the only bit that means I can just lift his head before a fence and make sure he has actually looked at what we are jumping and considered the question. But she has zero respect for how strong these bits are and repeatedly posts pictures of her using her hands to balance over fences with her lower leg flailing somewhere in another county, as well as getting left behind and socking it in the gob. You just can not do that in a bit of that nature. It's horrific. When I use the running gag I always ride with a neck strap and will hook a finger under the strap and slip my reins over a fence, only taking the contact back up on landing because I am SO paranoid of whacking my horse in the gob with what I know is a very strong bit. That poor, poor horse. You could cry.
But the bitting situation has my fingers twitching - I don't follow the page so can't comment but sweet Jesus. I'm not averse to bitting up, I sometimes jump my strong horse in a running waterford gag, though generally I can keep some control in a kineton - mine leans and tanks and it's the only bit that means I can just lift his head before a fence and make sure he has actually looked at what we are jumping and considered the question. But she has zero respect for how strong these bits are and repeatedly posts pictures of her using her hands to balance over fences with her lower leg flailing somewhere in another county, as well as getting left behind and socking it in the gob. You just can not do that in a bit of that nature. It's horrific. When I use the running gag I always ride with a neck strap and will hook a finger under the strap and slip my reins over a fence, only taking the contact back up on landing because I am SO paranoid of whacking my horse in the gob with what I know is a very strong bit. That poor, poor horse. You could cry.
ester
Not slacking multitasking
She is riding like that
dorsetladette
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I just had a look - that's awful! And I noticed she's put a post up about negative comments about her - in a ridiculous 'the horse is talking' way.
SaddlePsych'D
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Why though? I know it's not easy to manage in very wet weather, and I am all for maximum turnout time, but if the MF is getting that bad is it too idealistic of me to think that maybe limiting the amount of time out in a soupy bog of a field (even just a bit) might be an idea?
ihatework
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I find this woman-child act quite vomit inducing. I mean I presume she makes some money out of producing this type of content otherwise why would you make yourself look so darned incompetent. Oh wait …. It’s called unconscious incompetence
KikiDee
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I agree it's badly managed, but I think the whole horse is badly managed. From what I can gather from her posts it's a stress-head that is allowed to routinely tear around the field in a bog but I don't think she has the experience to know what to do about it. I'm just saying with the winter we've had I don't think a case of mud-fever is out of the ordinary. I absolutely don't agree that I would be hunting that horse on boggy ground, or keeping it the way she does, just that I can sympathise with the dilemma of a stressy horse that needs turnout that is also battling with mud fever. The whole thing a train-wreck, but then this is the same horse that badly over-reached when travelling and then did a hunter trial with an open wound on its leg
SaddlePsych'D
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I remember. I posted about it on here at the time. The whole thing is a s-show.I agree it's badly managed, but I think the whole horse is badly managed. From what I can gather from her posts it's a stress-head that is allowed to routinely tear around the field in a bog but I don't think she has the experience to know what to do about it. I'm just saying with the winter we've had I don't think a case of mud-fever is out of the ordinary. I absolutely don't agree that I would be hunting that horse on boggy ground, or keeping it the way she does, just that I can sympathise with the dilemma of a stressy horse that needs turnout that is also battling with mud fever. The whole thing a train-wreck, but then this is the same horse that badly over-reached when travelling and then did a hunter trial with an open wound on its leg
I'm not even sure how unconscious the incompetence is. I think she is wilfully ignorant and one of those people who just can't/won't be told anything by anyone.I find this woman-child act quite vomit inducing. I mean I presume she makes some money out of producing this type of content otherwise why would you make yourself look so darned incompetent. Oh wait …. It’s called unconscious incompetence
billyburgers
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Before I was blocked from her blog, that's another story, she had moved him to drier ground to try and dry it up, however that doesn't excuse her hunting him with legs that compromised.
She is a law unto herself, if you comment respectfully but she doesn't agree with your opinion you will be blocked, she is not open to advice until her hand is forced, usually by her subscribers. Hopefully they will recognise her latest post for what is, money grabbing at the expense of her horse.
She is a law unto herself, if you comment respectfully but she doesn't agree with your opinion you will be blocked, she is not open to advice until her hand is forced, usually by her subscribers. Hopefully they will recognise her latest post for what is, money grabbing at the expense of her horse.
billyburgers
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this ^
Nasicus
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I can't get over how bright pink and sore those legs look, and she saw fit to take him out like that, poor bugger.
Surprised the drag pack allowed her to join them looking like that, doesn't reflect well on them to outsiders and the non-horsey public.
FieldOrnaments
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It's so dangerous, strussing the horse up like a Christmas turkey for haring over the countryside on wet slippery ground- no way can it use itself properly to keep both itself and the rider upright - and that's before you get to the fact that this one is poorly muscled and has had various injuries and problems recently. And wrapping them up in BDSM gear means they're much more likely to do themselves an injurytoo
I will say that horse seems to have the patience of a saint
FieldOrnaments
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Plus if you're jumping etc you're going to be scraping sore bald skin though spiky hedgesPretty expensive spread given she suggests she only just found it though, and hunting is just an invitation to an infection/cellulitis with the skin so compromised.
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It's one of those pages I have to have blocked (which I had to do yesterday) cos it enrages me
Nancykitt
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I may have mentioned this before, but some hunts only seem bothered about turnout - ie, they'll tackle someone for wearing the wrong stock or for wearing a raincoat without the Master's permission, but they won't mention an obvious welfare issue. (This happened once with a pack I rode with - an incredibly tall and overweight rider on a little cob, who was clearly struggling - but the only thing that got mentioned was another rider's turnout). This is not always the case and some packs are - rightly - more fussy about welfare issues and will point out lameness etc.
I don't know which pack is involved here so I can't comment, but some of the packs I rode with would definitely not be pleased with the negative publicity.
I don't think I've come across this horse and rider before but the whole thing is quite shocking. I don't mind posts written from the PoV of the horse (in small quantities), but this just isn't good (and quite cringeworthy in places).
One of our horses had bad mud rash once and we wouldn't have dreamed of taking him hunting - he was clearly sore.
To be honest, I'm becoming increasingly concerned by the whole issue of monetorised social media; some of the types that are attracted to this are the very worst.
FieldOrnaments
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I do know the hunt it was and can also say they do not flag ridden welfare issues
Nancykitt
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I've seen now that the hunt is actually named on the video footage. The Masters should really be having a word.
These hunts don't do themselves any favours, do they?
ETA - just seen the line 'I have the greatest mummy ever!' on the page.
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SaddlePsych'D
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Well whoever does their Instagram doesn't see the issue because they're reposting those pics!I've seen now that the hunt is actually named on the video footage. The Masters should really be having a word.
These hunts don't do themselves any favours, do they?
ETA - just seen the line 'I have the greatest mummy ever!' on the page.
Nancykitt
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Indeed - the thing that really worries me is that there are seemingly many, many people who don’t see the issue! Some are even praising the rider for her wonderful standard of horse care.
KikiDee
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Unfortunately I think it's like another similar equestrian page on FB with a mass 'cultish' following, the majority of the followers aren't horsey at all and know nothing about horse care.
FieldOrnaments
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Now I'm curious which one it is
Saying that I have a very very long list of blocked horsey pages because the lack of common sense/respect for the horse is just totally lacking so I might have blocked them already
SaddlePsych'D
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Tara would be my guess?Now I'm curious which one it is
Saying that I have a very very long list of blocked horsey pages because the lack of common sense/respect for the horse is just totally lacking so I might have blocked them already
KikiDee
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The other one has a thread on here somewhere but not named directly. Similar sort of following, on first glance looks super well supported and to have a big fan-base but when you look a bit closer it's lots of clueless people who have never been within 6 feet of a horse that like seeing pretty horse pictures and applauding them. Both pages also routinely delete any critical comments that challenge their posts and just leave the "oh gosh what a wonderful owner you are" type up. Sadly for brands they only look at the engagement and follower count figures so these people end up with sponsorship deals etc. although I don't think any brand would touch AOMM with a barge pole.
Ceifer
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15.1hh Connemara Gelding, 8 Years Old Companion / Happy Hacker Only
Lovely 8‑year‑old 15.1hh Connemara gelding looking for a kind, knowledgeable home. This sweet boy has recently completed treatment for Mild Hind PSD with positive results and is now ready to return to light work, but he is being sold strictly as a companion or happy hacker, not suitable for school work. Good in traffic, stabled on a farm so use to tractors, busy roads seen lorries, bikes, dogs, he takes it all in his stride. Hacks alone or in company with confidence, good with dogs they can even come along on hacks with no fuss. Enjoys a steady pace and is happiest exploring the lanes, fields, and bridleways. Priced to reflect his limited workload and future suitability. He has not been ridden for 6 months while undergoing PSD treatment. Scans available for full transparency. He now needs a gentle, structured rehab programme before returning to light hacking. Good to shoe, clip, travel, can occasionally seen to crib on a lead rope. Home will be vetted.
3.5k.
Would anybody really pay 3.5k ?
Lovely 8‑year‑old 15.1hh Connemara gelding looking for a kind, knowledgeable home. This sweet boy has recently completed treatment for Mild Hind PSD with positive results and is now ready to return to light work, but he is being sold strictly as a companion or happy hacker, not suitable for school work. Good in traffic, stabled on a farm so use to tractors, busy roads seen lorries, bikes, dogs, he takes it all in his stride. Hacks alone or in company with confidence, good with dogs they can even come along on hacks with no fuss. Enjoys a steady pace and is happiest exploring the lanes, fields, and bridleways. Priced to reflect his limited workload and future suitability. He has not been ridden for 6 months while undergoing PSD treatment. Scans available for full transparency. He now needs a gentle, structured rehab programme before returning to light hacking. Good to shoe, clip, travel, can occasionally seen to crib on a lead rope. Home will be vetted.
3.5k.
Would anybody really pay 3.5k ?
Cloball
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I could imagine if he had been already rehabed and was genuinely a safe sound hack then yes maybe. But to expect someone else to rehab him after not being ridden!? Also how do you really know he's sound enough to be ridden long term.
nutjob
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I wouldn't have one with PSD if it was free, especially diagnosed age 8, but I've had bad experiences already and don't need another pet let alone another heartbreak. 6 months is a long time to have rested if the PSD is mild, I would have thought they would have started walking at least. I wonder if the hocks have been xray'd,
ihatework
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I agree, if we were a couple of years down the road and proving to do the job then yes I probably would pay 3.5k, but not out of work having not been tested.