Dare you spill all?

[horses13]

Just thinking about Old Gits post where he lost his temper.
Anyone else dare tell all about their moment/s? I am sure we will all have had them.
There was a funny one about a Shetland pony and i spilled the beans about what i was going to do to a tearaway Stallion and got caught red handed
What is your story?
One rule no slateings please when people people spill the beans.

 

[Saucisson]

I used to have lessons at big riding school a few years ago. I was on this big mare who had obviously done one too many jumping lessons with novices in her life and really didn't want to go. I gave her loads of leg and a few taps but to no avail. I then started shouting at her and hey presto, she started to take me seriously.

At the end-of-lesson summary the instructor told me that I should use less of the "voice aid". Personally, I'd prefer to do a bit of effin and blinding and have some sort of a result than to kick the bejeezers out of the poor creature and put it off work even more.

I'm quite a laid back person and sometimes find it dificult to get the horse to believe I mean business – I find a bit of aggressive shouting can be very useful sometimes, it makes ME believe I mean business. I was always told "one good tap and mean it" and I still rate that doctrine. I hate seeing people flapping legs/stick when even I can see their heart isn't in it.

It doesn't look pretty but sometimes............needs must and all that.

 

[frannieuk]

I was trying to plait my old mare up a few years ago and she was being a complete sod, jiggling around, fidgeting, swinging about and knocking me off the block.
After being knocked off the block for the nth time, I lost patience and as my hands were full of plaiting thread, needles, and mane comb, I swung my leg up to give her a nudge in the side with my knee. Said mare immediately and expertly interpreted my intention and moved herself carefully to the side, so that I missed, overbalanced and went over backwards in to the mud, managing to stick myself with the plaiting needle at the same time.
Mare gave me a snotty look, then repositioned herself next to the block and stood perfectly until I was done, and I then went off to my first BE with mud all up the back of my cream jodhs.
I sold her 2 years ago and still miss her

 

[reindeerlover]

I caught my gelding in the field the other day and as I was bringing him to the gate all the other horses were around as they knew it would soon be feed time, the other gelding just went for him and bit him on the neck, orange boy immediately tried to run away and pulled the lead rope out of my hand, ripping that sore bit at the side of the nail (FRICK!). Obviously I swore in a hideous show of anger and chased off the aggressor. I was still so angry at him as he had his ears back and was looking at poor Oscar so I picked up a plastic tub (empty paddock lick) and flung it at him, hitting him square on the arse. Not the worst thing I'm sure anyone has ever done but I suppose it didn't teach him anything. Made me feel better though...grrrr...

 

[SonnysHumanSlave]

I once rode for a lady in the village I used to live when I was about 15, and she wanted me to do x-country on this pony.

So I come flying out the start box, pony takes one look at 1st jump and just says no!

I then growled at her coming into each and every fence the whole way round the course., and went clear the rest of the way.

When I finish I find out that my growl, was more of a roar, and that the owner could tell where I was on the course by the noise! Haha! Oops!

 

[JessnGeorge]

This was 20 years ago when I was 13 - pony was a rearer and I regularly used to slide off over the saddle and off his bum as he would stand upright on his back legs.

I was a runner at the yard's hunter trial and he did same trick, I confess as I landed behind him on both feet I lifted my stick and whacked his ar*e as hard as I could before he disappeared.

Very funny in hindsight, not clever and nor is it in the BHS manual!! But, I was a teenager and therefore knew best

 

[Katikins]

I also used to have a pony who was a rearer but never enough for me to fall off. She was a saint in the school but used to nap on XC. We actually have video somewhere of me aged about 14 halfway around a XC course with Romany going up and down to the accompaniment of "this" *thwack* "is" *thwack* "not" *thwack* "funny"!!

I also got a balling out from my PC DC when on XC schooling as the same pony was rearing and nearly came down on a barbed wire fence and I swore very loudly. Apparently young ladies aren't meant to do that!!

 

[lillith]

I have to admit to using a tactic that my RI looked down on.

A soothing and sweetly said littany of insults.

Pony was irritating me I needed to let off steam, pony was also nervous and needed reassurance. I go to swear the irritation out and pony heared sweet tone of voice and chilled. It worked.

I also have been known to use a swingin leadrope to clear the gateway of obnoxious ponies when bringing in.

 

[horses13]

I used to have lessons at big riding school a few years ago. I was on this big mare who had obviously done one too many jumping lessons with novices in her life and really didn't want to go. I gave her loads of leg and a few taps but to no avail. I then started shouting at her and hey presto, she started to take me seriously.

At the end-of-lesson summary the instructor told me that I should use less of the "voice aid". Personally, I'd prefer to do a bit of effin and blinding and have some sort of a result than to kick the bejeezers out of the poor creature and put it off work even more.

I'm quite a laid back person and sometimes find it dificult to get the horse to believe I mean business – I find a bit of aggressive shouting can be very useful sometimes, it makes ME believe I mean business. I was always told "one good tap and mean it" and I still rate that doctrine. I hate seeing people flapping legs/stick when even I can see their heart isn't in it.

It doesn't look pretty but sometimes............needs must and all that.

That reminds me of when i was child. I was told to use my voice.
I was so terrified going round the cross country i used my voice very loudly and everyone was in hysterics as they heard me go around the course. They knew exactly what jump i was at as they could hear me 3 fields away
I no longer do cross country

 

[horses13]

I was trying to plait my old mare up a few years ago and she was being a complete sod, jiggling around, fidgeting, swinging about and knocking me off the block.
After being knocked off the block for the nth time, I lost patience and as my hands were full of plaiting thread, needles, and mane comb, I swung my leg up to give her a nudge in the side with my knee. Said mare immediately and expertly interpreted my intention and moved herself carefully to the side, so that I missed, overbalanced and went over backwards in to the mud, managing to stick myself with the plaiting needle at the same time.
Mare gave me a snotty look, then repositioned herself next to the block and stood perfectly until I was done, and I then went off to my first BE with mud all up the back of my cream jodhs.
I sold her 2 years ago and still miss her

lol clever mare. That would make an ace cartoon card.

 

[horses13]

I caught my gelding in the field the other day and as I was bringing him to the gate all the other horses were around as they knew it would soon be feed time, the other gelding just went for him and bit him on the neck, orange boy immediately tried to run away and pulled the lead rope out of my hand, ripping that sore bit at the side of the nail (FRICK!). Obviously I swore in a hideous show of anger and chased off the aggressor. I was still so angry at him as he had his ears back and was looking at poor Oscar so I picked up a plastic tub (empty paddock lick) and flung it at him, hitting him square on the arse. Not the worst thing I'm sure anyone has ever done but I suppose it didn't teach him anything. Made me feel better though...grrrr...

I know plenty of people who have done just that. If i tried i would miss the horse and hit someone

 

[horses13]

I know plenty of people who have done just that. If i tried i would miss the horse and hit someone

I once rode for a lady in the village I used to live when I was about 15, and she wanted me to do x-country on this pony.

So I come flying out the start box, pony takes one look at 1st jump and just says no!

I then growled at her coming into each and every fence the whole way round the course., and went clear the rest of the way.

When I finish I find out that my growl, was more of a roar, and that the owner could tell where I was on the course by the noise! Haha! Oops!

I just posted similar without reading this. Glad i am not the only one.

 

[horses13]

This was 20 years ago when I was 13 - pony was a rearer and I regularly used to slide off over the saddle and off his bum as he would stand upright on his back legs.

I was a runner at the yard's hunter trial and he did same trick, I confess as I landed behind him on both feet I lifted my stick and whacked his ar*e as hard as I could before he disappeared.

Very funny in hindsight, not clever and nor is it in the BHS manual!! But, I was a teenager and therefore knew best

Little tinker pony. He obviously learnt that trick well. Reminds me of a Thelwell cartoon

 

[horses13]

I also used to have a pony who was a rearer but never enough for me to fall off. She was a saint in the school but used to nap on XC. We actually have video somewhere of me aged about 14 halfway around a XC course with Romany going up and down to the accompaniment of "this" *thwack* "is" *thwack* "not" *thwack* "funny"!!

I also got a balling out from my PC DC when on XC schooling as the same pony was rearing and nearly came down on a barbed wire fence and I swore very loudly. Apparently young ladies aren't meant to do that!!

Oh my gosh, i think i would have done more than swear

 

[horses13]

I have to admit to using a tactic that my RI looked down on.

A soothing and sweetly said littany of insults.

Pony was irritating me I needed to let off steam, pony was also nervous and needed reassurance. I go to swear the irritation out and pony heared sweet tone of voice and chilled. It worked.

I also have been known to use a swingin leadrope to clear the gateway of obnoxious ponies when bringing in.

I like this idea. Not so sure i could be too sweet thow

 

[Christmas Crumpet]

I was getting my TB ready for hound exercise and he wouldn't stand still. He knew he was going to a party and was being such a pain in the bum.

I eventually lost my temper with him and threw the first thing to hand at his bottom. Just so happened to be a hoofpick which stabbed him in the bum, stuck there for about 10 seconds, fell out onto the floor followed by a fairly hefty trickle of blood. I felt awful. He didn't seem to care but to this day - I will never throw anything at a horse just in case!!!

 

[horses13]

I was getting my TB ready for hound exercise and he wouldn't stand still. He knew he was going to a party and was being such a pain in the bum.

I eventually lost my temper with him and threw the first thing to hand at his bottom. Just so happened to be a hoofpick which stabbed him in the bum, stuck there for about 10 seconds, fell out onto the floor followed by a fairly hefty trickle of blood. I felt awful. He didn't seem to care but to this day - I will never throw anything at a horse just in case!!!

ooo my gosh. Note to self - never throw hoofpick at other half.
That was unexpected, it sticking in, crikey.

 

[MontyandZoom]

I admitted this on the other post to try and make OG feel better but here you go....

When my darling Monty was still around, he was having a particularly 'darling' moment. He was tied up eating his nosh and he spooked and broke free. He then wouldn't be caught. He ran backwards about 30 yards to where my car was parked and kicked out three times, smashing the headlight into a million pieces and leaving hoof marks all down the panels and one on the bonnet.

OH caught him. I calmly walked over to them, picking up a schooling whip on the way. I hit him 3 times as hard as I could right on the arse (I mean I REALLY hit him ). I then burst into tears and locked myself in my car. OH dealt with Monty and finally persuaded me to come out. He took me over to Monty and showed me that he wasn't hurt and there weren't even any marks.

I still feel absolutely terrible about it and that is the only time I will EVER hit a horse like that in anger. It's totally embarrassing admitting that I am a horrid horse beater but it goes to show that anyone can lose their temper. I am very good at counting to ten now

Luckily Monty didn't seem to notice ...........he also went on to do £1500 worth of damage to a random mercedes that was parked on the side of the rode when he was hacking 3 months later Thank god for insurance!

 

[horses13]

I admitted this on the other post to try and make OG feel better but here you go....

When my darling Monty was still around, he was having a particularly 'darling' moment. He was tied up eating his nosh and he spooked and broke free. He then wouldn't be caught. He ran backwards about 30 yards to where my car was parked and kicked out three times, smashing the headlight into a million pieces and leaving hoof marks all down the panels and one on the bonnet.

OH caught him. I calmly walked over to them, picking up a schooling whip on the way. I hit him 3 times as hard as I could right on the arse (I mean I REALLY hit him ). I then burst into tears and locked myself in my car. OH dealt with Monty and finally persuaded me to come out. He took me over to Monty and showed me that he wasn't hurt and there weren't even any marks.

I still feel absolutely terrible about it and that is the only time I will EVER hit a horse like that in anger. It's totally embarrassing admitting that I am a horrid horse beater but it goes to show that anyone can lose their temper. I am very good at counting to ten now

Luckily Monty didn't seem to notice ...........he also went on to do £1500 worth of damage to a random mercedes that was parked on the side of the rode when he was hacking 3 months later Thank god for insurance!

I don't think you would be on your own on that one if people were honest.
I was thinking of OG when i put this up, we are all prone to snapping at times and like you when we have done it and got it out of our system we feel guilty.
Your horse seemed to have something against cars

 

[Christmas Crumpet]

I've just realised that I have completely lied. I have thrown more things at other horses, not just hoofpick at Happy.

Bog, the ISH who I've sent off to be sold because he's too much for me, started to get very feral out in the field when he was having a holiday at the end of the hunting season. He turned round and tried to double barrel me so I threw, again the nearest thing to hand, a very big stick I found on the floor and it hit him on the bum and gave him the biggest shock. I then realised if I just took a stick in my hand into the field with him, he would treat me with respect. Any time he put his ears back and looked as though he was going to swing round and give it to me with both barrels, I waved the stick at him. Seemed to work.

Another reason I'm glad he's gone.

 

[Enfys]

I was about 10, lost my silly little temper with a pony and really belted it, the reason escapes me now, but 30 odd years later the consequences still stick in my mind.

Mother saw from the house, dragged me in, thrashed me with the same stick (hunting whip actually - the welts lasted about a week I am told) then shipped the pony off to be sold the same day.

Lesson learned.

Incidentally, I still have that whip to this day, in fact I am looking at it now.

 

[horses13]

Crikey that was a lesson learnt the hard way.

 

[phoebeast]

called my naughty TB a b*tch while cross country schooling the other day a fair few times hahaha. she got the message. to be fair i only have to look at her sternly and she behaves herself!

 

[Spudlet]

I was exercising a cob that didn't like walking to the school. I could get him over there by hopping on and riding him in, but I was determined to lead him over that morning. So I tried everything I could think of for ages and nothing doing - in fact I was actually getting further and further away from the school as he headed off down the road steady step by steady step.

So after about 20 mins of this I was properly cross (I've never been a morning person) so decided to get on.

Unfortunately I had forgotten to do one essential thing - tighten the girth up!

Cue one embarrassed rider sitting in the middle of the road, being given a very condescending look by one smug cob...

 

[Spudlet]

Oh, and I once chased a TB all the way round his paddock yelling because he came over, put his ears back and threatened to bite me when I walked into the field...

He was always quite well behaved for me after that!

 

[Enfys]

Crikey that was a lesson learnt the hard way.

Yep. Well learned though and justly deserved.

Nowadays I just walk away from the horse and have a cigarette, then I write the For Sale advert. I generally don't do anything with it but it makes me feel better.

 

[kerilli]

i had a coloured horse years ago that i bought as a 6month old to be an eventer, but unfortunately he got wider instead of taller! when he was about 4 i turned him out after work and he shot past me and gave me both barrels, his hooves whistled just past my head (wasn't wearing a hat, of course) and i felt the breeze from them. seriously close shave.
i grabbed him, took him in the stable and proceeded to yell at him in fury (and residual fear) and hit with a lungewhip for very nearly taking my head off, until he was trying to climb out of the back wall of the stable... it took me a few minutes to calm down.
I am not proud of losing my temper like that at all, but I will say that he NEVER kicked out again. the welts were gone by the morning... and yes, I did feel very very guilty, later...
it's made me realise that the only time i'm in danger of losing my temper with a horse is when i feel physically threatened. i can control myself now...

 

[BronsonNutter]

I think the only times I ever had to get 'violent' with Bronson was when worming him and he just used to try and rear up, try and crush me into the wall, anything as long as it meant he didn't need to be wormed... So four times a year we used to have something that vaguely resembled a wrestling match With me doing all I could to get the wormer into him, although I never used an object to hit him with, probably because there was nothing about!

There was once that (after a particularly bad dressage test) the judge got out of her car and yelled at me that I shouldn't have hit my pony in the test - I'd given my own leg a really hard smack as the noise was enough to make him pay attention as he was p*ssing about, but she couldn't see it was my leg, not him, that had been hit as it was the side away from her

Wilby's not done anything naughty enough - he's too daft - but he did get called a prat at PC the other day. And I did swear once, infront of all the little kids, when getting decked by a tiny pony but only because that really hurt!

 

[cbmcts]

I do the "nice tone of voice" thing with my section d while calling him every name under the sun My farrier wet himself laughing because I was saying things like "there are no dogs I dislike enough to feed you to so you're not even good enough to be Pedigree Chum" all in a coochie coo voice.

My old pony used to get a bit leery when the grass came though. I went to catch him one day and as I walked up to him he turned and double barreled me. So I ended up chasing him round the field with a fence post (left over from the weekend fencing) roaring and shouting about how bloody dare you and swinging at him everytime he backed up at me - I think I connected about twice - that pony wasn't a fool!

Best part of that was a day or two later, there's a card stuck in the gate when I got down that afternoon from the RSPCA. So I rang the number on the card and had a very entertaining conversation with an inspector along the lines of:

RSPCA we had a report of you beating your pony with a stick on Tuesday.
Me Oh yes, I chased him around the field with a fence post.
RSPCA WHY!!! You can't do that.
Me It wasn't difficult but my arm was sore - the fence post was heavy....
RSPCA *mutter, mutter* we can prosecute you know for ill treating an animal*mutter mutter*
Me Come down and see my "ill treated" animals then.

So, along he comes and I then took pity on him and explained that the only reason the pony got a wallop was because he was backing up to kick and that it was dangerous and bloody bad manners on his part Took a bit of explaining mind! I then pointed out the real cruelty cases a few fields along and that they might need his help more...

 

[brighthair]

Yep. Well learned though and justly deserved.

Nowadays I just walk away from the horse and have a cigarette, then I write the For Sale advert. I generally don't do anything with it but it makes me feel better.

My ex racer once infuriated me so much. All I wanted was a circle, in trot, without the giraffe look. Eventually I realised I was about to lose the plot. Got off, abandoned him tacked up, sat on the gate of the school and had a cig. Got back on, and got the b*oody circle!

Oh, I think this was the worst. Kept horse at livery yard when I was at college (same horse as above!). He had a habit of jumping out and I got called out a lesson to say could I please rescue my horse. Went to the yard, and he had jumped in with the cows and was merrily causing havoc. As I got closer I realised he had rolled literally ear to tail in cow s*it. The air turned blue, I brought him in and power hosed him, rug and all, changed his rug and put him back out. After returning to college and finishing lecture I went back to muck out, to find him, again in with the cows, covered in s*it and running round whinnying his head off. I think the words b*stard horse were used at some point....