Shilasdair
Patting her thylacine
And if so, how do the horses behave?
If not - why?
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If not - why?
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Do you let others handle your horses?
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RedVendetta
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As little as possible as my horse loves a one-to-one relationship as he's sensitive and can be grumpy with people he doesnt know.
I have one friend who looks after him if I have to go away, who I trust 200%, to look after / ride / even compete him, but don't like anyone he doesn't know handling him in case he nips them or something. And sometimes he gets brought in from the field by someone else if he's last one out but he's pretty chilled when he's out of his stable anyway.
I have one friend who looks after him if I have to go away, who I trust 200%, to look after / ride / even compete him, but don't like anyone he doesn't know handling him in case he nips them or something. And sometimes he gets brought in from the field by someone else if he's last one out but he's pretty chilled when he's out of his stable anyway.
Geraldine
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I let 2 other people on the farm handle Bob. He's like a child -arses around a bit with me sometimes but perfectly behaved with other people!!!
I only let these 2 people handle him as they knew him at our last farm and he is a big boy but although he's soft as s**t his size intimidates some people.
Saying that I find the bigger ones easier to handle than the small ponies!!!
I only let these 2 people handle him as they knew him at our last farm and he is a big boy but although he's soft as s**t his size intimidates some people.
Saying that I find the bigger ones easier to handle than the small ponies!!!
the watcher
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Mostly only my sharer and my son, but to be fair they are so well behaved anybody could handle them without any problems
laura_1983
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lol i like this one!!
my pony is a little monster for others and i get along fine with him, he doesnt work for kids, bit of a pain considering iv got lots of kids who love him - he's 13hh - he just finds it funny to throw them off, run away with them or not leave the yard in first place.
he's on loan to a guy at the moment who's the same age as me, they get on fine most of the time but jumping is hilarious - they went to do some practise xc and after every jump the pony put his head down to eat and the rider fell off, then he rolled in the water jump and again in the dirt when he got out the water jump!
my pony is a little monster for others and i get along fine with him, he doesnt work for kids, bit of a pain considering iv got lots of kids who love him - he's 13hh - he just finds it funny to throw them off, run away with them or not leave the yard in first place.
he's on loan to a guy at the moment who's the same age as me, they get on fine most of the time but jumping is hilarious - they went to do some practise xc and after every jump the pony put his head down to eat and the rider fell off, then he rolled in the water jump and again in the dirt when he got out the water jump!
piebaldsparkle
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Yes - I work shifts so have no choice!!! She is fine with most, but plays the odd person up!!
piebaldsparkle
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Actually it is only ODD people sje plays up for!!!! - Can't say I blame her!!!
mememe
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i would pay someone serious money to try and handle Buster but he is a little s0d to handle so no one goes near him but me!
galaxy
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I'd let anyone handle my horse. He's good as gold, a 5 year old could handle him.
However there are some people I wouldn't let handle him. Not because he wouldn't behave, but lets put it this way, every time they do anybody else's (normally very well behaved) horse there's always some "drama"!
However there are some people I wouldn't let handle him. Not because he wouldn't behave, but lets put it this way, every time they do anybody else's (normally very well behaved) horse there's always some "drama"!
Super_Kat
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Missy - yes
Woody - yes
Olympic - I'm very selective who does things with him after the little sod kicked me.
Woody - yes
Olympic - I'm very selective who does things with him after the little sod kicked me.
dianchi
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The yard turn her out every day for me. I do hear the occasional story of how she scared someone. Apparently she was walking with purpose and also when she badly spooked (a friend saw this "event" my mare is a bit nosey a looked at a box on the yard and was surprised to see someone get out of it and took one step right!)
She knows the numpty handlers and im sure she just chuckles at them!
She knows the numpty handlers and im sure she just chuckles at them!
fairhill
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Yes, and she's a sweetie for everyone
I'm on part livery, so YO or her OH do her in the mornings for me, including changing rugs and turning her out.
She's sometimes brought in for me by other liveries rather than keeping her out in the field by herself.
Oh, and when my mum's off crutches and a bit more mobile she'll be helping me look after Meg now her horse has moved on
My OH occasionally turns her out for me as well, but less so now there's only one horse to do. He's a complete horsey novice but very good at feeding her treats
I'm on part livery, so YO or her OH do her in the mornings for me, including changing rugs and turning her out.
She's sometimes brought in for me by other liveries rather than keeping her out in the field by herself.
Oh, and when my mum's off crutches and a bit more mobile she'll be helping me look after Meg now her horse has moved on
My OH occasionally turns her out for me as well, but less so now there's only one horse to do. He's a complete horsey novice but very good at feeding her treats
rips01
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yes i send OC out on a death wish [ha ha ha] love her really xxxxxx
Salcey
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My OH and both my kids.
My mare is very grumpy towards anyone other than me, everyone can handle her but she often takes a chunk out of them for doing so.
My 4yo is handled by both the kids, but takes the p&ss out of the non horsey OH.
The welshie can be handled by anyone as long as theres not lush green grass about
My mare is very grumpy towards anyone other than me, everyone can handle her but she often takes a chunk out of them for doing so.
My 4yo is handled by both the kids, but takes the p&ss out of the non horsey OH.
The welshie can be handled by anyone as long as theres not lush green grass about
Demolition_Derby
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I don't let anyone else touch my horses!! If I have to go away for the weekend etc I do trust my mum to do them but otherwise it's only me that handles them! I did used to take it in turns with another livery to put out in the morning but my horse apparently kicked her and she also started getting very very headshy
so since then they are in their own field and I make sure no-one has any reason to touch them!!
peanut
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Only a few trusted people handle my horse (hardly surprising if you've seen my post on letting others ride her!).
She's very quiet and well behaved in hand but only with calm, confident people - if she senses nerves, she spooks all over the place.
She's very quiet and well behaved in hand but only with calm, confident people - if she senses nerves, she spooks all over the place.
AmyMay
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No never. Being made from precious porcelean (sp) he's far too fragile and liable to break. That coupled with a nervous disposition means that he is also too dangerous for othes to handle safely. Especialy those who are not used to horses.
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village idiot :D
Depends which ones:
Big Welsh - yup any one because he is totally chilled and reliable
Section A - same answer
Big mare - bit selective because she IS so big but she's very easy to handle
AA Mare - no, very selective, she's green and can forget about personal space
Flynn - no, very selective, he can still feel a bit "stallion-y" and needs to feel that you are a) no threat and b) in total control otherwise he can be a bit of a bully. He's actually easy to deal with - but not if you're not expecting it.
Little Welsh - extremely selective, he will 99% of the time be very sweet and easy - but he just has to panic because he feels threatened and all hell breaks loose. Whereas I'd let pretty much any experience person handle Flynn, I wouldn't let all of the same people handle the little Welsh because he needs more than just experience, he need someone to understand his personality and how he has been treated in the past. This is why he will be pts rather than ever be passed on to anyone else.
Big Welsh - yup any one because he is totally chilled and reliable
Section A - same answer
Big mare - bit selective because she IS so big but she's very easy to handle
AA Mare - no, very selective, she's green and can forget about personal space
Flynn - no, very selective, he can still feel a bit "stallion-y" and needs to feel that you are a) no threat and b) in total control otherwise he can be a bit of a bully. He's actually easy to deal with - but not if you're not expecting it.
Little Welsh - extremely selective, he will 99% of the time be very sweet and easy - but he just has to panic because he feels threatened and all hell breaks loose. Whereas I'd let pretty much any experience person handle Flynn, I wouldn't let all of the same people handle the little Welsh because he needs more than just experience, he need someone to understand his personality and how he has been treated in the past. This is why he will be pts rather than ever be passed on to anyone else.
Tinker_Belle
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I try to do as much myself or else my sister/mum do it. If there really is nobody then YO will step in & turn her out etc.
I don't like just anyone handling her as although she is an angel to handle she is sensitive & really takes to heart a raised voice etc.
I did once trust a friend to look after her for a few days but then found out he'd hit her around the head & had hit her with the leadrope
It didn't take a lot of working out as S became headshy & nervy when she's usually very chilled & laidback.
On the very rare occasions sister/mum/brother/myself is not around to look after her then YO will sort her for me & bill me if it's any more than the odd turn out/bring in/feed.
_OC_
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yes i send OC out on a death wish [ha ha ha] love her really xxxxxx
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Yep cos' his lack of a brain.......means he is quite good at landing on you from a great height!
yes i send OC out on a death wish [ha ha ha] love her really xxxxxx
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Yep cos' his lack of a brain.......means he is quite good at landing on you from a great height!
jumpthemoon
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I would let other people handle them if I thought they were competent (or if it's my OH
) but I'd make sure I let them know about their 'quirks' first
Canto likes to walk off in a different direction as if you aren't there, so you need to keep your eye on him, or he's off! Tango sometimes rushes into her stable at 1000mph, regardless of who's in the way
That comes from being badly handled at a previous yard though.They are fine apart from that though and so long as the handler is prepared it's not a problem. There is an 11yr old girl and a 63yr old lady on the yard who can handle them both without a problem.
Canto likes to walk off in a different direction as if you aren't there, so you need to keep your eye on him, or he's off! Tango sometimes rushes into her stable at 1000mph, regardless of who's in the way
dieseldog
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Yes - because otherwise I would have to look after them by myself all of the time.
People who don't let others handle their horses what happens with the Farrier/vet/barefoot trimmer?
People who don't let others handle their horses what happens with the Farrier/vet/barefoot trimmer?
Demolition_Derby
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People who don't let others handle their horses what happens with the Farrier/vet/barefoot trimmer?
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I was talking about everyday handling
. Obviously vet, farrier, dentist etc I allow them to touch them. If they must. And they are supervised
People who don't let others handle their horses what happens with the Farrier/vet/barefoot trimmer?
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I was talking about everyday handling
H-J
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Yes, had to have someone do them when I went to Badminton.
Has to be someone I trust though, as ive seen ppl do others horses whilst they have been away and just taken a free rein like they are there own and ignored instructions
Luckily my mum is about for the farrier etc
Has to be someone I trust though, as ive seen ppl do others horses whilst they have been away and just taken a free rein like they are there own and ignored instructions
Luckily my mum is about for the farrier etc
Solstar
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nobody else, apart from the OH- not because I dont want them to, just because I do them all the time....and I have to pay someone to do them if I need them doing.
Hedgewitch13
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No way - only the YO is allowed to handle my mare. She is a sweetie with manners to burn BUT she is also a big 16.3 TB mare that can get a bit twitchy sometimes. I'm in a small yard and to be honest the others aren't really experienced in handling big unpredictable horses and I wouldn't want to take the risk. Likewise, in her life, nobody else has ever hacked her out - schooling fine but hacking is a big no-no (unless you have a velcro bum and no fear!).
SpottedCat
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Yes otherwise my yard would find it very hard to fulfill their part of the 'part livery' bargain!
As they haven't yet refused to handle him, I guess he's fine!
As they haven't yet refused to handle him, I guess he's fine!
SSM
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At the moment I am pretty much the only one who is handling her while she is on box rest as she is so strong - not naughty or nasty - just drags you to the nearest patch of grass! However when she is out at grass she has been brought in by a 10 year old, I trust everyone on our yard to handle her gently but firmly - she is a genuine Donkey!
SilverSkye
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It is quite fascinating reading this as it would never occur to me not to let others handle my horse, she is 16hh a bit mareish but as a general rule simple to do. My mare obviously loves me more than anyone else ( well being her owner i always tell myself she does and it isnt just the fact i am the food lady!!) but is always very well behaved for anyone on the ground. I obviously would'nt let anyone that was going to beat my horse handle her and in the same way if i had a horse that was likely to injure someone ( i.e kicked or was agressive) i wouldnt expect anyone else to have to deal with my horses problems.
blackcob
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Well I share with my mum, so the two of us are her main handlers and she treats us both with equal disdain.
She loathes the vet and goes out of her way to be a prat for him, but is a saint with the farrier and stands dead still and obligingly picks up her feet for him in the right order (why won't she do that for me?!)
She is oddly gentle with children, and will delicately pluck polos from their hands, but when I offer her one I get the full snarfly teeth treatment and probably a smack in the head when I'm not quick enough with the next one.
She is oddly gentle with children, and will delicately pluck polos from their hands, but when I offer her one I get the full snarfly teeth treatment and probably a smack in the head when I'm not quick enough with the next one.