Do you worry that you smell of horses and probably your vehicle as well?

[Judgemental]

Do you worry that you smell of horses and that you might look as if you have been dragged through a hedge backwards most of the time?

It is a curious fact that folk generally associated with horses, do not seem to worry about the issue and the effect it may have on others who are not involved with horses, viz the general public.

One local supermarket (who I dare not name for fear of defamation) only has to see somebody in riding boots and kit of any sort, let alone the faintest wiff of ‘horse’ and they are politely asked to leave.

Do you make an effort after you have been in your stables to restore your appearance and odour, to what might be considered reasonable acceptability?

That from my experience also probably applies to vehicles associated with people who have horses; their vehicles generally are thoroughly unsavoury.

This should bring forth some interesting comments.

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

I have a horsey coat and boots, and change them before I come home.... so don't think I actually smell lol....., don't wear same clothes for days on end so clothes generally smell ok.

It winds me up big time when I see people walking around Morrisons or Tesco etc etc in their dirty boots or even wellies, whats all that about????? Bad manners if you ask me

XX

 

[rosie fronfelen]

Do you worry that you smell of horses and that you might look as if you have been dragged through a hedge backwards most of the time?

It is a curious fact that folk generally associated with horses, do not seem to worry about the issue and the effect it may have on others who are not involved with horses, viz the general public.

One local supermarket (who I dare not name for fear of defamation) only has to see somebody in riding boots and kit of any sort, let alone the faintest wiff of ‘horse’ and they are politely asked to leave.

Do you make an effort after you have been in your stables to restore your appearance and odour, to what might be considered reasonable acceptability?

That from my experience also probably applies to vehicles associated with people who have horses; their vehicles generally are thoroughly unsavoury.

This should bring forth some interesting comments.

i never gave a toss as the jobs i had were always in horse country so was never a surprise to shops etc.mind you iam going back to the70s and 80s.

 

[combat_claire]

I don't deliberately go into supermarkets in my riding kit, but if it is a choice between starving and going in with a bit of mud on me then I choose option B every time.

The local pubs I frequent after hunting both at home and in Somerset don't bat an eyelid at me or indeed anyone else walking in wearing breeches with a jersey chucked on over their shirt and stock; if my boots are really awful I will take them off and walk around in my socks.

After being out with the minkhounds I always take deodorant and a change of clothes because it isn't pleasant for the field to have to sit next to someone reeking of hound and river water.

Overall I don't think the smell of horse and hound is any worse than a filthy person reeking of BO...

 

[Ladylina83]

I KNOW I smell of horse and so does my new discovery - I have only had it 6 days !!

Never been asked to leave a supermarket before though - there are only so many hours in a day though I am normal clean for about 1 of them !!

 

[9tails]

My horse does not smell and therefore nor do I. :snooty:

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

I don't deliberately go into supermarkets in my riding kit, but if it is a choice between starving and going in with a bit of mud on me then I choose option B every time.

The local pubs I frequent after hunting both at home and in Somerset don't bat an eyelid at me or indeed anyone else walking in wearing breeches with a jersey chucked on over their shirt and stock; if my boots are really awful I will take them off and walk around in my socks.

After being out with the minkhounds I always take deodorant and a change of clothes because it isn't pleasant for the field to have to sit next to someone reeking of hound and river water.

Overall I don't think the smell of horse and hound is any worse than a filthy person reeking of BO...

Of course not, but here in rural Devon you see alot of ppl in the supermarket literally leaving dried mud all over the floor, I think this is disrespectful, not hard to keep a spare spare of shoes or wellies in the car that are clean. Nobody would blink at dirty clothes, its the trail of mud I find offensive. Likewise in pubs I leave my boots in the porch x

 

[Festive_Felicitations]

I do think about smelling and my effect on the general public and will try and scrub a bit if I have to do stuff on my way home but won't go massively out of my way given that other people don't worry about the stench of cigs or BO....

The muddy boots problem is solved in country towns here with any shops/pubs that object having a note on the door asking people to remove them and a mat set aside to leave them on!

I will go to the shops in my riding gear becasue I often don't have time to change and go back out again before work/closing time. However I do make sure I have clean shoes on, wash my face and hands and try and tidy myself up a bit. The smell I can't help other than washing my gear regularly.

I don't think my car smells that much If anything it smells of hay/grass which I think isn't too offensive. Beats wet dog or cigarettes.

 

[irish_only]

Defender - my mobile wheelbarrow, usually has lurchers in, plus empty plastic bottles (never know when you might need one) carrier bag hooked over the low box knob for sticking all my rubbish in, middle seat unusable as has spare coat, gloves, envelopes, corn bills et al. Floor filled with dried mud, gravel, bits of rubbish that missed the carrier bag. Ashtray partly full. Back has lovely squidgy waterproof dog bed (of course) and mobile waterbowl. Windows all smudged from doggy noses and feet.

Do I worry about my smelly self - er, no

But I do love transforming into a girly girl for those very occasional nights out.

 

[Bettyboo222]

I get very concious if I have to go in a shop or bus and will either change or cover myself in body spray

 

[stacey_lou]

To be honest I couldnt give a toss what other people think, If I am on the way to the yard in breechers and boots and I need to go to the shop or supermarket I will same goes on the way home.

The sames goes when I leave the gym if I have no where to be after I will leave my gym kit on and go to the shop on the way home if need be, who cares!

and BTW yes my car smells but fortunatly my new man loves the smell of horses

 

[Judgemental]

and BTW yes my car smells but fortunatly my new man loves the smell of horses

That is a very interesting comment, does that mean your previous did not like the smell of horses?

The essence of any relationship where horses are concerned, revolves very much about fragrance.

Either you notice it or not depending upon your level of involvement.

 

[arizonahoney]

I think much depends on what you use for bedding. Straw is very stinky for example.

 

[wyrdsister]

Nope, don't care. I can't stand the smell of perfume and loads of people seem to walk around as if they've showered in it. Smelling of stables is a defense strategy!

 

[jenz87]

I work and live on a yard so i never get away from the smell. There is no days off for me, so any time i get to the supermarket or local shop is mid day and i simply dont have time to change. I change my shoes unless its snowing!!! I live in the country and theyre used to it anyway but i always swap to my trainers but to be honest they probably smell horsey as well these days!!

 

[Daddy_Long_Legs]

I don't give a toss what I smell or look like most days.....usually I trail around in boots chaps and tracksuit bottoms......After hunting I wash my boots before I go into the pub.

If my boots are really muddy I try to rinse them off before I leave the yard so as not to trail mud into any shops I might go into!

My OH is a dairy farmer his nickname is Smelly and he calls me Stinky!

 

[Judgemental]

My OH is a dairy farmer his nickname is Smelly and he calls me Stinky!

Excellent stuff, just what I was anticipating, brings this whole forum to life.

How romantic, the warmth of the cows in the Parlour and the horses in the stable.

This could develop into quite an exciting thread and how hunting people really live and what makes them content as couples etc.

 

[Dizzydusty]

Well I dont hunt, but that doesn't stop me or my car stinging of horse, dog, haylage (in the winter) or whatever. I am old enough now not to give a toss what people think of me walking round asda or tesco or sitting in costa with my stockmans hat on cos my hair would probably explode if I took it off...In fact we are recognised and our order know because of said had and fluorescent jacket!

Why should I bother about wearing joddys, boots and whatever, when others find it perfectly acceptable to walk about with their backsides hanging out of low rise jeans, usually with large amounts of fat hanging over the side, or have highly offensive children causing untold misery to everyone in the shop, or like mentioned before, reek of smoke, BO or perfume/aftershave!

Mind you I am highly aware of what I must smell like when its haylage season...hence the reason for the bottle of febreeze sitting in the drivers door of my car....quick scoot before I enter said shop and hey presto..haven't had a 'anyone smell baby sick' comment for years.

Ahhh the joys

 

[Festive_Felicitations]

Excellent stuff, just what I was anticipating, brings this whole forum to life.

How romantic, the warmth of the cows in the Parlour and the horses in the stable.

This could develop into quite an exciting thread and how hunting people really live and what makes them content as couples etc.

I think you have rather high hopes for this forum!

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

I think you have rather high hopes for this forum!

HEHE yes in reality, dairy farmers are usually knackered 100% of the time!

 

[Echo Bravo]

Do shopping in the morning,while I'm still clean as 1/2 hour later, I'm really filthy from the horses and walking the dogs and I don't notice the smell,eerrr what smell, and agree with some women pouring on the perfume, as walked past one yesterday and the smell nearly knocked me out.

 

[Judgemental]

I have had a great laugh today. I was shall we say, in close proximity to a number of people associated with horses and some - one or two had read this thread.

They were ladies and it was clear there is a fluttering in the dovecotes, because there OH's have heard about or read the subject matter and the honesty with which some posters are commenting. In fact one confessed to the notion that she had probably lost her last ‘boy/male friend’ as a result.

Indeed it is as I thought a very touchy subject. I gather the school run in the smelly vehicle is also a significant issue!

However some OH's have a positive obsession about the subject and have been somewhat reluctant to speak out.

However this thread is, I gathering bringing the issue to the 'kitchen and dining table' so to speak.

Oh dear, I hope there is no domestic disharmony as a result of some open views expressed in this thread.

 

[Devonshire dumpling]

I have had a great laugh today. I was shall we say, in close proximity to a number of people associated with horses and some - one or two had read this thread.

They were ladies and it was clear there is a fluttering in the dovecotes, because there OH's have heard about or read the subject matter and the honesty with which some posters are commenting. In fact one confessed to the notion that she had probably lost her last ‘boy/male friend’ as a result.

Indeed it is as I thought a very touchy subject. I gather the school run in the smelly vehicle is also a significant issue!

However some OH's have a positive obsession about the subject and have been somewhat reluctant to speak out.

However this thread is, I gathering bringing the issue to the 'kitchen and dining table' so to speak.

Oh dear, I hope there is no domestic disharmony as a result of some open views expressed in this thread.

Jeeezzzz i am going back to watching Dirty Dancing, you know important things!!

 

[littleme]

Not really, only time i go to the supermarket its a quick dash, most my time seems to be spent in the pub and everybody round here seems to be horsey anyway! Pub usually full of breeches, dirty jeans and the distinctive whiff of horse (and that horrid piss smell that sticks to ariats..), so no not bothered!

 

[Alec Swan]

When I enter a supermarket, I accept it for what it is. A supermarket can show me the same respect, and if they can't, then I'll find one which will. In short, I couldn't give a stuff what the manager thinks, if he doesn't care for me, then I'll spend my money elsewhere!!

THE END.

Alec.

 

[jaijai]

One 'local' branch of a large well known supermarket chain asked someone from our yard to leave because she smelt so much and other customers complained. I often nip to the supermarket on the way home from the yard but do try to make sure boots etc are reasonably clean/not covered in muck. Have to agree that I find the smell of cigarette smoke and BO quite disgusting so unless the supermarket are going to start banning people who are generally smelly I shall continue to shop in my yard clothes!

 

[cob&onion]

One 'local' branch of a large well known supermarket chain asked someone from our yard to leave because she smelt so much and other customers complained. I often nip to the supermarket on the way home from the yard but do try to make sure boots etc are reasonably clean/not covered in muck. Have to agree that I find the smell of cigarette smoke and BO quite disgusting so unless the supermarket are going to start banning people who are generally smelly I shall continue to shop in my yard clothes!

Well said!

I work at a yard so i always come home reeking of horses, my OH hates it and worse still we have to share a car, so the car has always got bits of horsey stuff knocking about in it as does the house hes used to it now though

 

[Judgemental]

Well said!

I work at a yard so i always come home reeking of horses, my OH hates it and worse still we have to share a car, so the car has always got bits of horsey stuff knocking about in it as does the house hes used to it now though

Cob&Onion I am not referring to your OH, probably very reliable, this comment is about OH's generally.

However, from my long experience, never ever take them for granted, or think you have them completely trained on this subject. Especially if they are the money behind the horses.

If at the outset they expressed a dislike of the smell of horses, there is a real risk they will be thoroughly unpredictable and revert to type, sometimes permanently or for periods.

Don't whatever you do let them off their 'head-collar' and gallop through the fragrances at some large department store.

It’s guaranteed to set them off!

 

[snopuma]

A woman I work with asked for a lift to the garage after work to pick up her car, after I moved the lunge line, pooey rug, and various bits of car garbage I made an area for her to sit, she kept banging on about the smell of my car so much that I really felt like saying want to walk to the garage then?

She asked me again a couple of weeks later for a lift I said, Are you sure you can stand the smell?

She got a lift from someone else, good thing too, she's not a friend and I didn't want to give her a lift, so I shall keep my car horsey for true friends who want a lift won't say a thing!

 

[Shantara]

Not at all! I even bought a t-shirt that says "Yes, I smell like a horse. No, I don't consider it a problem"