Does anyone listen to advice from here?

Depends on the situation.

The ones I have listened to so far and acted on their advice is Froggy with the liver thing and Yas and Crystal. Ginger witch and all those who have supported me over the last 2 weeks on my sad thread. I didn't expect to hear from most people over my loss of my mare . but a BIG thank you to those like Ginger and kirstykate and brightinsel Shadeyoak joeanne slightlychristmasy touchstone ApacheElf and a couple more that have been kind and supportive. I don't worship anyone one here like some do. If its something I need to check on I ask but normally I act on my own advice (47 years worth of working with horses) and my vet farrier and nutrition expert .

Other than that If I want to run things by someone in pm , I will then decided whether to take it or not, I prefer to address someone who has been through a recent situation and see how they resolved it.
 
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Depends on what I want advice on.

If it were feet -Oberon, Backing and breaking - JanetGeorge, Tricks and stunts -JFTD ;), General Stable questions - Wagtail, The absolute truth - AmyMay :)

There are others that I tend to agree with though. PandorasJar and Littlelegs springs to mind.

There are others that I don't listen to though.
 
Usually!
There are a few people (who usually PM me actually) who give great, sound advice almost without fail. When I mention this, people seem to assume they are agreeing with me - not so, they just treat me with respect and can tell me I'm wrong without being mean! Or at least, give me something to try/new ideas!

I just find it quite hard to take people seriously when they're mean to me!
 
I am very grateful to anyone who takes the time to respond to my threads but I often listen particularly to those people who have had experience of whatever the problem is that I am facing, that makes sense. That said, certainly don't discriminate between those who post often or newbies or anything like that. I think it is fair to say that there are all stages of horse person on this website, clearly some with years and years of experience who should be listened to but then a novice am have spent their first year of ownership dealing with Lami for instance and they should have a lot of advice to give on that subject......


I recently posted on a thread and my advice was the only advice not picked up on or responded to so I think it is safe to say that they didn't care for my comments :D
 
I think it would be silly to not take some of the advice given on here. Some posters have vast knowledge about certain subjects and to have that kind of knowledge being offered free of charge is something well worth taking advantage of. I appreciate most of the posters who have been named as I think they all have some specialty subjects. No-one can know everything there is to know and new posters should be wary of anyone who claims to! No-one can be an expert in every field within the horse world so it's a great bonus to hone in on a poster who you know IS an expert on a certain horse topic. I don't tend to post asking for advice but I do find discussions very interesting particularly when it is not my forte but something I'd like to tuck under my belt and remember in case I find myself in a situation like the ones in the discussion.

There are some posters on here that I've noticed who tend to fly under the radar because they're either not prolific posters, or they have a quiet manner about them when posting so rarely become embroiled in any scuffles or become perched on any pedestals, but nevertheless are very important members of this forum whether they see themselves as this or not, and whether other people even remember their names or not. So I'd like to thank those members for giving sound advice and very worthwhile suggestions.
 
I first came on here in April this year when my miniature mare was showing unusual signs late into her pregnancy, I had some really good advice and when my mare aborted the support from other posters definately made it easier. I have also had help regarding going barefoot from Oberon and more recently from posters regarding me schooling my miniature for driving which has been very helpful. So to answer your question yes.:)
 
I hardly ever post, and haven't asked for advice as such, but this is because I have a very knowledgeable YO, a great instructor, a fantastic vet and a brilliant farrier! Oh, and a horse whose general health has (touch wood) been good, and behaviour, well, manageable! So I feel blessed, and wish everyone on here the same!

Still it is good to know there are such helpful, knowledgeable people about on HHO :)
 
I haven't really asked for advice on here much as I have my own "support team" on the ground who fill in the gaps for me. But I do read some threads with great interest, particularly if they cover a new topic or something I am undecided about. I'm hopeless at remembering names but I like the commonsense, down to earth, responses that come from the likes of Rhino and JFTD - those two have stuck in my head so I must agree with them!
I'm sure there will come a time when I do need some different advice from those that I usually go to but meanwhile I'll carry on learning from other people's threads and being entertained and sometimes shocked or saddened.

ETA that I posted at the same time as nosenseofdirection - we're not the same person, honest.
 
I read more than I post but have found some really good info on here from other people's posts mainly regarding feed. I tend to use CR for schooling tips in the same way. General horse care I am quite happy with my own knowledge but do read other posts to see if I can learn anything.

As for the posts I have made I have always received excellent feedback and value most people's views. I sometimes feel a bit for those who are genuinely asking out of lack of knowledge and then get slated for asking but on the whole find the forum an excellent place for info on almost anything :D
 
Yes, I most definitely listen to advice on here. :) Since my return to horses 18 months ago as a 2nd-time-round-novice-owner I've found this forum a tremendous help. I was no expert 35 years years ago, also I'd forgotten so much of what I did once know and things had changed enormously while I'd "been away".

I listen to everyone's point of view. There are just a few who I then disregard as they don't seem to know what they're talking about, but the rest I consider carefully before deciding on my own course of action.

A lot of those who often give the soundest advice have already been named here but there are many more who may not be such prolific posters but crop up sharing helpful experience in specific areas. The person who has probably been the most supportive to me personally is Rhino, whose views I have great respect for.

Then there are those who are especially kind and sensitive and always quick to pick up when someone's having a rough time, like Ladyinred.

I'm a little confused by the claims of there being "cliques" and people being "worshiped" on here :confused:. I've never seen evidence of either. I think that like minded people expressing similar views can be mistaken for a clique or people ganging up, sadly. As for worshiping, I must have missed that.... :eek:
 
There is more than one way to skin a cat (as, let me hastened to add, the old saying goes!), and I am on here mostly to hear opinions.

It is interesting to hear what others have to say and it often opens my eyes to another way of looking at a problem. I listen, store it away, and compare it to my own experiences. If it checks out, I'll follow it. There is an old Chinese proverb that a wise man can even learn from a fool.

Advice? Well, if I really want advice I'll probably go to a professional and pay a fee. That way I have someone to sue when things go wrong!:D

(The clue is in the screen name:cool:).
 
I have learned so much from Oberon and CPTrayes. I did something I never thought would be possible or in fairness work! It's been brilliant.

Very good people in this forum and glad to be a part of it. Obviously I do not substitute for proper professional help. But sometimes others experiences just make you think of something else to consider or rule out.

Terri
 
I have received some very good advice and i have received some advice that quite frankly made me feel sorry for any animal they had care of.

But it can also be very confusing as everyone has different ideas on what they think is the correct one.One poster will tell you to do/try x,y,z and in the very next post some one will reply you should not under any circumstances do/try x,y,z as it is the totally wrong course of action and instead you should do/try a,b,c because it is a better way..So you are left scratching your head and none the wiser..

Thinking you know it all is one thing and knowing you know it all is another..If someone tells you that they knew a horse who belonged to a friend of a friend of a friend fifteen years ago who had that problem and they did this that and the other with it,,then i tend to file that into the bin..If a posters horse has the same issue's/problems/illness last week i will tend to take their advice more readily..
 
I don't think advice on a forum is much different from advice in real life. It's worth listening to people, but you make an assessment of how experienced, knowledgeable and sensible the person is before deciding how valid their advice is.

I do think there are some regulars on here who get shirty if they don't feel the person is taking their advice. :o:D Even those who didn't actually ask for anyone's opinion in the first place. :p People are not obliged to take anyone's advice, and anyway may need time to think about it before deciding what to do.
 
I don't give advise unless its something I know about, so I hope others are the same. Although I have a few inklings that some aren't nearly as knowledgeable as they'd lead you to believe!

I take on board practically anyones advise, providing they seem to have mine and my horses best intentions at heart.

I'm another that has took on board a lot of Amymay's advise and kicks up the bums. She's a member I always hope replies when I have a problem or question.
Countless other people also but I'm making a point of Amymay as she's at the top of my head atm having seen her name several times throughout this thread!

I don't mind that I'm not the most knowledgeable but I just hope that I come across as well-meaning and kind!
 
Thanks all who named me, I'm not even going to try because there are too many, & I'll forget someone. I don't experience much new in rl at the moment, so rarely ask advice. However I do enjoy reading posts on subjects I either know little about or am interested in anyway. And as someone said there's many ways to skin a cat, so even if its something I don't need advice on now, I do take on board other peoples different thoughts or methods, incase they might come in handy in future.
 
There is one thing for sure, every day spent with horses is an opportunity to learn something and the fact it can be shared has got to be a good thing.

I have found reading about other owners experiences very interesting and for my feral Little Ted adventure the advice from some members was pivotal in how I approached trying to handle him.

Lots of good stuff but some of the recent waffle is boring !!
 
KristmasKat said:
There are other posters who I think are generally people who give well thought out opinions and are worth listening to such as Rhino
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*snorts*

*then goes to google the correct response*

:D

I'm another who doesn't tend to ask directly for advice on here; I've been lucky enough to have built up quite a collection of HHOers on facebook and tend to discuss things more there. Every day I pick up tips and interesting ideas from threads here though, even if I don't post on them :) Too, too many names to mention, but I think what makes HHO the way it is, is the mix of posters on here. From people with a lifetime's experience, to some of the incredibly astute youngsters on here, there is such a wealth of knowledge. Thanks HHO :D
 
I've posted quite a few questions (mainly in veterinary) since my horse was diagnosed with Cushings earlier this year and have had some great advice about feeding and management -so far I have cut mollasses out of her diet and changed my 'turn her out in any weather' philosophy - she no longer goes out in frosty conditions. Most of the time though its more to seek reassurance that I'm doing the right things, and to hear other people's experiences who are going through the same problems

I've also had a some fantastic advice re human ailments!!

Finally I would also agree with those who have commented not to overlook advice from low profile 'under the radar' members. In RL I have found that those who are most knowledgable rarely make a song and dance about it.
 
skint1 said:
Sometimes yes I do and it has been very good advice. For instance, I think I read on here that Happy Mouth bits can get sharp and splintery when worn, the other day my lovely loan mare began to seem unhappy tossing her head and stuff and I straight away checked the bit and voila, tiny but very sharp splinter, poor girl, so there was some advice that worked and saved her a lot of trying to tell her thicko rider what the matter was! I've now got her in a sweet iron snaffle bit that she seems to like so it's all good.
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Take care with that as well, I've found that sweet iron doesn't wear particularly well and can get rough after a while.
 
LaurenBay said:
Depends on what I want advice on.

If it were feet -Oberon, Backing and breaking - JanetGeorge, Tricks and stunts -JFTD ;), General Stable questions - Wagtail, The absolute truth - AmyMay :)

There are others that I tend to agree with though. PandorasJar and Littlelegs springs to mind.

There are others that I don't listen to though.
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Id pretty much say this, although Im also not afraid of saying, whoa, wait, I know my horse and for him the advice isnt right, although for the most part, I respect the views of all of the above... would be great to start a post entitled... 'whos advice do you think is absolute bolarks' he he he,:D
 
I'm much more of a lurker than a thread starter - Mainly as I don't have a horse of my own and sometimes get intimidated by the way threads descend sometimes.
But I agree with the names mentioned. I've learnt a lot just by reading and listening to what they say. Auslander as well I find interesting to read/listen too, especially their thread about "lost art of giving with hands" which I picked up a lot of interesting tips.
 
Oberon, Cptrayes, Tiger Tail and Janet George are the ones who spring to mine straightaway, but maybe that's because they post on what I am interested in. But I wouldn't dismiss anyone's advice unless they were obviously a troll! I'm a great believer in that most people have some little piece of advice which may just be helpful.
 
Ha ha no way, I take it all with a pinch of salt, just post for amusement purposes and for something to do. I'm surrounded by knowledgable people in real life, who know me and know my horse, that's who I'd take advice from not any old numpteys off the Internet. I do enjoy reading some threads and have learnt stuff but no way would I follow advice for my horse from strangers when I have more than enough professionals around me I can seek advice from.
 
To add to the list of those already mentioned, most of whom I think are fantastic is Equilibrium Ireland. She is one of those people who always seems to bring a degree of sanity and reason when a thread is 'going wrong'

There is some brilliant advice on here and it is a great resource to have available, far too many to mention all by name I just wanted to add one that had been forgotten.
 
Yep I do :)

Also if its a good idea and plausable and would help me or mine then I also don't actually care who the source is, even if I normally don't like their posts if they say something relevant that might work why not :)

There are people on here who talk nonsense but you get that everywhere :D
 
Auld Lang Syne said:
Ha ha no way, I take it all with a pinch of salt, just post for amusement purposes and for something to do. I'm surrounded by knowledgable people in real life, who know me and know my horse, that's who I'd take advice from not any old numpteys off the Internet. I do enjoy reading some threads and have learnt stuff but no way would I follow advice for my horse from strangers when I have more than enough professionals around me I can seek advice from.
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So, when you posted your request for advice this morning you were just doing it for amusement? And all the people who took the trouble to give advice are "numpteys off the internet"?

Nice attitude.
 
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