spotty_pony
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Experienced doesn't necessarily = knowledgeable. Also, everybody has their own definition of 'experienced' so what one person may class as being experienced might be someone else's idea of a novice!
Does 'Experienced' Equal 'Knowledgeable?
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not_with_it
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I think it also depends on how you define experience.
If someone has had horses for long periods of time it doesnt make them experienced.
IMO experience comes from the different situations you are put in and see.
For example, a girl on my yard has had horses for years. She has some kind of qualification to boot but a few years ago when her horse was crippled with laminitus in the field she didnt notice and had to be told to call the vet. I would never trust her with anyone elses horse but because she has had horses for a long time does that make her experienced in some peoples mind?
Like has been said before knowledge can come from books but imo knowledge learnt from experience is far more superior.
If someone has had horses for long periods of time it doesnt make them experienced.
IMO experience comes from the different situations you are put in and see.
For example, a girl on my yard has had horses for years. She has some kind of qualification to boot but a few years ago when her horse was crippled with laminitus in the field she didnt notice and had to be told to call the vet. I would never trust her with anyone elses horse but because she has had horses for a long time does that make her experienced in some peoples mind?
Like has been said before knowledge can come from books but imo knowledge learnt from experience is far more superior.
pansy
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There is always someone out there who has more knowledge and experience than yourself especially at a livery yard - with some people a little knowledge can be very dangerous - we have only has our lad for over a year now and we are on a massive learning curve - everyone offers their knowledge and experience and everyone has different answers !!
seeingdouble
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Does 'Experienced' Equal 'Knowledgeable?
not at all
example (one of many i could tell!)
a horse owner has owned 2 horses for 18 years.... always been on DIY livery..... horses look healthy and happy (no issues there)..... but said lady has to ask EVERY DAY what rug to put on her horse if any...... gets 'scared' easily when the horse may just look around when being led (talking here of a 30 year old pony...)
now to many, she could say she has 18 years of horse experience..... but would i class her as knowledgeable to look after one of my horses - DEFINATLEY NOT !!!
not at all
example (one of many i could tell!)
a horse owner has owned 2 horses for 18 years.... always been on DIY livery..... horses look healthy and happy (no issues there)..... but said lady has to ask EVERY DAY what rug to put on her horse if any...... gets 'scared' easily when the horse may just look around when being led (talking here of a 30 year old pony...)
now to many, she could say she has 18 years of horse experience..... but would i class her as knowledgeable to look after one of my horses - DEFINATLEY NOT !!!
xxMozlarxx
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Frog
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Imho, no!!
I know a girl, she's lovely, read every horsey book on the planet and could recognise and recommend the appropriate action for any ailment you can think of! But has only been riding about two years, and only had her horse for one.
On the other hand, I know someone who's had horses their whole life (classy ones, too!) hunted/competed ect, and they still think the correct way to work a horse in an outline is to saw with their hands, and their answer for everything is 'scream at it and whip it', even if the horse is refusing to go forwards because it is clearly uncomfortable behind... I know who I would rather sell one of my horses to.
I know a girl, she's lovely, read every horsey book on the planet and could recognise and recommend the appropriate action for any ailment you can think of! But has only been riding about two years, and only had her horse for one.
On the other hand, I know someone who's had horses their whole life (classy ones, too!) hunted/competed ect, and they still think the correct way to work a horse in an outline is to saw with their hands, and their answer for everything is 'scream at it and whip it', even if the horse is refusing to go forwards because it is clearly uncomfortable behind... I know who I would rather sell one of my horses to.