jcberry
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omg you read my mind!
It's NOT cool to have a naughty horse...
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lauraandjack
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Couldn't agree more, OP.
I can't understand why people think it is cool/enjoyable/good to ride a nutter!
Since when has risking life and limb been fun? But a lot of people do seem to be very proud of the list of 'issues' that their horse has. (And consciously or subconsciously make these issues more prominent or even create them)
My horse had a fair few issues when I got him thanks to some pretty sh***y handling and riding in a past life. Well 2 years of sympathetic but firm handling later I get endless comments about what a well behaved nice chap he is. And I've worked hard to get him that way. Why? Because it's a lot more pleasant to ride a horse that will stand quietly at a road junction/in the show ring/ out hunting, open gates and be well mannered when ridden in company.
If I want an exhilerating ride I'll go for a gallop or put some decent jumps up. I prefer not to do the wall of death to get my adrenaline!
I can't understand why people think it is cool/enjoyable/good to ride a nutter!
Since when has risking life and limb been fun? But a lot of people do seem to be very proud of the list of 'issues' that their horse has. (And consciously or subconsciously make these issues more prominent or even create them)
My horse had a fair few issues when I got him thanks to some pretty sh***y handling and riding in a past life. Well 2 years of sympathetic but firm handling later I get endless comments about what a well behaved nice chap he is. And I've worked hard to get him that way. Why? Because it's a lot more pleasant to ride a horse that will stand quietly at a road junction/in the show ring/ out hunting, open gates and be well mannered when ridden in company.
If I want an exhilerating ride I'll go for a gallop or put some decent jumps up. I prefer not to do the wall of death to get my adrenaline!
alwaysbroke
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I do agree with the OP, but what do cheap horses have to do with anything? Are you trying to say that anyone who is not wealthy cannot possibly be a good rider? I find the opposite is true, its quite often those with plenty of money that buy horses that are above their ability.
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Hear Hear!! Well said.
As my user name implies my family falls into the "cheap and cheerful" catergory (sp!) I have always done my best for my kids and provided them with safe rides but only what I can afford, often forgoing competing myself to allow them to. We have taken great pleasure in the 14hh pony who knows her own mind, ride her properly reap the rewards, both girls are reasonable jockies who are capable of riding all our horses, but were most hurt to be told that if they wanted to win I should buy a pony £7k upwards (impossible to do, as much as i would love to)
How many "expensive " horse end up on the scrap heap when its not their fault they have just been unfotunate enough to have been purchased by the wrong person.
I do agree with the OP, but what do cheap horses have to do with anything? Are you trying to say that anyone who is not wealthy cannot possibly be a good rider? I find the opposite is true, its quite often those with plenty of money that buy horses that are above their ability.
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Hear Hear!! Well said.
As my user name implies my family falls into the "cheap and cheerful" catergory (sp!) I have always done my best for my kids and provided them with safe rides but only what I can afford, often forgoing competing myself to allow them to. We have taken great pleasure in the 14hh pony who knows her own mind, ride her properly reap the rewards, both girls are reasonable jockies who are capable of riding all our horses, but were most hurt to be told that if they wanted to win I should buy a pony £7k upwards (impossible to do, as much as i would love to)
How many "expensive " horse end up on the scrap heap when its not their fault they have just been unfotunate enough to have been purchased by the wrong person.
Starman
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Woah - first of all, what's all this about writing letters? What am i, educated? Ain't gonna happen folks.
Glad to hear you all agree with me. It was a big 'dawning realisation' moment when i woke up this morning and saw the computer screen still on. Dear oh dear..
MysteryGirl - They baby was propping up the bar with me, of course. We start 'em off young over here.
Kerelli - In an ideal world i would have the horse back. But the thing is, she doesn't blame herself for the horse's "problems", she blames me. She's a right up-her-own-arse-know-it-all who is determined to 'reschool' the horse herself, and passes it off like she bought a horse from some random dodgy dealer, rather than telling everyone she paid a lot of money for a quality imported warmblood that's too good for her... (I'm trying and failing to stop myself going off on another one here!) She rang me to simply have something to gossip about back home, and to further cement her little delusional world. I am thinking of offering her some cash for the horse back, but she paid quite a bit for it so i seriously doubt it will ever happen. I'm running a business and can't be buying horses back willy nilly. Besides, if she didn't have the horse she wouldn't have anything to gossip about now, would she?
Aregona - i know exactly what you mean regarding teaching people on their "problem horses." I actually usually refrain from riding their horses, as i know i could get the horse going fine and would therefore be accused of being a shite instructor.
Glad to hear you all agree with me. It was a big 'dawning realisation' moment when i woke up this morning and saw the computer screen still on. Dear oh dear..
MysteryGirl - They baby was propping up the bar with me, of course. We start 'em off young over here.
Kerelli - In an ideal world i would have the horse back. But the thing is, she doesn't blame herself for the horse's "problems", she blames me. She's a right up-her-own-arse-know-it-all who is determined to 'reschool' the horse herself, and passes it off like she bought a horse from some random dodgy dealer, rather than telling everyone she paid a lot of money for a quality imported warmblood that's too good for her... (I'm trying and failing to stop myself going off on another one here!) She rang me to simply have something to gossip about back home, and to further cement her little delusional world. I am thinking of offering her some cash for the horse back, but she paid quite a bit for it so i seriously doubt it will ever happen. I'm running a business and can't be buying horses back willy nilly. Besides, if she didn't have the horse she wouldn't have anything to gossip about now, would she?
Aregona - i know exactly what you mean regarding teaching people on their "problem horses." I actually usually refrain from riding their horses, as i know i could get the horse going fine and would therefore be accused of being a shite instructor.
BurntontheoutsideTurkey
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I do agree with the OP, but what do cheap horses have to do with anything? Are you trying to say that anyone who is not wealthy cannot possibly be a good rider? I find the opposite is true, its quite often those with plenty of money that buy horses that are above their ability.
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Hear Hear!! Well said.
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I agree completely. And wish wholeheartedly that I could afford to give a good home to any of the horses I've seen being ruined by the carelessness of people who could certainly *afford* to learn, and to do things properly. Too cheap? Hmm, not yet cheap enough for me, sadly!
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I do agree with the OP, but what do cheap horses have to do with anything? Are you trying to say that anyone who is not wealthy cannot possibly be a good rider? I find the opposite is true, its quite often those with plenty of money that buy horses that are above their ability.
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Hear Hear!! Well said.
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I agree completely. And wish wholeheartedly that I could afford to give a good home to any of the horses I've seen being ruined by the carelessness of people who could certainly *afford* to learn, and to do things properly. Too cheap? Hmm, not yet cheap enough for me, sadly!