Phrases that get up your nose?

[Eggshells]

I was having a ponder today - what horse related phrases really get up peoples noses?

The one that causes the red mist to descend for me is bridle lame, as in 'oh, he's absolutely fine really, he's just bridle lame' used to describe a horse being ridden round on 3 legs.

What are other peoples?

 

[AmyMay]

'It's pelvis is/was out'.....

 

[flirtygerty]

It goes on the tether

 

[Eggshells]

'It's pelvis is/was out'.....

What?!?!? You mean that friendly chap who rugby tackled my horses a**e didn't realign my horses skeleton? That's it, I'm going to the trading standards agency.

It is amazing how many horses post chiro visit have had their pelvis' realigned.

 

[Eggshells]

It goes on the tether

Not one I've come across - what does it mean?

 

[D66]

"One not to be missed".
Well I really wanted a jumping pony, but as I can't miss this one I'll buy your traditional maxi-cob. Doesn't say anything about the animal except that the current owner is keen to get rid of it.

 

[Tiddlypom]

He's not lame, he's just a bit stiff.

 

[flirtygerty]

Not one I've come across - what does it mean?

It means it's traveller stock and been tied on a long chain on some verge, I now have two of them

 

[Red-1]

When looking to purchase.... "He's never done THAT before"!!!!!

 

[Slightlyconfused]

He's not lame, he's just a bit stiff.

Well that can be the case, my oldie is a bit stiff on his right fore but once he is warmed up he tracks up and looks like there is nothing wrong with him.......I doesn't help that's the knee he bashes the door with :/

 

[TandD]

Stunning

 

[Elsiecat]

You say that red-1 but in my few experiences of selling horses, they've always done something entirely out of character. I've HAD to utter those words. And luckily I've been believed and the horses haven't missed out on lovely homes because of it!

My peeve is 'leg in each corner'. Well. Really? My horses legs are all along one side.

 

[Goldenstar]

'It's pelvis is/was out'.....

I always want to say where it gone to lunch

 

[mirage]

A lady at PC was watching my youngest canter knobberpony around at a rally and was asking about her.I was singing her praises,saying I knew her inside out after nearly 3 years,when she put in the most enormous buck.

I emitted a very loud 'OHHH!' followed by 'she's never done that before!' It was true,she never had.

 

[Paint Me Proud]

I hate 'not a novice ride' - i'd rather the seller just tells me what it is the horse does that's naughty!!

 

[poiuytrewq]

*cringing* Can the pelvis being out comment be explained please!
Every back person I've ever had has apparently put my horses pelvis back in. Are they taking the p?
-I feel embarrassed to have asked that!

I had to say "oh he's never done that before" once and it was bloody true! Someone viewing my horse to loan asked if he had any vices to which I honestly replied he weaves a bit for him to start chewing madly on the post and rail!

 

[Smitty]

I'm on a DIY yard so less phrases, more a series of words:

Poo picking
Spooked/spook
poo picking
Bronc (generally describing a small buck)
Poo picking
Bolt (generally describing an increase of pace for 20 yards or so).
Poo picking
Pheasant/deer/squirrel. On an almost daily basis somebody will come back from a hack having encountered one of these, causing the horse to spook and if they are unlucky it may also bronc or bolt. One horse even did a mini bolt but I'm not sure what that entails.

 

[Eggshells]

For me the pelvis thing comes across as a stock phrase given to owners. 3 or 4 horses on the yard have had different physios out recently and most of them have come back with a 'pelvis was out of alignment' comment - mine included. Putting it back appeared to involve running shoulder first into my poor lads bum, all I can say is I hope it WAS out of alignment, because if it wasn't before, it would have been after!

 

[stencilface]

Any phrases that people use to describe how they ride a horse and you listen and think wow, they must be really good. Then they get on and ride like a sack of spanners. And I think to myself I really should learn some positive horsey lingo instead of explaining in my Yorkshire fashion. But then instead of saying how I had one fence down I'd have to give a blow by blow account of each stride and moment leading up to the momentous pole down. I think I'd actually rather safe my breath!

 

[Jazzy B]

"I'm not an expert, but......."

 

[Spiritedly]

First to see will buy....especially on horses that have been for sale for months :-/

 

[khalswitz]

Yes, the phrase 'out of alignment' doesn't actually make sense, but the idea is sound - like when you get a crick in your neck, and stretching round past the point of pain short and sharp helps release it. I've seen horses look totally different after having their pelvises 'put in', and whilst I don't agree with the term, I agree with the practice. My own horse is one, and I was a total cynic until I saw the difference an osteo made.

Also being bridle lame is a real thing - but it's a rider fault not an actual lameness.

 

[treacle_beastie]

For me the pelvis thing comes across as a stock phrase given to owners. 3 or 4 horses on the yard have had different physios out recently and most of them have come back with a 'pelvis was out of alignment' comment - mine included. Putting it back appeared to involve running shoulder first into my poor lads bum, all I can say is I hope it WAS out of alignment, because if it wasn't before, it would have been after!

I know my pelvis is out of alignment..you can see one hip is a good inch or so higher than the otger side and if I go to physio they badically do that ramming shoulder into buttock type movement and I walk away level...it takes a few sessions for my muscles tendons and ligamenrs to maintain the new and correct position but it always becomes wonky over time. I really should get it realigned as it gives me sciatica and makes my ankle hurt as it affects my fait.This is what I understand it means but I dont understand how so many horses pelvises end up like this. Mine was because I sledged into a watertrough!

 

[Greylegs]

Bomb proof when describing a quiet horse. I'm certain that if the poor thing ever did I encounter a bomb it would react pretty violently however quiet it is normally.

 

[justabob]

Knobber pony/horse
Ponio
Foalie
The use of the word *pony* when it is clearly over 17.2
Bronc

 

[Beausmate]

First to see will buy....especially on horses that have been for sale for months :-/

My filly was up for sale for months. I had a couple of timewasters who didn't bother to turn up, the one person who actually came to see her, had her looked at by a friend (second opinion), vetted and paid for within a week. They offered more than my lowest price and have provided her with an excellent home.

The one that bugs me a bit is the 'HUGE potential!' usually used to describe a horse of at least twelve.

Every other horse for sale seems to be a 'Unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to own a fantastic, 200% bombproof, super talented, one in a million, potential in any sphere (really?) wonder horse.

 

[Fun Times]

"How many were in the class" when asked in response to you saying that you have been placed. Roughly translates to "my god, I always thought you were utterly hopeless so presumably you were the only competitor and had I bothered going you would have been one place lower."

 

[TelH]

I hate the word ponio too and poneeeeeeeeee. Also when you see someone advertising a really cheap horse (usually a v.poor quality gypsy cob colt...) and they say something along the lines of I rescued it 4 weeks ago but can't give it the time it needs. To me the word rescuing means securing the horse's future, not trying to sell it on to the first person who will give you a few ££ for it.

 

[Batgirl]

'On the bit' when used to describe a horse showing an outline due to sawing on the mouth or any other horrendous reasons, GRRRRR

'Scopey jump' usually meaning it's put in a few rockets!

 

[HaffiesRock]

Doesn't bat an eyelid and doesn't put a hoof wrong. I dislike both of these sayings.