So in summary!

[Starbucks]

People should try their best to look smart when they go hunting!

 

[marmalade76]

Totally agree with you there!

 

[spacefaer]

absolutely!

 

[RuthnMeg]

I agree too ..... BUT..... I have to laugh when within minuets everybody and everything is plastered in mud!! - Why do we get so stressed about having to look SO smart??
I don't see a point of hoof oiling feet!!
I personally prefer my horse NOT to have a plaited mane, - I need more to hold on to!!!! But I do like to see a tail plaited up.

 

[Spudlet]

But no one will hate them for wearing the wrong boots if they are skint, so long as they put some polish on them, and they take a hip flask

 

[R2R]

I am still curious as to how many people bandaged a horse with their stock last year!!!!

I think the general thing is all should be welcomed so long as they have made an effort to look smart

 

[humph]

Phew, what a relief, finally there's a post on the subject that hasn't made my blood boil.

 

[Maesfen]

I am still curious as to how many people bandaged a horse with their stock last year!!!!

I think the general thing is all should be welcomed so long as they have made an effort to look smart

I know four horses that wore stocks last year and I expect there were a lot more if truth be known; this is just with our lot! All casualties of war, a couple of arteries, a gash and a kick! So, unless you want to carry a bandage in your pocket, a properly tied stock is a big bonus.

 

[humph]

Funnily, on the flip side of the coin....

My husband has a patey - we're not loaded but he's one of the masters and has hunted for years - but I'm desperately trying to persuade him to wear a sensible hat that would actually protect him if he had a bad fall.

Can I persuade him, can I hell?

ps I'd love him to wear a back protector too but I know that would be impossible.

 

[Starbucks]

i think patey's are a bit silly. But I guess it is up to him. Good luck!

 

[joe_carby]

i dont waer a patey i fall off far too often along with hittin my head on trees id be constantly picking it up off the floor but i do wear a smart velvet hat with skin coloured strap to look as smart as poss.

and yes i agree with the ennitial post.

 

[MrWoof]

I am still curious as to how many people bandaged a horse with their stock last year!!!!

I think the general thing is all should be welcomed so long as they have made an effort to look smart

I know four horses that wore stocks last year and I expect there were a lot more if truth be known; this is just with our lot! All casualties of war, a couple of arteries, a gash and a kick! So, unless you want to carry a bandage in your pocket, a properly tied stock is a big bonus.

Thank you mfh...
Also see my other posts re: "proper" stocks.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

People should try their best to look smart when they go hunting!

Absolutely ........ we all agree.

 

[JoBo]

Yeah a post I actually understand, I have been reading all the others! I always do my best to look smart but I’ve only just started Hunting, so will just have to collect the correct gear as I go!

 

[Irishcobs]

I love my stock and if I could I would wear one every time I ride. Sadly I can't tie one myself no matter how many times someone shows me so my boss has to tie it for me.
I had a nasty accident a couple of years ago and damaged my neck. I have had 2 proper falls out hunting the last being last week and without my stock I dread to think what state my neck would be in now.

I was told I would look a lot smarter in a Patey. Apart from not being able to afford one I have seen too many coming off when the person falls or getting knocked off by a tree. One rider had his Patey fly off when his horse was broncing the other day.

 

[MrWoof]

I am still curious as to how many people bandaged a horse with their stock last year!!!!

You have obviously not ventured forth on that many occasions during a season.
We had a few accidents last season - and at the start of this one - where stocks had to be untied from necks - to stall blood - human and equine.

Why are you curious - a VERY odd question in my opinion.

 

[rosie fronfelen]

obviously some folk dont know the original reason for the stock which was for the use of bandaging human/equine casualties!! us oldies aren't so thick eh??

 

[MrWoof]

obviously some folk dont know the original reason for the stock which was for the use of bandaging human/equine casualties!! us oldies aren't so thick eh??

No, we Oldies are not that thick my Welsh Friend.
Why are there just SO many halfwits out there - who don't have a 6th letter of the Alphabet Clue?? !!

Diolch - a bydd yn ofalys cariad.

 

[Munchkin]

i dont waer a patey i fall off far too often along with hittin my head on trees id be constantly picking it up off the floor

I had to laugh at that Joe!

Notice you hunt with Rockwood, I must have seen you out. Will look out for you...

Any particular reason the quote thingies aren't working?!

 

[joe_carby]

its true. i whip in now and im the only member of hunt staff on a pikey pony im easy to see

 

[Munchkin]

Ah you'll know Graham well then?!

 

[Starbucks]

Who are you trying to kid? I'm thinking the little coblet Wingnut was on OM much more fits your description than your coloured!

I wish I'd seem Rupert on it at the Newcomers day! Cool little pony though!!

 

[Munchkin]

Oh... do you hunt with them too? Perhaps I have seen you out, obviously you've just never had a go at me for wearing something you didn't like

 

[joe_carby]

ye i know graham. so should we know you? were you out openin meet. haha that lil cob was amazing he jumped that hunt fence off benny lane onto brookies on that

 

[JenHunt]

most definitely - I'd rather see people out and dressed as well as they can, than an empty meet!

 

[Munchkin]

No, I've sold my fab hunter and have a baby, not quite ready yet, hope to have him out before the end of the season. That said, I've been hunting with the Badsworth more anyway... traitor!

 

[joe_carby]

at start of season i went following brahmam quite abit
they had some really good mornings didnt they

 

[Starbucks]

Well I can pretty much guarantee that I haven't... seen as I've never had a go at anyone. :smirk:

Well apart from one day when my horse got kicked and I got in a bit of a stress... but I did apologise.

Really promise you I am not a snob!!!

 

[Munchkin]

Yeah Joe, they always do. I always find them really friendly and professional too.

 

[Starbucks]

Looks like another lost to the B&BM then.