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dooble

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I've been lurking for the past seven years or so. Yep, even before Tia left for Canada. I don't write or reply very often but I have to say, the content of some of the threads on here utterly staggers me. I don't mean to highlight anyone in particular but, Jesus, a) how the hell do you keep your horse/s fit if you don't trot on the road and b) if you're too scared to take it for a hack, why have a horse and again, a) how the hell do you keep your horse/s fit?
As someone who considers themself a novice (which is why I've lurked for so long, how can I possibly have something to add!), I'm amazed by the ignorance of horse owners around the country. Especially when you look at the vet section. That, frankly, leaves me terrified.

Just an observation. So shoot me down, I'll change my name tomorrow*




*not really, I'll just go back to lurking
 
At least the people posting here are looking for help though eh?

Much more worrying that there are people out there just going along with no guidance at all. Seems a bit harsh to lay in to the ones that are trying to do their best and garner opinions to me but I'm a bit of a bunny hugger.
 
Hahaha!

a) Many DO trot on the road, including me.

b) After a scare or a fall, confidence is VERY difficult to get back, anyone thinking otherwise is delusional.

c) My horses ARE kept fit thanks.

That answer it for you?
 
How do some people keep their horses fit?

Well they don't need to because they don't hack out and therefore don't trot on the roads;)

Mines to fit thankyou:D:D
 
I know what you mean! Okay everyone is allowed to be a novice, but you would think the majority of people have common sense!!! Or maybe not.... kids these days , *tut*
 
Re the hacking thing... confidence is a precious thing to have, an easy thing to lose, and a bugger to get back again. So speaking as someone who has been there and done that... maybe hoick your judgey pants down a notch on that one, hmm?
 
How are horses kept fit though, if they don't hack? Although, saying that, a friend has horses who keep themselves fit, apparently, by running round the field. And these are people who must know what they're talking about as they 'event'. Notwithstanding the fact that every time they 'event', it costs them £300 in vets fees for colic!

Oh dear, did I hit a nerve?
 
Sorry for breaking my leg in 9 places and being scared to hack! Ridicoulous for a novice heh?
Should have spoke to u earlier and got ur magic cure, to think of all those months wasted taking it step by step with a supportive friend to re build my confidence, shouldn't have bothered anyway, I clearly shouldn't own a horse, let alone 3 - shocker :D
 
No nerves to hit, I got my confidence back, thanks to the support of some very good people. Good job I didn't run into you a few years ago though - I doubt you'd have been one of them!:rolleyes:
 
Bang Bang. You seem to forget or have overlooked the fact that a lot of the posters on here are young people. People are not born knowing they have to learn and part of that is to ask questions, what is wrong with that?.

There are a lot of very knowledgeable people on here so either you are very selective or you have just read a few posts.
 
dooble said:
I've been lurking for the past seven years or so. Yep, even before Tia left for Canada. I don't write or reply very often but I have to say, the content of some of the threads on here utterly staggers me. I don't mean to highlight anyone in particular but, Jesus, a) how the hell do you keep your horse/s fit if you don't trot on the road and b) if you're too scared to take it for a hack, why have a horse and again, a) how the hell do you keep your horse/s fit?
As someone who considers themself a novice (which is why I've lurked for so long, how can I possibly have something to add!), I'm amazed by the ignorance of horse owners around the country. Especially when you look at the vet section. That, frankly, leaves me terrified.

Just an observation. So shoot me down, I'll change my name tomorrow*
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You keep quiet for seven years and now decide to come out with that? You are either very random, or you are a troll.

Anyway a) You trot places other than roads.
b) Either because you like doing stuff other than hacking with it or because its unsellable.
c) Arenas, fields, horsewalkers or you don't and they stay unfit. :)
 
dooble said:
I've been lurking for the past seven years or so. Yep, even before Tia left for Canada. I don't write or reply very often but I have to say, the content of some of the threads on here utterly staggers me. I don't mean to highlight anyone in particular but, Jesus, a) how the hell do you keep your horse/s fit if you don't trot on the road and b) if you're too scared to take it for a hack, why have a horse and again, a) how the hell do you keep your horse/s fit?
As someone who considers themself a novice (which is why I've lurked for so long, how can I possibly have something to add!), I'm amazed by the ignorance of horse owners around the country. Especially when you look at the vet section. That, frankly, leaves me terrified.

Just an observation. So shoot me down, I'll change my name tomorrow*




*not really, I'll just go back to lurking
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OK i'll shoot you down ( leaving my sense of humour behind for a mo)

So you think because i have lost my confidence that i should'nt have horses? Really?

I really , really hope that after nearly forty years with horses you don't loose your confidence, and are reduced to a quivering wreck every time you get on a horse, cos i can tell you know it is the worst fealing ever!!

If you ever have anything constructive to say, or to help then give it a go, if not, go back to lurking, i like you better that way!
 
Seriously though, I'm staggered by the amount of people who don't/can't/won't ride. What's the point? I really enjoy 'looking after' my horses but when I first started it all, the reward was riding, as I'm sure the draw is for the majority of people. Let's be honest, the majority gets involved in horses because of the riding factor, where do they lose that?
Oh, believe me, I've had my confidence knocked many a time, but I either get back on and get on with it, or become an armchair critic, with a pair of expensive field ornaments. Frankly, I'm just surprised at the number of equestrian people, real or virtual, who think they're equipped to be giving out info and advice when, in reality, they couldn't tack up and ride a rocking horse!
 
I'm a lurker too

Can you really change your name, I might need to as well

I have never trotted on roads, prefer softer ground, but then the hacking around us is superb. Come to think of it why ride on roads at all if you dont have to. I suppose it depends on what you compete in. As a driver I think horses are a hazard on the roads, or we have more than our share of idiots around here.

Having been on a lot of livery yards, the reason people end up with horses they are frightened to ride, is overestimating their ability. We see so many who either learn to ride or return after a few years break, buy a horse which is good with an experienced rider and then let it take the piss. I have actually witnessed it recently with someone who wanted to ride our old pony. This pony has been there done everything with my daughter, I would have said it was bombproof. Put an inexperienced rider on her and she becomes the horse from hell. We have worked out that even at her advanced age she takes all her confidence from her rider, we never noticed this before.

As for the vet thing, well at least they are asking. If it wasn't for forums those poor horses might have gone untreated.

And lastly I place a lot of the blame for much of the above on some of the more experienced horsey people. They are the ones selling horses to people without the knowledge, competance or nerve to handle them. They are sometimes the ones who snigger at new horse owners rather than give them real practical help. And some of the worse advice on healthcare can come from those who have owned horses for years and will only call a vet out when their horses are half dead.

I know some experienced horsey people are great but feel free to shoot me down
 
Speaking as someone who has no problems with confidence hacking (so no, you aren't hitting a nerve) - it is exceptionally easy to lose confidence - it is very hard to get it back when you've lost it through an accident or bad experience. There's people who ignore it and don't seek advice and there's those who do and in most cases, gain confidence thanks to support from others and are able to do what they never thought they'd be able to. I've lost my confidence jumping however, so I came here, asked for advice and have since jumped a horse and am ready to get back on the horse I lost my nerve on this week with people's advice and support.

There's a wonderful thing called 'schooling' which tends to keep horses fit and their minds busy, and whilst I prefer our horses to have varied work including hacking, many people do only flatwork and jumping. There's also horse walkers, swimming pools (if you're so lucky to have one!), lunging, even as you pointed out, exercise in the field.
I really don't think you should be pointing the judgemental finger at people who have had their confidence knocked.

As for trotting on the road, we only tend to when there is a problem such as a car waiting to get past on a narrow road but that's just us :)

I agree in that some people post and haven't used an ounce of common sense before they posted but they are usually told by someone :p and some people are genuinely able to offer help to those who need it.
K x
 
Spudlet said:
Re the hacking thing... confidence is a precious thing to have, an easy thing to lose, and a bugger to get back again. So speaking as someone who has been there and done that... maybe hoick your judgey pants down a notch on that one, hmm?
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Well said, Spudlet.
 
I'm so sorry - I don't trot on the roads. I don't want my horses to get splints. I trot in the field a 5 min walk down the road. I have plenty of field ornaments as they really are uselss for anything else and I do take pleasure in just faffing with them. I also have plenty of ridden horses and I work in racing so deal with all sorts. So maybe I can answer a few questions on that.

I don't know everything, I don't claim to know everything, but I am far from an imbecile because I don't do everything YOUR way. Maybe you should write a book on just HOW to do everything YOUR way then we could all read it and be enlightened as to every single aspect of owning and riding a horse!
 
I don't think what you read on a forum is representative. People tend to post when they need help of some sort, or when they have a hot topic that they really want to talk about. Many people are routinely going off riding their horses regularly, doing various other little daily things that they just do... but they don't consider that makes a thread to open.

Here's mine then:
On Sunday afternoon I went for a nice ride with my friend. We didn't get rained on. No dogs chased us, nobody came galloping past us and cars slowed down and passed wide. My horse behaved beautifully and seems to be completely sound again. When we got back I fed all 3 of mine, poo picked for a bit, then went home.
Today I didn't have time to do much because of work. I went up, fed them, poo picked a wheelbarrow full. Then I just had time to rasp round one set of hooves before I went home.

Exciting reading innit?
:-))
 
Dobiegirl said:
So come on then I will bite, tell us the extent of your knowledge or lack of it
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Are you talking to me? Is this a 'you show me yours' display? Like I said, I'm a novice with a simple observation, never claimed to be anything else. Or did you want my latest Chase me Charlie result ;)
 
lol....

mine dosent hack out.... i rode for an hour y'day and she didnt even sweat.... definately unfit.......... ;-)

i have trotted on the roads on a past horse... naturally its now b*ggerd.....

lol.....


honestly.....
 
Dooble, u clearly haven't had a serious accident as if you had you would know its not always possible to get back on and get on with it.
I certainly couldn't, my foot was severed from my leg all bar a bit of skin, so just a tad difficult to pop it into a stirrup!
6 months of healing and learning to walk again, and u think its so easy to just hop on and get on with it?
Getting back in the saddle was one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life, faced with getting on left me feeling physically sick and terrified, think of the fear one experiences with a phobia and u may start to understand.

U talk about being equipped to give out advice? I think when it comes to loss of confidence, I'd be far better equipped than yourself.
 
Why did I carry on riding when I was bricking it? Because I don't give up that easily... do you really just drop something as soon as it gets a bit difficult? Not the way to get anywhere in life!
 
I carried on because I'm made of tough stuff, I've never been beaten in my life, and I also longed to have that feeling back again, u know the one u get galloping along the beach on a summers day, just u and ur horse and the the world going by, its worth fighting for :)
 
I actually a big fan of field ornaments.

Do you think there is a market for a new showing classs. "Most decorative field ornament"

There could be a market for them. Probably cheaper than a field of highland cattle or Alpacas
 
Whilst I understand what you're saying..at least those people have put themselves out there and asked for advice!

Having fallen off and broken my back the thought of getting back on scares the life out of me. I'm extremely fortunate to be walking. This means that;

A) my horses aren't hacked at present
B) when I eventually start riding I won't want to hack alone.
C) the only work the one horse gets is free schooling, ridden once a week and lunged. The other is permanently lame. Horse in work is fitter than most that are 'ridden'.
D) what has it got to do with you why people have horses? Aslong as they are looked after and fed its no ones business.
 
rockysmum said:
I actually a big fan of field ornaments.

Do you think there is a market for a new showing classs. "Most decorative field ornament"

There could be a market for them. Probably cheaper than a field of highland cattle or Alpacas
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LOL that IS a good idea.....could probably even work in a "Part Time Decorative Field Ornament" class somewhere along the line for all the horses who are currently broken like mine (although hopefully not for long!)!!! :rolleyes:
K x
 
missyme10 said:
U talk about being equipped to give out advice? I think when it comes to loss of confidence, I'd be far better equipped than yourself.
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I've never claimed to be equipped to give out advice though, have I? All I've done is highlighted the fact that many people seem afraid and/or completely ignorant about the management of their horses.
I was also asking why do it, if it terrifies you?
 
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