the definition of torture... by Ron

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I thought mum was being nice to me today when we were allowed out in the big field for the first time in 2 weeks, and it was warm and sunny and there were plenty of things (you know those people that have a humpback and need to wear thick red wooly socks all year?! think mum said they're walkers) going through the field to keep Tom entertained so I could eat/snooze in peace.

But, no. I was sadly mistaken. We were dragged in (literally in my case) at half 4, and given half an hour of starvation treatment. Now if that isn't cruelty, what followed certainly was.

I was made to do stressage - silly circles and lots and lots and lots and lots of transitions - for 40 minutes!!!

on the plus side, mum did say I was being very good. My main complaint with circles is that Tom gets to stay in the field and laugh at me or try to wind me up. He's taken to ignoring us until we change direction or speed and then he squeals and runs at us!!

very rude. I'm sure stressage should be classified as torture in the European Bill of Equine rights.

carrots and snoozles.

Ron
 
"My mum has made me wear this really NHS-ssy black thing round my mouth that I can just poke my tongue thru ...it rubs me on my nose, tho she says she's gonna fur line it. Shall we do a runner ? Eight am round by the back of the stables ? " Shy.
 
shysmum said:
"My mum has made me wear this really NHS-ssy black thing round my mouth that I can just poke my tongue thru ...it rubs me on my nose, tho she says she's gonna fur line it. Shall we do a runner ? Eight am round by the back of the stables ? " Shy.
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"One of those appeared in my life today too. I only wore it for a bit in my stable while Mum laughed at me, fiddled with it and gave me the odd treat. I think she was trying to trick me into thinking it was okay. It was definitely not okay. I am very suspicious. Might need to do a runner too, if you don't mind." - Cleo
 
well yesterday she put a flowerpot on my nose ***SNORT**** so I got that off damned quick in case my girlfriend in the next field saw it. Didn't look good tho cos she'd attached it to a headcollar, so I am annoyed all round at the situation. She NOW says that I'm going to go onto a field with lots of grass with everyone tomorrow (ye right, more like the starvation paddock), so I have to wear nerd-nozzles for my own good.

I'm only three, and feel I'm being taken advantage of with my good nature and flowing locks - yup, we must arrange a time, IF this grass field does'nt come off.

Anyone else for the gallop to freedom ? Hooves at the ready chaps...

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Shy xx
 
"My mum was mean to me too :/ All them buzzy things were flying near my eyes, and I was perfectly content with just giving my head a shake to get rid of them, but no, mother decided to get this stuff in a black bottle and insisted on spraying me with it until I had to run away. She doesnt give up though .. she insisted on chasing me round till I got bored and let her put this smelly stuff on me .. THATS torture!! Although I must admit .. the smelly stuff keeps the buzzies away so I dont have to shake my head ... dont tell her that though!!" - Ethel :)
 
"Hmmmmm, my mate is dressed up like a gladiator, but he quite likes it cos it keeps buzzy things away. MY mum puts pig oil on me, and the buzzy things get stuck to my mane and tail. I may send a hoof sos out. Stamp stamp stamp "
 
shysmum said:
"Hmmmmm, my mate is dressed up like a gladiator, but he quite likes it cos it keeps buzzy things away."
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oh no, I'd just about put the trauma of the stupid horse hat behind me... last year I tried everything to point out that I don't like the stupid hat thing. I lost it 4 times one week and mum still didn't get the hint!

I'm hoping that she can't find it again. stamp stamp stamp, munch munch munch, stamp stamp stamp... ;) :D
 
Dear Ron,

I'm not sure about the nose thing. If it's the same as the thing Shy describes, I think maybe it's something that doesn't let you eat enough! Those things are really annoying, and you should hope it's not one of those! :eek:

As for the circles, I have to make circles a lot. I think maybe that they're actually ok! But you have to do them fast, otherwise you get your bum smacked. I think you must be really good at them, if you get praised lots!

Carrots,
the Spooky Pony
 
"Your poor friend! I'm lucky I have the little brown pony (which they seem to call "Ted") who I'm sure would take one of them off me if mum ever put one on. He's clever like that, although mum gets angry with him, specially when he takes the small ginger ponys (Henry??) headcollar off cause it takes her forever to get it back on! I heard mum telling little brown ponys mum that she was going to give me something called "garlic" to keep buzzies away .. not sure I like the sound of that!! - Ethel :)
 
Dear Ron and other mates on the forum

My mum is the vilest ever. I am dragged in from the field by the YO, pulled up the hill. Doesnt she realize I am much happier munching grass and chasing my mates. I am then put into a stable, at least I get a haynet. My mum turns up after work, somestimes she is a bit stressed, so I giver her a nip to say hi. She doesnt appreciate it. I get a brush, and lots of 'cuddles' and kisses (doesnt she realise I am a big strapping cob, I dont need 'em .....). She then sticks this bridle and saddle thing on me and off we go for what she calls a nice hack. I just have a snatch at the grass cow parsley this time of year and she had the audacity to give me a smack with her whip!!!!

What she doesnt realise is that I miss my haynet - why cant she go hacking in the morning ? She says its something called 'work', cant be fussed myself. Well, we do get back, so I drag her into the stable with me to get to my haynet. At last I then get a nice bowl of feed. I dont get as much as my girlfriend next door - she is one of those posh eventer things and my mum owns her as well, but mini TheoryX rides it. Dead gorgous and she gets more grub than me. She then comes and gives me loads of kisses again and tucks me up for the night. Really cant be done with it personally. Let me get back to my haynet, bloody women.

Regards
Barney
 
Umm, the dozy cow that owns me did not bother microchipping me. However, I have a very nice freezemark, BAR2 under my saddle. What is your cunning plan. Promise I wont tell the dozy moo. She will only try and kiss me. Yuck.
 
I'm still thinking it thru - gonna have to be quick cos the Hanibal Lector thing is going back on today, and it's rubbing my moustache off. The cheek of it, it'll ruin the effect with my purple silk smoking jacket. Watch this space, but it might involve high kick jumps and a mutiny - and not just for hairy chaps.........

I was totally fine before this evil woman bought me. I may call the RSPCA if nothing gets done.
 
oh no :( dont let her put it on! lift your head reaalllyyy high so she cant reach and move it from side to side until she gets fed up and leaves you alone :) hope it doesnt ruin your moustache too much! - Ethel :)
 
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