ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Deleted, probably not fair.
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this is just about the most arrogant piece I have read in a long time.
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BMA2
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I had screen shot it from Tattle after googling it from here and I have shared it over PM...
I hope that doesn't break rules...I'm not a social media expert by far. Although I guess it does show about being careful what you type as once it's been screenshot by someone there is a permanent record.
I actually feel desperately sad for the rider and her friends and family. Such an awful thing to have happened...you can't actually put it into words and I just feel for all that have been left behind.
I think I just find it incredibly strange for something so upsetting, so sobering, so sad, so unfair that instead of having the thoughts I had that they instantly thought about themselves.
I hope that doesn't break rules...I'm not a social media expert by far. Although I guess it does show about being careful what you type as once it's been screenshot by someone there is a permanent record.
I actually feel desperately sad for the rider and her friends and family. Such an awful thing to have happened...you can't actually put it into words and I just feel for all that have been left behind.
I think I just find it incredibly strange for something so upsetting, so sobering, so sad, so unfair that instead of having the thoughts I had that they instantly thought about themselves.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Shite. I deleted my offer to paraphrase it because I thought it might be unfair. But I'm so shocked what she thought to publish that I will do it after all.
Knowing that there had been a very serious accident, (probably knowing there had been a death?) she wrote a thank you with pictures to the 3 horses who she has evented to 3* and 4* for keeping her safe and said this is why they have a retirement where they want for nothing.
That's all. No thoughts for the rider, no hope she's safe, no waiting to see how badly hurt she was and absolutely zero understanding that by praising her own horses for keeping her safe she has blamed the horse and also by implication the rider.
Knowing that there had been a very serious accident, (probably knowing there had been a death?) she wrote a thank you with pictures to the 3 horses who she has evented to 3* and 4* for keeping her safe and said this is why they have a retirement where they want for nothing.
That's all. No thoughts for the rider, no hope she's safe, no waiting to see how badly hurt she was and absolutely zero understanding that by praising her own horses for keeping her safe she has blamed the horse and also by implication the rider.
SilverLinings
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I've just searched for a post on Tattle about this vet, and it looks like back in 2022 they were talking about her unprofessional behaviour online. I've only seen one page and they mention an online group of people who have run up against her posting somewhere called 'Well Hill Blog' on Facebook; that may be of use to anyone who is putting in a complaint (or may be a b!tch fest, I'm not on facebook so haven't seen it). The post mentioning this blog is dated 2022 so not sure if it's still active.
I'm not going to waste any more time on the Tattle thread as it's clear from this thread what she's like, and this one is less ranty!
I'm not going to waste any more time on the Tattle thread as it's clear from this thread what she's like, and this one is less ranty!
shortstuff99
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Then also started talking about the 'eventing community already knowing' like they are all part of a secret club that she is a special member of.
m1stify
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Narcissism. That is all
KatieDM
Active Member
Imagine humble bragging over something so tragic. What is wrong with her?!
Ambers Echo
Still wittering on
I also found it utterly offensive that she said something like: we who event at 3/4* are putting our lives in the hands of our horses. As if those wannabes at lower levels aren’t part of the special ‘we might die’ club. Self aggrandising even in these appalling circumstances.
Barklands
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I have been a silent watcher of this thread for a while but just have to say that the original post absolutely sickens me.
Maybe she is lucky enough to have not experienced grief in her life but since the vast majority of us will have lost someone close in our lives, I think that kind of post is absolutely unacceptable. Particularly as she purports to be a professional. Honestly at a loss for words.
Maybe she is lucky enough to have not experienced grief in her life but since the vast majority of us will have lost someone close in our lives, I think that kind of post is absolutely unacceptable. Particularly as she purports to be a professional. Honestly at a loss for words.
equinerebel
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Thank you, ycbm, for the summary of today’s post.
The lack of awareness and empathy is outstanding. Especially from a vet. Wow.
The lack of awareness and empathy is outstanding. Especially from a vet. Wow.
Dave's Mam
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I would like to say I'm shocked at today's post. However, I'm not. It's just typical. I saw the first post when shared on Tattle & then the edited on FB through another account. She has no empathy whatsoever.
None.
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commandcontrol
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Never commented before.
Thought at least we could get a deferential silence over the shocking death of a fellow rider with all her life still left to live.
But no, the initial Bicton news an opportunity for self-aggrandizement. To add, this is cloaked in secrecy being *eventing* news that will trickle down to all the peasants in due course...
And now, an unfunny photo of a horse in a fly mask, claiming to be the beacon of brightness post we are all looking for right now... Tone deaf as well as devoid of any empathy.
RIP Georgie, my heart aches at this unfairness for you and all that knew you.
Thought at least we could get a deferential silence over the shocking death of a fellow rider with all her life still left to live.
But no, the initial Bicton news an opportunity for self-aggrandizement. To add, this is cloaked in secrecy being *eventing* news that will trickle down to all the peasants in due course...
And now, an unfunny photo of a horse in a fly mask, claiming to be the beacon of brightness post we are all looking for right now... Tone deaf as well as devoid of any empathy.
RIP Georgie, my heart aches at this unfairness for you and all that knew you.
PurpleSpots
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Going back to earlier comments - there were some interesting reports and videos/photos in the Well Hill Blog for a while, but I think the group has been made private now. Natalie is apparently fine to keep having digs at neighbours, and respond positively when her followers make comments about goats, but nothing is allowed in return.
As for the arson, Natalie put the story out that it was a neighbouring person (in one of the other yards down the track) who set fire to the stables. No action was taken by the police as there was no proof. However, it would appear that there had been several arsons with similar MOs in the area in recent times. There's no way to know what happened, but the story that it was jealous or horrid neighbours clearly attracted more sympathy. Many of the people in the neighbouring yards appeared horrified by this - some were the ones who actually called the fire brigade for her as they were nearby and saw the fire - she didn't as she wasn't there at the time.
Back when the Tokyo Olympics were in full swing, I am sure that the only related post that went up was one with a report about how Natalie went to Tokyo to compete in some equestrian team many years ago. Like it was on a parallel - or even more important, or a bigger achievement - than the Olympics and people competing in them.
As for the arson, Natalie put the story out that it was a neighbouring person (in one of the other yards down the track) who set fire to the stables. No action was taken by the police as there was no proof. However, it would appear that there had been several arsons with similar MOs in the area in recent times. There's no way to know what happened, but the story that it was jealous or horrid neighbours clearly attracted more sympathy. Many of the people in the neighbouring yards appeared horrified by this - some were the ones who actually called the fire brigade for her as they were nearby and saw the fire - she didn't as she wasn't there at the time.
Back when the Tokyo Olympics were in full swing, I am sure that the only related post that went up was one with a report about how Natalie went to Tokyo to compete in some equestrian team many years ago. Like it was on a parallel - or even more important, or a bigger achievement - than the Olympics and people competing in them.
Apercrumbie
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I have a strong stomach but I felt pretty sick seeing that post of hers. How on earth can she think that's an appropriate response to someone dying? I hope none of Georgie's family and loved ones ever see that godawful message.
PurpleSpots
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And now a stupid post with a sponsor tag. Just so wrong :-( .
Talk about being addicted to getting social media likes and comments, no matter what.
Other people with large social media followings have posted respectful and considerate posts.
Talk about being addicted to getting social media likes and comments, no matter what.
Other people with large social media followings have posted respectful and considerate posts.
Ambers Echo
Still wittering on
A day in the life…. post 1- ‘me, me, my fab horses, me’. Post 2. Announce the tragic news. Post 3- retract the news as ‘it’s not my place to say’ and reassure everyone that ‘I’m ok’. Express sympathy - sort of - ‘no words’. Post 4 ok that’s enough of that, here’s a silly picture of my horse and a sponsor tag, as we need a ‘bright post to end the day’.
Has anyone ever been quite so tone deaf? She’s not wired right.
Has anyone ever been quite so tone deaf? She’s not wired right.
Crazy_cat_lady
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"A brighter post to end the day"
Just wow
Just wow
SEL
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Sounds like a true narcissist. I worked for one once - should have guessed when he talked all about himself at my interview. HR tried to get him to see his team had different personalities by getting us all to do Myers Briggs type stuff and then they plotted the results. He was hugely skewed in one direction - but that meant he was superman and the rest of us were useless
He also loved the adoration of other people and was nasty to anyone who suggested he wasn't as wonderful as he thought he was.
shortstuff99
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Also sad to see some current/former HHOers comment on every post. Can they not see how dodgy she is?
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Who even thinks to start a sentence about the death of anyone by saying "This obviously isnt/wasn't me"?
1. No shit Sherlock, you're writing so we can assume you are alive.
2. You aren't, though you seem to believe you are, one of the people who anyone is worrying about right now. You weren't even competing, never mind at Bicton. How could anyone possibly have thought it might be you who died?
She's looking like a shoe-in for narcissistic personality disorder now.
Here's hoping Georgie's family, friends, connections, everyone who saw the fall and anyone else feeling impacted by it is doing OK, or as well as they can be, this morning.
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1. No shit Sherlock, you're writing so we can assume you are alive.
2. You aren't, though you seem to believe you are, one of the people who anyone is worrying about right now. You weren't even competing, never mind at Bicton. How could anyone possibly have thought it might be you who died?
She's looking like a shoe-in for narcissistic personality disorder now.
Here's hoping Georgie's family, friends, connections, everyone who saw the fall and anyone else feeling impacted by it is doing OK, or as well as they can be, this morning.
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Crazy_cat_lady
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Exactly why would you even feel the need to say it wasn't you when you're clearly alive to write that, believe it not you are not the most important person!
SpotsandBays
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Such an awful thing to post even when she wasn’t aware of the very sad outcome. I’d like to think she felt ashamed for it but let’s be honest - I highly doubt it.
AShetlandBitMeOnce
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I also haven't commented on this thread before but have thought NM is a disgrace for a long time, this was beyond what I even thought her capable of.
Rest in peace Georgie - a tragic reminder of what we risk to enjoy our sport, I can't imagine how her family and connections feel.
Rest in peace Georgie - a tragic reminder of what we risk to enjoy our sport, I can't imagine how her family and connections feel.
shortstuff99
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On this vein, dressage hub have insinuated that the tragic death of a dressage rider yesterday, after a fall from the horse they were riding which slipped over at walk, is due to bad riding practices. Disgusting individual.
ester
Not slacking multitasking
I'm somewhat impressed that someone must have managed to say something that stuck in order for her to delete it.
What I don't really get is that even if you're prone to saying the wrong thing in this sort of scenario the social convention is STRONG and not complicated re. what it's appropriate/expected to say.
What I don't really get is that even if you're prone to saying the wrong thing in this sort of scenario the social convention is STRONG and not complicated re. what it's appropriate/expected to say.
Hannahkayj
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Some of DH’s stuff is spot on then you read her posts about the dressage rider and facepalm. Imagine having the audacity to be that much of a sh!thead to say something like that
Rowreach
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Something from BadEventer popped up on my feed yesterday, no idea why as I don't follow her, and it was a huge b1tchfest about someone who had dared to have a (fairly polite) difference of opinion than her, which she happily engaged in, and then started two new threads riling up her supporters into ganging up on the woman.
Is this a recognised trait amongst equine "influencers"? Being an utter b!tch?
Is this a recognised trait amongst equine "influencers"? Being an utter b!tch?
Mrs. Jingle
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I do wonder if the yard bully of old who used to strut about trying to turn the rest of the yard onto some poor hapless soul, usually the quiet mind their own business one, has now morphed into equestrian influencers. Seem to have very similar ghastly personality traits.
JFTDWS
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To be fair, I don’t think some of the very successful influencers have that trait - they’re not perfect, for sure, but it’s hard to see ThisEsme or Megan Elphick as utter b*tches. They come across pretty well generally. It’s not the vibe I get from any of the VE squad actually. Not that I’m a huge consumer of any of their content, to be fair. I’m just here for pretty photos and slow motion videos of ponies…
I think it’s the wannabes who are so unpleasant.
greenbean10
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Her recent 10 second video of her horse jumping a log has the comment ‘I really needed to see something lovely today, and that was it. Perfect. Thank you for sharing’.
I don’t understand! I honestly think her fans are partly to blame for her ego.
Until this thread started I thought I was the only one to find this all so nauseating. Am I a bad person?! How does she have so many people wrapped up in her?
I don’t understand! I honestly think her fans are partly to blame for her ego.
Until this thread started I thought I was the only one to find this all so nauseating. Am I a bad person?! How does she have so many people wrapped up in her?