What has happened to Laura Wheeler?

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I used to love seeing her reports and stories about Herbie, and she definately had a talent putting together a video and music, which were always a pleaseure to watch.
But.......I havent seen her on here for ages now, and cant find a post where she says she is leaving us. Does anyone hear from her any more? Or have I just missed her posts???
 
I think I remember her posting a dressage test video that received some criticism/advice on her riding/schooling. I don't remember seeing her on here since then?
 
I'm on facebook with her, seen some brill pics of Herbie recently in his new rug, and a few top videos!

I will link her to this page, in the hope to entice her back!!

:-)
 
Shysmum said:
The poor girl was ripped apart when she posted a dressage video. Not seen her since that dreadful thread.
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All I recall is that people suggested she took lessons to improve. The level of riding wasn't pretty, why dress it up? Everyone needs to improve and have lessons at some point. At the end of the day, from what I recall, the horse was having it's mouth jabbed left right and centre, and people just pointed out that it wasn't right.
 
redmone said:
Well there goes the chances of her coming back for an update thread :-(

Oh well, was worth a go......
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Well if people post vids then they must expect feedback. Simple. And if a horse is getting it's mouth socked every few seconds then personally I would rather tell someone than let it carry on.

I imagine Laura Wheeler has improved greatly by now.
 
I still hear from her. She has recently been out jumping on herbie and showed some videos elsewhere of that.
i remember that thread being quite nasty, sure the girl did have things to improve on but there was no need for nastiness
 
Shysmum said:
Ah, I thought it might have been you who stirred the pot. Such a surprise. Not.
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I don't care. I just hope that the poor horse is having a more comfortable time of it now. If someone rode my horse like that they would be asked to get off straight away. Simples. Not a personal attack on LW, just my opinion of the riding style at the time. As I say, I am sure she has improved greatly now.

If I rode like that I would hope someone would pull me up on it, as my instructor does with the faults I do have when I ride.
 
As Shysmum says, there are ways to say things.

She seems a lovely girl who truly cares for and loves her ponies, and I imagine being told (rather harshly) that she was, shall we say, not riding "kindly" (judged from a video - and we all know how misleading they can be) probably cut her deeper than it might to say it to someone else.

Now I'm not saying she should be treated differently, and on the internet we can't be expected to know how sensitive someone is - some people will have thicker skins than others.

That's why I always aim to be as tactful and kind as I can be online, particular as once words are in type - they can be taken a lot of different ways without the benefit of expression, or explanation.

Or I take the easy option - AND KEEP IT SHUT!!!!!

Wish I'd not linked her to this thread now.

Laura - I think you're a lovely girl, and you're always so supportive of me and my daughter, and Dolly. Come back and give us an update. xxxx
 
Hello guys you are all so sweet to think of me, I'm still here. Got a massive update thread to do. I moved house and had trouble getting internet (Bloomin BT) but it's all sorted now. :) I've been lurking trying to work out this new setup. lol
Work is mad at the min but will do update thread as soon as I can, Herbs and I have had a buisy summer and he's been abit of a star. But for now here are afew vids I made while bord with no internet. (yes I'll never learn not to post vids)

[youtube]r9N_blfiMUY[/youtube]

[youtube]obayA_pM7pQ[/youtube]

And I can't believe it's been over three years. Still miss her so much. xxxx

[youtube]U0jRtH6oO_Q[/youtube]



Hi Moomin1 No i'm not put off posting by that sorry saga. I'm also not put off posting vids. I am fully aware of ALL my riding faults (as I point out everytime I post, still waiting for people to point them ALL out to me anyway). Including the fact that my arms flap but my reins are also much much to long so the pony deff isn't getting socked in the chops. I am working hard on my riding but it's largely down to nervs so the only way to get over it is to get out there and do it. If I was causing herbs and pain or discomfort he would let me know I can assure you of that.
Yes that thread did upset me a little but I'm used to rude nasty comments I've had it all my life. The thread did contain some useful advice which was taken on bord but all else is ignored.

Thanks to everyone who reads my posts and enjoys them for what they are. To anyone I annoy UI is there for a reason feel free to use it ;)
Megga update coming soon :cool:
 
I was thinking of Laura the other day and wondering where she was and how she was getting on


Agree that thread turned horrendous and can see why she was put off but would love to see her back on here

Cross posted!
 
LauraWheeler said:
Hello guys you are all so sweet to think of me, I'm still here. Got a massive update thread to do. I moved house and had trouble getting internet (Bloomin BT) but it's all sorted now. :) I've been lurking trying to work out this new setup. lol
Work is mad at the min but will do update thread as soon as I can, Herbs and I have had a buisy summer and he's been abit of a star. But for now here are afew vids I made while bord with no internet. (yes I'll never learn not to post vids)

[youtube]r9N_blfiMUY[/youtube]

[youtube]obayA_pM7pQ[/youtube]

And I can't believe it's been over three years. Still miss her so much. xxxx

[youtube]U0jRtH6oO_Q[/youtube]



Hi Moomin1 No i'm not put off posting by that sorry saga. I'm also not put off posting vids. I am fully aware of ALL my riding faults (as I point out everytime I post, still waiting for people to point them ALL out to me anyway). Including the fact that my arms flap but my reins are also much much to long so the pony deff isn't getting socked in the chops. I am working hard on my riding but it's largely down to nervs so the only way to get over it is to get out there and do it. If I was causing herbs and pain or discomfort he would let me know I can assure you of that.
Yes that thread did upset me a little but I'm used to rude nasty comments I've had it all my life. The thread did contain some useful advice which was taken on bord but all else is ignored.

Thanks to everyone who reads my posts and enjoys them for what they are. To anyone I annoy UI is there for a reason feel free to use it ;)
Megga update coming soon :cool:
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I'm strangely proud of you Laura.

Good on you girl.

xxxxx
 
LauraWheeler said:
Hello guys you are all so sweet to think of me, I'm still here. Got a massive update thread to do. I moved house and had trouble getting internet (Bloomin BT) but it's all sorted now. :) I've been lurking trying to work out this new setup. lol
Work is mad at the min but will do update thread as soon as I can, Herbs and I have had a buisy summer and he's been abit of a star. But for now here are afew vids I made while bord with no internet. (yes I'll never learn not to post vids)

[youtube]r9N_blfiMUY[/youtube]

[youtube]obayA_pM7pQ[/youtube]

And I can't believe it's been over three years. Still miss her so much. xxxx

[youtube]U0jRtH6oO_Q[/youtube]



Hi Moomin1 No i'm not put off posting by that sorry saga. I'm also not put off posting vids. I am fully aware of ALL my riding faults (as I point out everytime I post, still waiting for people to point them ALL out to me anyway). Including the fact that my arms flap but my reins are also much much to long so the pony deff isn't getting socked in the chops. I am working hard on my riding but it's largely down to nervs so the only way to get over it is to get out there and do it. If I was causing herbs and pain or discomfort he would let me know I can assure you of that.
Yes that thread did upset me a little but I'm used to rude nasty comments I've had it all my life. The thread did contain some useful advice which was taken on bord but all else is ignored.

Thanks to everyone who reads my posts and enjoys them for what they are. To anyone I annoy UI is there for a reason feel free to use it ;)
Megga update coming soon :cool:
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Good, I don't see why you would/should be put off by that thread!

People were being honest that's all.

Glad you are getting on well. :-)
 
I suspect moomin doesn't actually have a horse frankly. Most people on this forum have posted/do post about their own animals, even if they don't dare put up vids of them riding. I am always very suspect of those who don't!

Hey LW, nice to 'see' you :)
 
Jesstickle said:
I suspect moomin doesn't actually have a horse frankly. Most people on this forum have posted/do post about their own animals, even if they don't dare put up vids of them riding. I am always very suspect of those who don't!

Hey LW, nice to 'see' you :)
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haha I hardly ever mention mine that much, and never do photos or videos ever, lol :D They are real though, never thought it might look suss, that's made me giggle :D
 
Glad to see you back :)

I wouldn't dare put up a video of me riding, you'd all be in stitches at my flappy arms, pony club kicks and the fact my feet are under my pony's chin....
 
Jesstickle said:
I suspect moomin doesn't actually have a horse frankly. Most people on this forum have posted/do post about their own animals, even if they don't dare put up vids of them riding. I am always very suspect of those who don't!

Hey LW, nice to 'see' you :)
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Pmsl!

You wouldn't make a good investigator then!
 
Jesstickle said:
I suspect moomin doesn't actually have a horse frankly. Most people on this forum have posted/do post about their own animals, even if they don't dare put up vids of them riding. I am always very suspect of those who don't!

Hey LW, nice to 'see' you :)
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Well I never knew that it was a requisite to have a horse to be allowed to post on here. Nope, its not in the terms and conditions. I a sure she does though.
 
Capriole said:
haha I hardly ever mention mine that much, and never do photos or videos ever, lol :D They are real though, never thought it might look suss, that's made me giggle :D
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But Cap you also don't sit in judgement criticising everyone else and their animal management ;) I think JT was referring to people who do nothing but "offer their advice" but don't actually ever mention their own horses - it's not something I'd picked up on (I can be a little slow at these things) but can see her point entirely.

Welcome back Laura, I've always enjoyed reading your posts and you seem like a really lovely person who cares deeply about your horses :)
 
justabob said:
Well I never knew that it was a requisite to have a horse to be allowed to post on here. Nope, its not in the terms and conditions. I a sure she does though.
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My point was more that it is very easy to be critical, even more so if you never post anything about yourself. I just think it is a bit 'off' to be critical more or less constantly whilst never opening yourself up to the same level of scrutiny.

If everyone only posted like moomin does we certainly wouldn't have much to discuss. Those who are willing to actually post things of interest shouldn't be made to feel an inch tall by someone who isn't.

IMHO. However, as it is an open forum everyone can do as they see fit of course. I just think it is a shame certain posters seem intent on upsetting people. Being blunt is one thing, repeatedly being rude quite another.
 
justabob said:
Well I never knew that it was a requisite to have a horse to be allowed to post on here. Nope, its not in the terms and conditions. I a sure she does though.
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It's quite funny actually Justabob, because only about 15mins ago I posted about my own horse!! PMSL!
 
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