What have you learnt on this forum?

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As title.

I have learnt there are many additives to feeds, not to judge others, there are more than one ways to skin a cat, how to get a level bed on shavings, I know sod all!

Jane
 
I have learnt, that even though it is an international public forum not to have an opinion.

I have learnt to keep my gob shut now and then

I have learnt not to upset mr fatty

A Men. :D
 
Never ask a question :D and if you do be incredibly careful how it's worded, put disclaimers in for everything, make sure you go into minute detail, never admit to being a novice, new owner or anything other than someone who's been around horses for 300 years, knows everything and knew it from birth :D:p
 
To scrutinise, sanitise and mercilessly crop/photo shop any photo you dare to put on unless you want to toss live bait to the LMP's so that someone can say:

'You know that yellow stuff is ragwort don't you?' (well, no, actually it isn't)

'Oh, you shouldn't leave a halter on' (how do you know I do?)

'that fence is dangerous, I wouldn't put mine in that field' (Did I ask you to?)

'he's skinny/fat' (and you know what he looked like 3 weeks ago do you?)

'does he really need that bit' (yes)


Apart from that, the majority of people on here are perfectly normal, OK people, with a common interest that between them know a hell of a lot about horses and everything that goes with them.

...And, that the posts above are quite true :D
 
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Oh yes and the following:

1. Always wear high viz
2. Never admit to feeding anything other than straights
3. Tack, back, teeth is the mantra
4. Never admit to using any tack other than a saddle, cavesson bridle and never go into detail about the bit you use - always photoshop out your bit!!
5. Don't ever mention the 'P' word
6. Sitting on the fence in between fluffy bunnies and horse beaters is quite hard
7. You will become overly paranoid about your weight, height etc
8. Everything you do will annoy someone
9. Be very thick skinned
10. Don't ever call cobs plods
11. If you are pregnant you'll feel a failure if you don't ride until one minute before birth and don't hop back on 30 secs after bubs pops out.
12. Justify everything before anyone has chance to rip you to shreds

And much, much more......... :D
 
lol well this is certainly a lot different to the forums I usually frequent!

But despite the explosions and arguements there are some on here that generously offer advice and sympathy which is so lovely

What have I learned? welll my last horse died 16 years ago so I have had a break from the horse world and I have learned that things have come a long way since then, there is far more insight in to behavioural problems caused by pain and badly fitting tack and rugs have come a long way from the heavy old New Zealand rugs, there is more choice of bedding and feeds these days too

Some may argue this is not a good thing, fads and fashions are very noticeable in the tack used now with more harsh bits being used by youngsters and teens on over fizzy ponies at shows
 
Syrah said:
Oh yes and the following:

1. Always wear high viz
2. Never admit to feeding anything other than straights
3. Tack, back, teeth is the mantra
4. Never admit to using any tack other than a saddle, cavesson bridle and never go into detail about the bit you use - always photoshop out your bit!!
5. Don't ever mention the 'P' word
6. Sitting on the fence in between fluffy bunnies and horse beaters is quite hard
7. You will become overly paranoid about your weight, height etc
8. Everything you do will annoy someone
9. Be very thick skinned
10. Don't ever call cobs plods
11. If you are pregnant you'll feel a failure if you don't ride until one minute before birth and don't hop back on 30 secs after bubs pops out.
12. Justify everything before anyone has chance to rip you to shreds

And much, much more......... :D
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^^Like:D
 
I found out about a wonderful iphone app called MyFitnessPal - it is so wonderful that I spent the four solid hours it required to load it onto my iphone. Thanks to whoever it was who recommended it!
 
Pat Parelli is the devil incarnate. Even if you know absolutely nothing about him or his methods. You've watched a video on You Tube and are outraged at his cruelty.

To lurk rather than post lots. That way I learn stuff but am not judged.
 
hmm.. i have learnt to respect 'da fat man'.
there are some interesting characters in the horse world
your horse is either too skinny or too fat
some people are never happy :rolleyes:
and there will be always be something wrong or offensive in your post if you are brave enough to start a thread!

and alot of stuff that has been mentioned above


on a positive note i have learnt a couple bits and bobs that i didn't know, though to be truthful they're non horsey and came from Soapbox or the Dog bit :D:D
 
It's not all that bad.

I've met two people from this nut house and guess what

....their ....errrrm....dare I day it...

NICE *grins*
 
Syrah said:
Oh yes and the following:

1. Always wear high viz
2. Never admit to feeding anything other than straights
3. Tack, back, teeth is the mantra
4. Never admit to using any tack other than a saddle, cavesson bridle and never go into detail about the bit you use - always photoshop out your bit!!
5. Don't ever mention the 'P' word
6. Sitting on the fence in between fluffy bunnies and horse beaters is quite hard
7. You will become overly paranoid about your weight, height etc
8. Everything you do will annoy someone
9. Be very thick skinned
10. Don't ever call cobs plods
11. If you are pregnant you'll feel a failure if you don't ride until one minute before birth and don't hop back on 30 secs after bubs pops out.
12. Justify everything before anyone has chance to rip you to shreds

And much, much more......... :D
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This really made me laugh - cause its so true lol :D
 
Syrah said:
Never ask a question :D and if you do be incredibly careful how it's worded, put disclaimers in for everything, make sure you go into minute detail, never admit to being a novice, new owner or anything other than someone who's been around horses for 300 years, knows everything and knew it from birth :D:p
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brilliant :D
 
that there is so much cruelty out there and lots of people complain, but no one seems to have a clue where to start to do something about it.

that there people who can't read and understand what you actually say, and make fools out of themselves trying to cut you down, its hilarilous!
 
How to be a cow in acceptable English using words that are not against the terms and conditions.

I've actually learnt quite a lot from the barefoot brigade even though I sometimes don't agree with how full on they can be.
 
Lots of things, but one I can remember at the minute is the difference between Cow Parsley and Hemlock!

I've also learnt a lot about how awful things such as Barefoot Trimming and Rolkur are.
 
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