What things do you do that other HHO mightn't approve of!!

[GLEEK]

The name of the thread should be changed to " Confessions of a HHOer!!" lol

I only wear hi-viz when i ride and lead!
I dont own a pair of johdpurs and havent for the past 7 years!

 

[saturdaygirl]

saturdaygirl... not at all a criticism... but just out of interest... how come they don't wear rugs in winter.. but wear h/w turnouts at night in summer? I don't get it

When they're showing in summer they are rugged quite a lot (but never hot/ sweating - I rug at 11pm sometime!) The if roughed off for the winter go nekked. Two more:

- Mine hasn't had so much as a headcollar on or come out of the field for months
- I clip ears completely out and take whiskers off for showing.

 

[potty_4_piebalds]

I chat on the phone and my feet out of my stirrups when im hacking out (but its ok im wearing my hat and hi-viz lol) and just feed at the field insyead of bringing in

 

[WoopsiiD]

I have spent the day thinking of more sins that I feel its time to offload in the hope I may get into heaven one day........

I have in the past got the farrier to put driving shoes on my horse so as before a show when he had new shoes on his leg action would be higher and because they lasted a bit longer......
I have deep littered for no other reason than I wanted to spend longer in bed in the winter.
I have thrown my horse out wearing tights on his tail so as it wouldn't get dirty.....not great in summer as it packs a punch when swished.
I have in the past told the work experience kids that my horse is on full livery so as they will muck out for me.
I have stood ponies with all four feet soaking in plastic buckets as I didn't have rubber skips.
I have ridden in the field and then untacked and let him go as it was quicker then bringing him in.

 

[WoopsiiD]

Just reading this and thinking I shouldn't be allowed a goldfish let alone another horse!

 

[BobbyMondeo]

Ok...

-ill ride down the road feet out of stirrups and on the buckle
-i ride bareback because its fun
-i let my novice OH on my horse but i wont let more experience friends
-i dont use boots unless jumping
-dont wear a bp unless its in the rules or a horse i know i will come off of
-i dont groom him fully everyday
-he goes out naked 24/7 all summer even in the rain
-hardly ever clean my tack
-turn out/bring in with just a leadrope
-i have used a wheelie bin to get on before as well as other random objects
-i jump anything i see out hacking
-i go in random fileds when hacking
-have done a show in a dually and reins because the bridle broke
-repair anything with bailer twine


list goes on and on .....oh and my horse isnt a calm native he is an anglo arab
-

 

[Vickijay]

Wow what a fun thread!

I often ride my horses in and out to the field, in there headcollers and without a hat, last week I did this on my 4yo X racehorse whilst also leading my 2 year old spottie horse!

I have sat on both my baby horses (who are 2) when they were lying down in the field.

I sometimes school without my hat.

I boxed to Windsor great park and had forgotten my bridle so did 2 hours of fast work on a very fit event horse in my headcoller and rope. I also jumped some of the Advanced BE fences there which is very naughty (it was on a seperate occasion with a bridle though!!)

I also talk on my phone whilst riding (on the buckle) and get on off gates (although im not really sure whats bad about that...)

 

[Lollii]

I never poo pick and NOTHING will make me understand why anyone does it

My horses wear a pelham or a waterford, snaffles are rubbish

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Don't really know whether I should say but:
Ours live in converted buildings, not purpose-built stables and we deep-litter in winter.
We bring them in from the field by opening the gate/stable door and they know which order to come in.
When we do lead them, we use white rope halters,(even though we're not dodgy dealers).
They don't always get fed at the same time every day because they have to fit in with us.
Their shoes (if they're shod) are replaced every 8 weeks, 'cos that's what the farrier says. Those who are not shod are trimmed by the farrier.
We expect them to behave - and do something about it if they don't.
We trot on the roads - although we do always wear hats and hi-viz, so there's some hope!

 

[indiat]

I should add that I have an Isabella Wintec as well which I love, and I'm a big fan of bling!

Ner ner ner ner neeeerrrr!!!!

 

[alainax]

rofl love this thread!!!!

Ive led 5 horses whilst riding one (bareback with head collar)(when worked at riding school - we'd have been aswell herding them cowboy style!)

Cantered everynight from gate to middle of field (where the shelter was) just holding his mane - he knew exactly where we were going as that was where dinner was

Er using a german hackamore on a stubborn bucker who hated bits, turned out she loved it!

Oh and also with my last two i only led one out of the field as the other would follow like a foal anyway

and put them in the garden instead of cutting the grass (stacey came through the door into the kitchen once )

 

[paisley]

Thank God for all the normal people! Umm, besides all the usual no BP/hi-viz/buckle end/bring in three from the field at once 'fess ups? Been drunk enough at a 3* to forget where the pony was in the temporary stables. And took four goes to put his rug in when I eventually found him. And he was stood like a rock the whole time.

 

[Toffee44]

My morning routine involves stopping at side of field (field is road side) calling the girls over. Give them tit bit of the day--OH MY GOD I TITBIT and no they dont bite or throw a strop if I dont given them anything. And then all I do is give them a look over and go again! Do everything needed in the evening.

I only feed once a day in the winter and that is only Hi-fi Lite and some high fibre mix also has economy in the title and they dont get fed in the summer. I have Hi Fi lite on standby should they need supplements/medicine.

I only worm 4 times a year but they do get a worm count. Which have been <50 for three years now.

I ride my mare in a headcollar and no hat in the field

I only really groom when I ride.

I once turned my horse out in 4 hi viz leg bands and because I couldnt catch him again I left them on over night lol

 

[alainax]

Been drunk enough at a 3* to forget where the pony was in the temporary stables. And took four goes to put his rug in when I eventually found him. And he was stood like a rock the whole time.

hahaha! I can so picture how that would have looked!

We used to play "adult" mounted games which involved a canter slalam race and downing a bottle of bacardi breezer, then slalaming back - poor horses! After a few goes at this we got quite dizzy

 

[kerilli]

Thank God for all the normal people! Umm, besides all the usual no BP/hi-viz/buckle end/bring in three from the field at once 'fess ups? Been drunk enough at a 3* to forget where the pony was in the temporary stables. And took four goes to put his rug in when I eventually found him. And he was stood like a rock the whole time.

I got so drunk at overnight stabling once that when i went out (on time, to be fair) on Sunday morning my girl's stable door was standing wide open, with her peering carefully out of it, wondering when i was coming with her breakfast... *hangs head in genuine shame*

 

[Mrs B]

*stands with hands on hips shaking head sorrowfully*

Well! Words fail me! I don't think even Supernanny has enough naughty steps in the world for you lot.....

And if you think I'm even BEGINNING to tell you what I do or don't do......*sniggers*

(Except for the fact that I once tried to play some polo under a slight influence *coughs* Oh My God! Looked down the neck, saw 8 reins, four ears and balls everywhere..... scared the **** out of me...)

 

[xspiralx]

Oooh I have a few [although I haven't been so sinful for a while as haven't owned my own for a few years now...because I was banned - only joking!]

All my horses went 8-10 weeks between shoeing as a matter of course without a problem
I only wear a BP for XC
Don't always wear hi-vis when hacking
Have travelled horses tacked up and without boots
Only really boot up for XC, sometimes hacking/sj but not as standard
Have brought horses back into work by getting on and doing a short w/t/c schooling session, and going from there - rather than weeks of walk work
Have taken the "wait and see" approach with a slightly lame horse, rather than calling the vet
Didn't always get up at the crack of dawn to feed & turn out, and very occasionally skipped going up to visit at all when out 24/7 in summer.
Almost never cleaned my tack.
I've cantered on the roads [out hunting so not entirely by choice!]

Phew...think thats it! Amazing that my horses didn't all drop dead in my care

 

[paisley]

Hey, pony was still there and ready for brekky- I see no shame! Honours for 'naughtiness when away at a three day' have to go to a friend of mine. Got lost on the way back from a very good drinks party (having already put pony away for the night) and spent the night sleeping in a ditch!

 

[Toffee44]

Hey, pony was still there and ready for brekky- I see no shame! Honours for 'naughtiness when away at a three day' have to go to a friend of mine. Got lost on the way back from a very good drinks party (having already put pony away for the night) and spent the night sleeping in a ditch!

Hahahaha I got chucked out of a taxi once--I had no money on me. Decided horse field was closer than home so went there in heels and spend the night in the caravan in my field curled up in a spare rug.

 

[Enfys]

Thank God for all the normal people! Umm, besides all the usual no BP/hi-viz/buckle end/bring in three from the field at once 'fess ups? Been drunk enough at a 3* to forget where the pony was in the temporary stables. And took four goes to put his rug in when I eventually found him. And he was stood like a rock the whole time.

PMSL

Done that! Well, not at a 3*, but walking a racehorse, or two, around the pre-parade and parade with a stonking hangover is pure hell! Worcester was awful because the stables were miles away across the track, and I did actually forget where my horses were at Aintree Life is fun!

 

[ponypatter]

I do ride and drag with the dog.......

(but feel vindicted as I NEVER ride the dog)

 

[paisley]

PMSL

Done that! Well, not at a 3*, but walking a racehorse, or two, around the pre-parade and parade with a stonking hangover is pure hell! Worcester was awful because the stables were miles away across the track, and I did actually forget where my horses were at Aintree Life is fun!

Oooh, next day hangover and horsy- I know that one! Ahem- I'm not saying that all event grooms are drunks, but it's not unknown when the horse is trotted up last thing on a Saturday night after XC for the horse to trot straighter than the groom!

 

[fornema]

Ridden all winter bareback no hat on the roads :O
Rarely brush due to works crazy hours and god forbid i went to a show today with my pone straight from the field
Overrugged my horse :S

 

[Aperchristmas]

Well I keep my tb out all year round in all weathers (apart from hurricanes ) :O :O :O
(please don't kill me )
I think most things I do are fairly shocking but my boys are happy and beautiful and I call them my angels for a reason!

 

[Indy]

I keep my horses in a cow shed and don't muck out - we just roll a fresh bale of straw out on top of the bed.

I don't have a dicky fit every time a dog gets within a 2 mile radius of me and my horse.

And the big baddy my dogs enjoy the right to roam on any bridlepath I choose to walk on!

 

[saturdaygirl]

I rode a young horse at his first HOYS in the working in area in the middle of the night (it's totally manic for those who haven't been) completely pissed

 

[Mithras]

I'm beyond the pale...

I only wear high viz very occasionally, such as when the light is poor, and then only a waistcoat, and no high viz horse bandages, exercise blankets, etc..

Partly as a result of the above, I actually ride my horses rather than spending all my time getting ready, and I can have a horse ready to go in 10 minutes or less, fully tacked up.

I keep one of my horses on full livery.

I don't much like eventing and can't see the point in staying in BE90 for years...

I jump one horse in an (elasticated) standing martingale.

I ride in busy traffic.

I don't dismount my horse every time it threatens to do something wrong.

I don't have regular lessons.

I compete regularly and am mainly a showjumper. Yes, one of those.

I don't often use boots when I jump.

Oh, and I do have a career.

 

[chaps89]

I don't really understand the benefit of exercise bandages
I turn out and bring in 3 at a time. Without wearing hat or gloves
I have hacked out bareback
I would regularly ride my horse in from the field looking something like this
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos...7_66747333572_506503572_2211854_3123992_n.jpg
I have got on strange horses and jumped 3'3" fences the same time (which is a big deal)
I ride without owners present (but always with permission) or people around to pick up the pieces if/when I fall off!
I don't know why you would want to pick feet out before turning out?!
I don't go up to the yard at the same day every day
I was so hungover once I fell off a horse when it did a very simple side-step- I carried on going out hte side door. Whilst in the middle of a college assesment.
My wardrobe houses more horse rugs than human clothes
My bodyprotector is growing mould not having been used since I left college over 3 years ago.
I have several piercings which I'm sure would hurt lots if they got caught. But I still don't tkae them out.
Last time I competed was 7 years ago and I left the ring as nerves got hte better of me. Now just happy to help out behind hte scenes! (I did write and apologise to the judge in my defence and got a very nice letter back too)

Most of mine are health&safety issues not horse care comprimisations so I'm not too bad am I?!

 

[Storminateacup]

I intend to ride my new horse Western style in Western tack - oooh eerr can't believe I said that on here!
I dont think my horses take the P*** out of me and that I should therefore be tough with them.
I think the Parelli 7 games really has something to show so called conventional horse owners.

I try to always "play" with my horses and "work" on myself, rather than the other way round

I use a Zilco plastic bridle on my cob and with no noseband either!

I intend to buy my young Appaloosa horse a white bridle with bling on it if we ever do Dressage - Well we should be good at it all Western trained horses are good at Dressage!

My Jack Russell Terrier has a bushy tail that I clip he doesn't look like a JRT but both his parents are JRT/PJR and I intend to breed from him.

I feed my horses very cheaply, treat minor injuries myself with human ointments and stuff from the chemist and intend to rasp my own horses feet myself if possible and keep my new horse barefoot.

 

[somethingorother]

I think putting a Mr. before 'blue pipe' doesn't make it sound any more friendly. I have no problems with using it to make a noise at times but not for hitting.

I think putting a face after admitting to regularly doing something stupid doesn't make it any better.

I think lots of these things are pretty normal... but some of the one's that aren't are pretty stupid.

I have ridden out bareback loads when i was a teen and wish i could do it now without falling off. I do aim to be able to by the end of summer but i won't actually go there as we have no off road hacking. So will stick to the school.

I don't wear a body protector, but i do have curvature of the spine so a slight 'hump' to my back, which makes it uncoumfy. Plus about 20 metal bolts attached to my spine which dig in if i wear one. Therefore i have done some small XC jumps without and didn't worry, but will be putting one on for the first time in 10 years to do some with my share in a few weeks (he's like to refuse and then jump about 15 feet high just when you think he's not going)

That's about all i can think of as i try to understand the reasons for everything and follow them. I prefer to tie to thin string rather than twine because any horse can panic and i would rather them get loose than break their neck trying.