hezza1
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Ha Ha Ha all of the above. (well almost)
Whats your pet hate?
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MrsMozartletoe
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People who whinge about children on yards
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Were they never once young? Did they ever run or shout? Did they not learn how to behave, the point being that they Learnt?
My children have been on yards for the last three years. Never had a problem with them. They know one end bites, the other end kicks, and if they're very lucky they'll be allowed to sit in the middle
. They are used by all and sundry for anything from mucking out/holding horses/fetching bedding/filling hay nets/being grooms at shows/crash test jockey. Even the non-horsey one helps out and mucks out and will give anyone a hand.
An eleven year lad is helping with Little Lad at the moment. He insists on mucking out to the same standard as my fourteen year old daughter insists on
. He is quiet and calm with the horses, but once out of the yard is a normal young lad.
They're children, they'll make a noise
Having heard some of the cackling and screeching 'adults', I'd take a child any time
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People taking my stuff and not cleaning it/putting it back. Other peoples gear in or in front of my stables when I want to tie my neds up.
Landing on my head when I have a perfectly good ar$e to land on!
Were they never once young? Did they ever run or shout? Did they not learn how to behave, the point being that they Learnt?
My children have been on yards for the last three years. Never had a problem with them. They know one end bites, the other end kicks, and if they're very lucky they'll be allowed to sit in the middle
An eleven year lad is helping with Little Lad at the moment. He insists on mucking out to the same standard as my fourteen year old daughter insists on
They're children, they'll make a noise
People taking my stuff and not cleaning it/putting it back. Other peoples gear in or in front of my stables when I want to tie my neds up.
Landing on my head when I have a perfectly good ar$e to land on!
lucille
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lucille
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oh and another one, bull$hitters
i have open teamchased in the past, and its a miricle ... trying to get a team together EVERYONE can jump 6 foot hedges and will deffo be happy to join the team, when they are stood safley on 2 feet, but put them on a horse and try get them to the start line and let the excuses roll... hangover, horse feels like it could poss lose a shoe, aunties wedding that they forgot was on the same day, you name it...why not just say no to start with
Also with difficult horses
"I could get on that horse and sort it by doing blah blah blah"
"Ok do you want a go then"
"I would but unfortunatley im too busy for the next 20 years "
Im sure you get the general idea
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i have open teamchased in the past, and its a miricle ... trying to get a team together EVERYONE can jump 6 foot hedges and will deffo be happy to join the team, when they are stood safley on 2 feet, but put them on a horse and try get them to the start line and let the excuses roll... hangover, horse feels like it could poss lose a shoe, aunties wedding that they forgot was on the same day, you name it...why not just say no to start with
Also with difficult horses
"I could get on that horse and sort it by doing blah blah blah"
"Ok do you want a go then"
"I would but unfortunatley im too busy for the next 20 years "
Im sure you get the general idea
ha xx
CBFan
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Parents who don't keep their kids suitibly under control at the yard and haven't got a clue where they are or what they're up to.
Oh and kids who's mums do the mucking out for them, while they ride! Since when has having a horse been that easy?
Oh and kids who's mums do the mucking out for them, while they ride! Since when has having a horse been that easy?
Indy
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I always liken a horse that doesn't want to be caught to me, when I've been cornered into doing housework - you have to do whatever is in your power to avoid it!
I don't care, I'll be as bad mannered as you want!
I don't care, I'll be as bad mannered as you want!
TallyHo123
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I have so many!
People who think it is okay to tell you and everybody their opinions about our horse when they have been riding for 6months and don't have a clue what there talking about.
people who use things in the wrong way, i don't really use training aids but have no problem with people using them correctly but why do people use side reins etc etc to yank the horses nose to its chest and hold it there?!?! then pull with their hands but kick and whip?!
People who think horses are machines, dragging their horse in from field throwing tack on that doesn't fit galloping 5 times round a field then throwing horse straight back out with tea.
I could go on..........
People who think it is okay to tell you and everybody their opinions about our horse when they have been riding for 6months and don't have a clue what there talking about.
people who use things in the wrong way, i don't really use training aids but have no problem with people using them correctly but why do people use side reins etc etc to yank the horses nose to its chest and hold it there?!?! then pull with their hands but kick and whip?!
People who think horses are machines, dragging their horse in from field throwing tack on that doesn't fit galloping 5 times round a field then throwing horse straight back out with tea.
I could go on..........
vam
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this is makes me cringe more than anything. Watching a young girl go flat out on her pony going get up, hupp, growling and just generally shouting at her pony to go faster.
not helped by her fan club at the side doing much of the same. But she normally get placed in the class so must be doing something right
never understood it myself.
My biggest pet hate is people coming up to me asking for help/advise then going and asking everyone else the same question with the same answer until they get an answer they like. Follow said advice then come back to me with the same problem wondering why.
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this is makes me cringe more than anything. Watching a young girl go flat out on her pony going get up, hupp, growling and just generally shouting at her pony to go faster.
not helped by her fan club at the side doing much of the same. But she normally get placed in the class so must be doing something right
never understood it myself.
My biggest pet hate is people coming up to me asking for help/advise then going and asking everyone else the same question with the same answer until they get an answer they like. Follow said advice then come back to me with the same problem wondering why.
Kenzo
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People criticising others when they probably have no knowledge of the horse, it's health, maintenance or anything else about it, in RL or on a forum, although admittedly on a forum there is room for misunderstanding.
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ditto
People criticising others when they probably have no knowledge of the horse, it's health, maintenance or anything else about it, in RL or on a forum, although admittedly on a forum there is room for misunderstanding.
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ditto
Rollin
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Oh Enfys I loved that. If you search on youtube for 'Cleveland Bay Stallion and Shagya Arabs you will see my four year old stallion doing join up with me all the way to the yard.
Since we shot that film I don't even bother with a headcollar. He is kind with all the mares, two geldings and a colt foal that is not his. He comes when called and follows me and puts himself in the stable.
Last year he ran with a mare who has produced a lovely pure CB foal, in January he will run with two CB mares - he does like grey arabs mind.
Since we shot that film I don't even bother with a headcollar. He is kind with all the mares, two geldings and a colt foal that is not his. He comes when called and follows me and puts himself in the stable.
Last year he ran with a mare who has produced a lovely pure CB foal, in January he will run with two CB mares - he does like grey arabs mind.
nobbster
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mines when people get involved in your horse and give you their opions when it is not asked for.
turkana
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I've got so many!
Riders not thanking drivers who slow down for them, I got out & had a go at somebody once who ignored me when I slowed down, very satisfying!
The yard expert, say no more.
People who punish their horse for acting like the prey animal that it is.
People who are over horsed lashing out at their horse because they're scared of it or strapping it head to it's chest with a severe bit when some lessons wouldn't go amiss.
People telling me that I'm lucky to have a horse - no I'm not I work hard & go without, if you want one then maybe you could try it!
People with expensive horses looking down their noses at those who have cheap & cheerful horses.
The gaggle of gossips who sit on their horses & gather around the collecting ring with no intention of actually entering the ring, it's fine to want to have a gossip but do it away from the collecting ring, so those who are entering can get to the ring without having to squeeze their horse past a load of strange horses' bums. I used to tell them to move & I'd then get "he doesn't kick" I don't know that so get out of the way!
I'll stop now but I could go on & on & on..............
Riders not thanking drivers who slow down for them, I got out & had a go at somebody once who ignored me when I slowed down, very satisfying!
The yard expert, say no more.
People who punish their horse for acting like the prey animal that it is.
People who are over horsed lashing out at their horse because they're scared of it or strapping it head to it's chest with a severe bit when some lessons wouldn't go amiss.
People telling me that I'm lucky to have a horse - no I'm not I work hard & go without, if you want one then maybe you could try it!
People with expensive horses looking down their noses at those who have cheap & cheerful horses.
The gaggle of gossips who sit on their horses & gather around the collecting ring with no intention of actually entering the ring, it's fine to want to have a gossip but do it away from the collecting ring, so those who are entering can get to the ring without having to squeeze their horse past a load of strange horses' bums. I used to tell them to move & I'd then get "he doesn't kick" I don't know that so get out of the way!
I'll stop now but I could go on & on & on..............
monkeybum13
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Oh and kids who's mums do the mucking out for them, while they ride! Since when has having a horse been that easy?
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my mum sometimes mucks out while I ride
now for the excuse - I muck out 8/10 just if we're short of time (lots of A Levels Work) mum will do it whilst I ride
Oh and kids who's mums do the mucking out for them, while they ride! Since when has having a horse been that easy?
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my mum sometimes mucks out while I ride
now for the excuse - I muck out 8/10 just if we're short of time (lots of A Levels Work) mum will do it whilst I ride
sally2008
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People who tell me I am "lucky" to have such a well schooled, well behaved horse.
So 9 years of hard work has nothing to do with it then? Grrrrrrr!
So 9 years of hard work has nothing to do with it then? Grrrrrrr!
Enfys
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Rollin, heading over to You Tube right now
BayJosie
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People who were martingale, gag, grackle, spurs...etc etc etc etc.
And when it's so obviously to 'look good'
And when it's so obviously to 'look good'
turkana
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sally2008
Yes that annoyes me as well "you're so lucky to have such a reliable jumper & she's so well behaved!"
It's not luck, I paid for her with my own money, broke her in myself & schooled her myself.
I didn't have a school & did it all on my own in the corner of a field. Grrrrrrrr indeed!!!!
Yes that annoyes me as well "you're so lucky to have such a reliable jumper & she's so well behaved!"
It's not luck, I paid for her with my own money, broke her in myself & schooled her myself.
I didn't have a school & did it all on my own in the corner of a field. Grrrrrrrr indeed!!!!
nemlin
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Second the bull$hitters - I know a few and although I am no where near as good a rider/horse owner as the majority, I don't claim to be!
soph21
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Loads of really good pet hates lol!
I can't stand it when people look down on me.
Bear looks like an old dobbin when he's stood with or without a rider on him, I can feel people looking at him like shite!
But they soon change their opinions when he moves! He has cracking paces for my special little gypo cob
I can't stand it when people look down on me.
Bear looks like an old dobbin when he's stood with or without a rider on him, I can feel people looking at him like shite!
But they soon change their opinions when he moves! He has cracking paces for my special little gypo cob
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guilty, though getting better! I have been given special permission to make noises at it when its nappy XC atm though!
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soph21
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guilty, though getting better! I have been given special permission to make noises at it when its nappy XC atm though!
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PMSL
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PMSL
ester
Not slacking multitasking
I was
when instructor suggested it after she has spent so long telling me to shut up! She is xc him for me next week as I'm broke so will be interesting to see how noisy she is!
Mickeymoo
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People who park their car infront of my trailer hitch, then I arrive to go out and have to find them to move it - then they say - I didn't know you were going out.. well you wouldn't would you love - I don't have to ask permission.
charlimouse
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People who canter up behind me in collecting rings, and then ask if the green ribbon in my horses tail is just for decoration!!!!!! whilst i am departing at top speed to the other side of the warm up area!!!!!! 1 of the first things I ever learnt, was red, it kicks, green, its young, white, it's a stallion!!! It is not even just kids who don't know, I had an adult come up to me and say "I really like the ribbon in your horses tail, but I wouldn't have chosen green I don't think it suits him. I would have chosen purple"
PinkFairy
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People who canter up behind me in collecting rings, and then ask if the green ribbon in my horses tail is just for decoration!!!!!! whilst i am departing at top speed to the other side of the warm up area!!!!!! 1 of the first things I ever learnt, was red, it kicks, green, its young, white, it's a stallion!!! It is not even just kids who don't know, I had an adult come up to me and say "I really like the ribbon in your horses tail, but I wouldn't have chosen green I don't think it suits him. I would have chosen purple"
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Sorry but PMSL at "I would have chosen purple"
People who canter up behind me in collecting rings, and then ask if the green ribbon in my horses tail is just for decoration!!!!!! whilst i am departing at top speed to the other side of the warm up area!!!!!! 1 of the first things I ever learnt, was red, it kicks, green, its young, white, it's a stallion!!! It is not even just kids who don't know, I had an adult come up to me and say "I really like the ribbon in your horses tail, but I wouldn't have chosen green I don't think it suits him. I would have chosen purple"
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Sorry but PMSL at "I would have chosen purple"
soph21
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LMFAO!!!
I was trying to work Bear in last week before our dressage test but couldn't cos there was loads of knobs darting about
There was 3 girls on little 12.2/13.2 ponies bombing round
I was trying to work Bear in last week before our dressage test but couldn't cos there was loads of knobs darting about
There was 3 girls on little 12.2/13.2 ponies bombing round
rara007
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But how else do you get canter in the carriage
Then when he gets confused about extension/canter under saddle saying hup rather that trot out gives him the idea
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But how else do you get canter in the carriage
MrsMozartletoe
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Oh and kids who's mums do the mucking out for them, while they ride! Since when has having a horse been that easy?
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my mum sometimes mucks out while I ride
now for the excuse - I muck out 8/10 just if we're short of time (lots of A Levels Work) mum will do it whilst I ride
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Yup. Daughter often has her neds mucked out for her
. Cuts down on the time needed at the yard when there aren't enough hours in the day
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To be fair, she often mucks out mine while I ride....
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Oh and kids who's mums do the mucking out for them, while they ride! Since when has having a horse been that easy?
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my mum sometimes mucks out while I ride
now for the excuse - I muck out 8/10 just if we're short of time (lots of A Levels Work) mum will do it whilst I ride
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Yup. Daughter often has her neds mucked out for her
To be fair, she often mucks out mine while I ride....
3BayGeldings
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1. People who call their horse it
2. Ditto the 'yard expert'
3. People who boot their horse, then seem to get a shock when they go faster and haul them in the mouth
Poor horse!
2. Ditto the 'yard expert'
3. People who boot their horse, then seem to get a shock when they go faster and haul them in the mouth
ofcourseyoucan
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horses you cant catch, and ones that dont load!! but hey they are human induced problems. oh and liveries that think i am there to tidy up their mess!!