Win a horse competition...

LC2013 said:
Why am I still not getting through?

My answers are:

8-12 breaths per minute
Mud fever
Worm egg count
Phenylbutazone
Rugby ball
Foot
50% ( agree this should be 100% if it was accurate)
Electrolytes
Noseband
Every 6 months.

How can these be wrong???
Please help me I need a para pony!!!

Thank you x
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Those were the exact same answers I put in after about 30 attempts and they got me through. I do know someone on here got through saying 12 months for teeth, so maybe they changed it??
 
I got through yesterday. First time got a reply that an answer was wrong, changed it then got through. Forage was 80%, teeth was 6 months.
 
I don't like the hackamore being called a noseband one :p

Sure it has a part of it which could be called a noseband, but the shanks and curb strap/chain are all needed for it to function... Would be like calling a head collar a noseband!

Although Wikipedia calling it head gear sounds a bit daft :p we know it's a piece of tack, and often used as the primary functioning piece on a bitless bridle, but is there a more appropriate name than noseband? Just sounds too odd, I'd never call one that!
 
alainax said:
I don't like the hackamore being called a noseband one :p

Sure it has a part of it which could be called a noseband, but the shanks and curb strap/chain are all needed for it to function... Would be like calling a head collar a noseband!

Although Wikipedia calling it head gear sounds a bit daft :p we know it's a piece of tack, and often used as the primary functioning piece on a bitless bridle, but is there a more appropriate name than noseband? Just sounds too odd, I'd never call one that!
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But it is a noseband - you can't wear another type with it ie a grackle or cavesson...
 
Fides said:
But it is a noseband - you can't wear another type with it ie a grackle or cavesson...
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However on that logic, you also wouldn't wear it with a bit, doesn't mean it's a bit!

Most wouldn't wear it in place of a noseband either.

When choosing which noseband to compliment your loose ring snaffle, a hackamore really shouldn't be on the option list! ( although I have seen a pic of a high level show jumper using both a bit and hackamore, but they would also chuck in a grackle to mess up both arguements :p)

Neither calling it a noseband or a bit sound right...


I guess if one was talking of a bosal or a side pull, as opposed to a mechanical hackamore with shanks and curb, then it could be closer to a noseband... *Ponders*
 
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*still pondering* is there a collective term for things which are used to communicate or back up the riders aids? Bits, spurs, whips, hackamores? They are all under the parts which are used for direct communication , as opposed to the parts which are there to hold things together, like girth, browband, breastplate etc... Hmmm....
 
alainax said:
However on that logic, you also wouldn't wear it with a bit, doesn't mean it's a bit!


When choosing which noseband to compliment your loose ring snaffle, a hackamore really shouldn't be on the option list! ( although I have seen a pic of a high level show jumper using both a bit and hackamore, but they would also chuck in a grackle to mess up both arguements :p)

Neither calling it a noseband or a bit sound right...
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I actually trained my boy to a bit using a hackamore and bit together. He was broken with a bosal halter, bridled with a hackamore but now can wear a bit too...
 
Having filled out the second round questionnaire the magazine says I will be asked to upload photos but it just went to a media page saying thank you for completing this survey?
 
I have entered, just for a bit of fun really as I very highly doubt I'll make it through. I thought the 10 questions were fine, some were not very well written and without a correct answer but if that was the case it was obvious which they wanted you to put. In terms of 80/20 forage in light work, they are the rations you are taught all through pony club and BHS even in this day, so although I fed my horse in medium work 100% forage, I still knew the answer, I don't think they're expecting you to be circumstantial for some multiple choice questions!
Good luck to everyone entering!
 
I just filled it in - got 10/10 then gave up during the questionnaire type thing - I just dont have a good enough Xfactor style sob story!
Besides there is probably someone who deserves it more than me - im a lucky duck as it is :)
 
LC2013 said:
Why am I still not getting through?

My answers are:

8-12 breaths per minute
Mud fever
Worm egg count
Phenylbutazone
Rugby ball
Foot
50% ( agree this should be 100% if it was accurate)
Electrolytes
Noseband
Every 6 months.
How can these be wrong???
Please help me I need a para pony!!!

Thank you x
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Try 80% forage that's what got me through
 
I find it completely wrong that they even do these comps still. Far too many horses neglected through ignorance out there, and horses waiting for homes piling up in rescue centres. :-(
 
Moomin1 said:
I find it completely wrong that they even do these comps still. Far too many horses neglected through ignorance out there, and horses waiting for homes piling up in rescue centres. :-(
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COuldnt agree more - it should be the kit and full livery for a year... for someone who already has a horse but is struggling to keep it..
 
I filled out the multiple choice questionnaire then was asked to fill out a more comprehensive questionnaire about costings, lateral movements and first aid, and why I wanted to win, which was v comprehensive. Then a couple of weeks ago I got asked to send a photo but not a video... Anyone else got any further/ different? I really don't have a scoobys chance of winning but hey you have got to be in it to win it....
 
Jericho said:
I filled out the multiple choice questionnaire then was asked to fill out a more comprehensive questionnaire about costings, lateral movements and first aid, and why I wanted to win, which was v comprehensive. Then a couple of weeks ago I got asked to send a photo but not a video... Anyone else got any further/ different? I really don't have a scoobys chance of winning but hey you have got to be in it to win it....
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That's what I got too.
 
Thing is, its always a bit unfair as I bet the stage where they invite you to an equestrian centre for the practical bit is at a centre in the South of England somewhere - these sorts of things always are! Same with the lessons they're offering, you always have to go to their yard which is ALWAYS hours and hours away from us up in NE Scotland... I think if I wanted a horse, I'd be a bit peeved to have to spend a fortune travelling all the way down to England to then not even win!
 
I entered the Your Horse Win a Horse competition and won a lovely Dutch mare Femke. I had her from age 7 to 24 and bred 5 lovely foals out of her by Medoc. I have her last foal Mouse who is 8 now. They are very careful to make sure you are able to properly look after the horse and it is a wonderful competition to take part in. Good luck everyone XXX.
 
I think it is 22 years ago now that I won. How time flies. She came into my life at a difficult time at work when my confidence was low and the whole competition changed everything. I am glad someone still remembers it XXX.
 
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