Your pet peeves - Page 8

ahlihaff · 10-31-2009, 09:35 AM

Humans who think they know all there is to know, and aren't open to learning.

Blaming the horse when the problem lies with the rider/handler.

There are more, but I think those are the biggest.

train2rein · 10-31-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffian

Barn Princesses (fortunately none at my current barn!)
The young ladies that Mom and Dad buy everything for (50k horse 60k truck and trailer to haul horse)
They are riding these made horses and somehow think that this makes them a good rider (and their horsemanship/horsehusbandry is terrible.)They'll leave their horse tied to the trailer all day at a show, or use him as a moveable grandstand, while they text the other princensses.
They love to make cutting remarks about other people's horses, tack or riding ability, yet have not ever actually accomplished anything that wasn't bought for them.

I COMPLETELY AGREE! This is a huge pet peave of mine. We watched a girl that had a horse bought for her at a show. She ripped through a finished Reiner's mouth with a long shanked correction bit

(OUCH!!!!) and then got off and immediantly after competeing and started texting!

Luvridn · 11-01-2009, 12:25 AM

Most of mine are already covered but:

5) People who cuss all natural horsemanship...I understand that there are over the top "sheep" but some of us just want to be able to learn a better way to handle our horses, and decent trainers and teachers are not readily available to everyone. I had private instruction too but there is always more to learn, and right now the only way for me to do it is from videos and the occasional clinic.

4) People who show a horse and take the credit after someone else has done ALL the work (whether it be a trainer, a groom, or someone hired to show the horse only). I can't stand to see someone go into show ring on a horse they haven't touched without show clothes on. I don't mean people paying for training, I mean people that dont even school, just show. Also people who never school at home but load up their horses every single Saturday to run to the timed event show and enter every class under 2 riders each then when their horse is burned out after 6months and rearing in the chute on top of jacked up legs they dump the horse off and go ruin another.

3) People who have a medical problem with their animal and call me first because I worked for a vet like 8 years ago....Hello...my advice...Call The VET! Do I look like I have a portable Xray and equipment to run bloodwork in my a$$ pocket?

2) People who ride their fat behinds around on skinny horses then have the nerve to call my horses fat....which yes, thank you, they are pudgy, but Im not saying this from atop a horse 300 lbs underweight.

1) BITS...the stronger bit instead of more training in a lighter bit mentality. Also inexperienced riders using those gawd-awful long shanked snaffles and leaning on their hands...I see it all the time.

Island Mist · 11-01-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by version1955

My horses are very useful. They make sure I add organic matter to my fields, keep me humble, and are usually available for a hug. I wonder if they find me useful for anything?

I love that!

chery · 11-02-2009, 10:47 AM

mine is people trailering their horses with the saddle left on after they ride it! i think that is just lazy! take it off and brush that poor itchy horse!

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10-31-2009, 09:35 AM
ahlihaff Seasoned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 4,562	Humans who think they know all there is to know, and aren't open to learning. Blaming the horse when the problem lies with the rider/handler. There are more, but I think those are the biggest. __________________

11-01-2009, 12:25 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,443	Most of mine are already covered but: 5) People who cuss all natural horsemanship...I understand that there are over the top "sheep" but some of us just want to be able to learn a better way to handle our horses, and decent trainers and teachers are not readily available to everyone. I had private instruction too but there is always more to learn, and right now the only way for me to do it is from videos and the occasional clinic. 4) People who show a horse and take the credit after someone else has done ALL the work (whether it be a trainer, a groom, or someone hired to show the horse only). I can't stand to see someone go into show ring on a horse they haven't touched without show clothes on. I don't mean people paying for training, I mean people that dont even school, just show. Also people who never school at home but load up their horses every single Saturday to run to the timed event show and enter every class under 2 riders each then when their horse is burned out after 6months and rearing in the chute on top of jacked up legs they dump the horse off and go ruin another. 3) People who have a medical problem with their animal and call me first because I worked for a vet like 8 years ago....Hello...my advice...Call The VET! Do I look like I have a portable Xray and equipment to run bloodwork in my a$$ pocket? 2) People who ride their fat behinds around on skinny horses then have the nerve to call my horses fat....which yes, thank you, they are pudgy, but Im not saying this from atop a horse 300 lbs underweight. 1) BITS...the stronger bit instead of more training in a lighter bit mentality. Also inexperienced riders using those gawd-awful long shanked snaffles and leaning on their hands...I see it all the time. __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

11-02-2009, 10:47 AM
chery Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 97	mine is people trailering their horses with the saddle left on after they ride it! i think that is just lazy! take it off and brush that poor itchy horse! __________________ Three barrels, two hearts, one dream!