Fan of the "GEEET"?

TBxQH · 08-16-2008, 08:49 PM

I know everyone has done it one time or another! I was taught to do it as a kid, and now do it out of habit!

I know for sure that dressage judges DO NOT like when you go "GEEEET" on the trot to canter transtition

I also found that western broke horses are sensitive to the growling, hollering, snarling of the riders! I also see some of the jumpers in the schooling shows doing it over combinations and such, or when a horse is lookie.

So, what are your opinions on it? I'm trying to break the habit! It's just too silly! I start laughing every time I do it now, because the look on the dressage judge was priceless!

Carri · 08-16-2008, 08:55 PM

Anna had a lesson with a top eventer, and she told her to growl (really loudly) at her pony to get her over a tough jump. Now she does it anytime she thinks the pony might refuse, and it always gets a laugh, because it is such an incongrous sound coming out of such a tiny, delicate little thing!

**taelesean** · 08-17-2008, 12:05 AM

That does sound funny, Carri.

I dunno, I'd have to say I'm NOT fan of GEET! - I actually prefer to be as quiet as I can while riding and communicate through my seat, legs and hands. I do cluck and kiss, and if the horse is acting jumpy, I'll sometimes hum or sing softly.

Saelym · 08-17-2008, 12:11 AM

I admit that I have done this when I first got Missy and she was a real hag

. My riding instructor told me to 'growl' at her when she refused to leave the property (she used to be horribly barn sour) but I can't say that it helped much. I don't do this anymore, mostly because there is no need.. Missy knows that she can't get away with her old, unacceptable behaviour.

**Range** · 08-17-2008, 12:01 PM

So, swearing and calling the horse names is not a good alternative?

Equestria · 08-17-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Carri

Anna had a lesson with a top eventer, and she told her to growl (really loudly) at her pony to get her over a tough jump. Now she does it anytime she thinks the pony might refuse, and it always gets a laugh, because it is such an incongrous sound coming out of such a tiny, delicate little thing!

Funny. How old is Anna?

GreyDot · 08-17-2008, 12:12 PM

ROFL Guilty... as charged... of 'the growl'

. If you break the growl into words, I think it goes either as "GEEEEEEETTTTT UUUUUUPPPPP" (for a horse who is not taking the upward transition) or "YOU ILL-BRED CAMEL!" for all other purposes. Never done it in front of a judge, but have startled passers-by in warm-up rings. For some reason, they looked at me funny...

I'm usually pretty soft-spoken with the horses, so the growl makes them think the end of the world is coming

Crookedblaze · 08-17-2008, 12:17 PM

When I used to do barrel racing on Rocket I'd tell him "GEEET UP!" and growl and he would go faster.

When I ride I don't realize this but I always hum the Indiana Jones theme song. I found out when I was showing an English flat class a month or so ago and the judge stopped at me in the lineup and said "...Were you humming Indiana Jones?"

GreyDot · 08-17-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crookedblaze

When I ride I don't realize this but I always hum the Indiana Jones theme song. I found out when I was showing an English flat class a month or so ago and the judge stopped at me in the lineup and said "...Were you humming Indiana Jones?"

Niiiiice....

You must have had a good laugh over that one!

Crookedblaze · 08-17-2008, 12:42 PM

Greydot, now that I notice it and I can catch myself...but oh man I laughed so hard. The judge laughed, too. My mom thought that it was hysterical and told all of her friends.

Spyder · 08-17-2008, 02:42 PM

I find it funny that some are smooching, kissing, clucking and hugging to get their horses to do something, it almost sounds like a barnyard full of chickens.

Whatever happened to seat and leg aids?

Vadnais_Comet · 08-18-2008, 08:51 PM

My friend taught "GEEEET" to me but actually i don't use it as much because i kinda made up my own word. I say "Ha", where i got it i have no ideal. But i have been doing it for over a year now and get some looks from my friends and my beau when i use it.

I suppose in my mind it's just easier to use that combined with leg and seat aids.

Jennifer V.

RenosGirl · 08-18-2008, 08:56 PM

Well when I first started taken lessons, to go from a trot to a canter we just "shht" and add some leg pressure. I only do that now when going over jumps, but I normally just click once to pick up the next speed.

EquineAlberta · 08-18-2008, 08:58 PM

I like Giddy Up myself. It works for the lesson horses (and the students), and seems to inspire some energy from the warmbloods. I think it works because it is a little goofy to say so riders loose some of the tension they can get when on a lazy horse.

Sometimes when starting a greeny at canter I use my voice a lot, as it seems to inspire some energy/adrenaline without the tension that leg can cause.

On nervous horses I use my voice to help prepare them for a cue...sort of a vocal half halt which I do away with slowly as they relax about the actual cues.

Karen

**divinemisselle** · 08-18-2008, 09:22 PM

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"YOU ILL-BRED CAMEL!" for all other purposes.

And here I thought that this was the universal phrase.

Among other things expletive.

The longer I've had the horse, the longer the string of words....Let's see, I've had Sass for 14 years now, some strikingly long sentences now.

sli92 · 08-19-2008, 04:42 PM

I try to be as quiet as i can while riding most of the time, just because when I get in the show ring, I can't have any vocal cues...

then again, you should hear me go cross country. I have wonderfully perfected my "GEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!". It took a while of being nervous of yelling at my horse, but this past weekend, with my "known to refuse scary stuff" arab... i needed to pull out the "mean eventer voice"
worked like a charm.

I also taught it to the girl that bought my last horse. he was backing off before the first stadium fence, and i could hear her on the other side of the arena. Such a proud moment

BUT, on the other hand, there is a level for this. It can be taken too far in different ways. 1) the people that think rather than a small smack on the shoulder when a horse does something like step on your foot, or spook at something miniscule, they shold start yelling at it... I disagree...
and 2) when well known riders get embaressed... lets say their horse has a refusal at a jump, or knocks a rail, etc... and they start screaming at it(around children... come on its a show... these kids idolize you) in very nasty words... that diserves more than a slap on the wrist

ruffian · 08-19-2008, 04:46 PM

I had a coach who would not let us cluck, everytime we did he'd yell 'where's the &&** chicken? If I don't see chickens I shouldn't hear clucking!!"
I do growl, but I reserve it for special occasions, like when I've already put my leg on and we're still sauntering towards a really ugly combination.

A J · 08-20-2008, 04:49 PM

I use voice in conjunction especially with horses I'm training because they can associate the voice command with the gait, making transitions that much easier to teach under saddle.

For a trot, I cluck, for a canter I kiss, a whoa is breathing out, and downward transition (canter to trot, trot to walk) I use "easy."

Right now with my gymkhana horse I've started to use voice commands with her as well - a sheeshsh! means to change directions/leads (like going between poles) and a "HERE!" means to turn around (barrels, end of pole line, etc). That's honestly the most voice commands I've ever used, but it seems to help her respond quicker and she is starting to pick up the difference between the two, so that helps too.

HighHorse · 08-20-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Range

So, swearing and calling the horse names is not a good alternative?

Were you watching me?

"Whoa, d@mm*#!!" or my other favorite..."Oh, you little s#*t!"

Ok, seriously. I really don't do much talking. They know certain commands, but I don't believe I have ever uddered the word, 'Geeeet'. I can be a hupper though, as in 'Hup!' to urge a horse on a lunge line (never U/S because I don't do any jumping).

HighHorse · 08-20-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by A J

For a trot, I cluck, for a canter I kiss, a whoa is breathing out, and downward transition (canter to trot, trot to walk) I use "easy."

So does he stop everytime you breath?

I'd can't hold my breath that long.

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08-16-2008, 08:49 PM
TBxQH Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 300	Fan of the "GEEET"? I know everyone has done it one time or another! I was taught to do it as a kid, and now do it out of habit! I know for sure that dressage judges DO NOT like when you go "GEEEET" on the trot to canter transtition I also found that western broke horses are sensitive to the growling, hollering, snarling of the riders! I also see some of the jumpers in the schooling shows doing it over combinations and such, or when a horse is lookie. So, what are your opinions on it? I'm trying to break the habit! It's just too silly! I start laughing every time I do it now, because the look on the dressage judge was priceless! __________________ One who believes that he has conquered the art of riding, has not yet begun to master the art of dressage. Dance above ground, never descending. Grace incarnate. Passion on hooves. www.iamtheoutdoors.com

08-16-2008, 08:55 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Anna had a lesson with a top eventer, and she told her to growl (really loudly) at her pony to get her over a tough jump. Now she does it anytime she thinks the pony might refuse, and it always gets a laugh, because it is such an incongrous sound coming out of such a tiny, delicate little thing! __________________

08-17-2008, 12:05 AM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,675	That does sound funny, Carri. I dunno, I'd have to say I'm NOT fan of GEET! - I actually prefer to be as quiet as I can while riding and communicate through my seat, legs and hands. I do cluck and kiss, and if the horse is acting jumpy, I'll sometimes hum or sing softly. __________________

08-17-2008, 12:11 AM
Saelym Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Courtenay, B.C. Posts: 2,208	I admit that I have done this when I first got Missy and she was a real hag . My riding instructor told me to 'growl' at her when she refused to leave the property (she used to be horribly barn sour) but I can't say that it helped much. I don't do this anymore, mostly because there is no need.. Missy knows that she can't get away with her old, unacceptable behaviour. __________________ Forever in my heart. Miss Achievement-- May 10th, 1993 - November 7th, 2008.

08-17-2008, 12:01 PM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,731	So, swearing and calling the horse names is not a good alternative? __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.

08-17-2008, 12:12 PM
GreyDot Started Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Between AZ and OH Posts: 2,295	ROFL Guilty... as charged... of 'the growl' . If you break the growl into words, I think it goes either as "GEEEEEEETTTTT UUUUUUPPPPP" (for a horse who is not taking the upward transition) or "YOU ILL-BRED CAMEL!" for all other purposes. Never done it in front of a judge, but have startled passers-by in warm-up rings. For some reason, they looked at me funny... I'm usually pretty soft-spoken with the horses, so the growl makes them think the end of the world is coming __________________ ...There is nothing to be done till a horse's head is settled. ~William Cavendish Stuipid CAN be fixed... you just have to hit it hard enough! ~A rare moment of inspiration

08-17-2008, 12:17 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,447	When I used to do barrel racing on Rocket I'd tell him "GEEET UP!" and growl and he would go faster. When I ride I don't realize this but I always hum the Indiana Jones theme song. I found out when I was showing an English flat class a month or so ago and the judge stopped at me in the lineup and said "...Were you humming Indiana Jones?" __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-17-2008, 12:42 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,447	Greydot, now that I notice it and I can catch myself...but oh man I laughed so hard. The judge laughed, too. My mom thought that it was hysterical and told all of her friends. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-17-2008, 02:42 PM
Spyder Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 135	I find it funny that some are smooching, kissing, clucking and hugging to get their horses to do something, it almost sounds like a barnyard full of chickens. Whatever happened to seat and leg aids?

08-18-2008, 08:51 PM
Vadnais_Comet Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 121	My friend taught "GEEEET" to me but actually i don't use it as much because i kinda made up my own word. I say "Ha", where i got it i have no ideal. But i have been doing it for over a year now and get some looks from my friends and my beau when i use it. I suppose in my mind it's just easier to use that combined with leg and seat aids. Jennifer V. __________________ R.I.P- Asinaway, 11-23-08. "You will forever be in my heart. I love you my Princess, My angel."

08-18-2008, 08:56 PM
RenosGirl Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 571	Well when I first started taken lessons, to go from a trot to a canter we just "shht" and add some leg pressure. I only do that now when going over jumps, but I normally just click once to pick up the next speed. __________________ Go and love your babies today, and everyday...you never know when it could be the last time.

08-18-2008, 08:58 PM
EquineAlberta Seasoned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,470	I like Giddy Up myself. It works for the lesson horses (and the students), and seems to inspire some energy from the warmbloods. I think it works because it is a little goofy to say so riders loose some of the tension they can get when on a lazy horse. Sometimes when starting a greeny at canter I use my voice a lot, as it seems to inspire some energy/adrenaline without the tension that leg can cause. On nervous horses I use my voice to help prepare them for a cue...sort of a vocal half halt which I do away with slowly as they relax about the actual cues. Karen __________________ Hillside Stable, Ardrossan, AB Do unto others as you would have them do unto you...is it really that hard?

08-19-2008, 04:42 PM
sli92 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 596	I try to be as quiet as i can while riding most of the time, just because when I get in the show ring, I can't have any vocal cues... then again, you should hear me go cross country. I have wonderfully perfected my "GEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!". It took a while of being nervous of yelling at my horse, but this past weekend, with my "known to refuse scary stuff" arab... i needed to pull out the "mean eventer voice" worked like a charm. I also taught it to the girl that bought my last horse. he was backing off before the first stadium fence, and i could hear her on the other side of the arena. Such a proud moment BUT, on the other hand, there is a level for this. It can be taken too far in different ways. 1) the people that think rather than a small smack on the shoulder when a horse does something like step on your foot, or spook at something miniscule, they shold start yelling at it... I disagree... and 2) when well known riders get embaressed... lets say their horse has a refusal at a jump, or knocks a rail, etc... and they start screaming at it(around children... come on its a show... these kids idolize you) in very nasty words... that diserves more than a slap on the wrist __________________ ~Sarah * PA Sebastion(Oh CanadaxCrystal Vision) Last edited by sli92 : 08-19-2008 at 04:45 PM.

08-19-2008, 04:46 PM
ruffian Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 979	I had a coach who would not let us cluck, everytime we did he'd yell 'where's the &&** chicken? If I don't see chickens I shouldn't hear clucking!!" I do growl, but I reserve it for special occasions, like when I've already put my leg on and we're still sauntering towards a really ugly combination. __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)

08-20-2008, 04:49 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,356	I use voice in conjunction especially with horses I'm training because they can associate the voice command with the gait, making transitions that much easier to teach under saddle. For a trot, I cluck, for a canter I kiss, a whoa is breathing out, and downward transition (canter to trot, trot to walk) I use "easy." Right now with my gymkhana horse I've started to use voice commands with her as well - a sheeshsh! means to change directions/leads (like going between poles) and a "HERE!" means to turn around (barrels, end of pole line, etc). That's honestly the most voice commands I've ever used, but it seems to help her respond quicker and she is starting to pick up the difference between the two, so that helps too. __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.