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Post by misty on Jan 3, 2008 17:06:33 GMT 1
My best tip:- Have a h/o that loves doing all the horsey chores!
Mind you we have done everything together this afternoon as we wanted to sort rugs for the boys and wash and clean the girls feet.
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Post by lizziee on Jan 3, 2008 17:29:39 GMT 1
If you're feeling anxious or hurried imagine you have to do everything in slow motion, including breathing. Remember "more haste; less speed". Use a ball of steel wool (the stuff you get from the supermarket to scour pans with - untreated though, not brillo!) for removing dried mud - a godsend for hippos. Be aware of your body language at all times. Try using your body and thoughts to move your horse before touching him. It's amazing and quite scarey how well this works Have an annual clear out and make a resolution to try and be minimilist. You DON'T need 20 rugs/saddle cloths/bridles etc. Sell what you can, resist future temptation and put the money you earn and save in a savings account towards regular saddle and back checks and lessons, which you DO need.
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yet when all books have been read it boils down to the horse, his human & what goes on between them
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Post by naria on Jan 3, 2008 23:01:26 GMT 1
No two horses are the same, what works for one may be totally wrong for another.
Time, kindness & understanding can sometimes work miracles.
If you need help don't be afraid to ask for it because you think you'll seem foolish, you look like a fool if you won't admit to a problem.
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Post by horsey123 on Jan 4, 2008 18:38:47 GMT 1
"IF YOU SMILE YOUR HORSE WILL SMILE WITH YOU " told to my by my late grandad and never forgot
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Post by jinglejoys on Jan 4, 2008 22:43:08 GMT 1
Never walk up and slap a half-ass on its ass! ;D
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Post by Furiey on Jan 5, 2008 18:21:17 GMT 1
A hockey stick with a glove on the end makes a good "hand" for despooking. The bottom curved part of the stick makes a solid thumb and the stick has a nice bound handle for holding.
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Post by Murphy's Law on Jan 8, 2008 0:27:23 GMT 1
I have an almost OCD about how my horses beds should be ... they have to be stabled during 3 months in winter to ease the burden on sodden fields (out 24/7 from March to November) and one thing I shall never forget when I was a youngster working at my local riding school .. when mucking out stables and relaying beds, my instructor always use to say: "if you wouldn't lie on it, then don't expect your horse to" and even to this very day, I challenge anyone not to want to lie on any shavings or straw bed that I have laid ;D
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Post by pinkpony on Jan 8, 2008 0:27:45 GMT 1
Always use a long long rope to lead a horse
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Post by colourfulpony on Jan 9, 2008 1:26:48 GMT 1
* you and your horse are often scared of the opposite things, take comfort in each other * horses have a longer memory than a goldfish, what you teach a foal will be with a veteran * if you get nervous while cantering/galloping in enclosed or open spaces, try humming the slowest tune you can think of, it makes you relax and breath. * Hanging on to a horse's mouth on a fun ride will only make situations a hundred times worse * spray the inside of the horses hooves with purple spray regularly in muddy, soggy weather to prevent infection from mud * Sudocreme is one of the most handy parts of anyone's first aid kit, for horse or human! * never ride out without dayglos on you and your horse
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Post by rrosie on Jan 9, 2008 16:31:56 GMT 1
One that I have learnt relatively recently even at my oldish age, a really useful addition to the hi-viz hacking outfit is a first aid kit in a green marked bum bag with some bits for horsies and some for humans, a collapsible hoof pick, the all important mobile phone maybe even a piece of baler twine if you don't already have pockets stuffed with it. Anything that would be handy in an emergency, I feel quite naked without one now when riding out and it is light and doesn't get in the way.
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Post by DonnieDarco on Jan 11, 2008 13:54:14 GMT 1
Yes. wear Hi Viz EVERYTIME you ride out - whether on the roads or off road hacking. Heaven forbid anything should happen but its better to be seen and found and safe.
Fingerless gloves in winter are good - help keep hands warm without getting in the way, and great under another pair of gloves for when its freezing!!!
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Post by newimage on Jan 11, 2008 13:56:32 GMT 1
Appreciate simply being 'in touch' with horses, and thank them for letting us in to their world by being kind and understanding. The privilege is ours Talk (sing or whistle depending on how good you are ) to your horses to help them feel at ease and sense all is calm.
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Post by rj on Jan 11, 2008 14:13:51 GMT 1
Horse-owning is more than just riding. Take the time to get to know your horse well from the ground. Ensure you have rules in place on the ground. Do your pre-flight checks on the ground. Don't get on til it's safe. Don't burden your horse with your own negative emotions (s'pose that's a different way of saying 'smile...etc')
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Post by paganamber on Jan 16, 2008 1:42:00 GMT 1
Treat your first bale of hay as if it were your last. (no over feeding nor waste) If you wouldnt eat/drink out of it, don't expect your horse to At least wipe over your tack after use, checked tack saves lives. old engine oil in the feet will stop snowballing in winter a ball in the water trough will stop the trough freezing in winter. If someone hasn't got a smile, give them one of yours! carry baler twine at all times. Brill for emergency repairs. If something scares you, look the other way and sing, horse will ignore it (and prob wonder what the hell the noise is LOL) t'awd witch
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Post by merryberry on Jan 16, 2008 23:05:18 GMT 1
Sing when you are nervous, it helps you relax, breathe and take your mind off the fact you were worried in the first place!
I use a cup to measure out hard feed with a cup, so it goes further and the girls get the same amount each day.
Be organised, clean and tidy as you work and it will save you time in the long run and make a safe environment for you and your equine friend!
If in doubt, turn to the DG, there is ALWAYS someone that can help you and offer support.
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