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Post by Lorraine L on Dec 19, 2012 20:21:22 GMT 1
I am on an I pad since I killed my computer so the effort to post will remain one or two lines ! ( note to self ...... Apparently a ' laptop ' is not meant to be placed on your lap ) ? When it starts to make your legs feel hot, this is the point where it's overheating and you are killing it ( oops )
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Post by kizi on Dec 19, 2012 21:03:59 GMT 1
Well I have my excuses.. Plus iPhone app wouldn't work for ages.. The last two months I haven't been talking much (or writing!) I have days when I need to and the DG is a good place for me to come because its the only thing that hasn't fallen apart in my world right now, it has been quiet here though but I put it down to it being winter and all us people are busy and such... There's less happening outside the DG so that must have a knock on effect.. I think that's all... I have been very glad to have ye the last few weeks and even if I was only lurking it was reassuring to read normal stuff that helps me forget my real life.. So thanks for being the DG that ye all make it even if everyones busy or feeling a but blue, and not like the many other forums I have given up on recently where the childish pettiness just peed me off!
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Post by lizpurlo on Dec 19, 2012 21:16:29 GMT 1
LOL Lorraine! I haven't been on here for a few days as I've been so darned busy making and dispatching Highland Pony models....... just three left to send out tomorrow then I can start thinking about Christmas! - and spending more time on the 'puter...... One thing which does stand out for me about this DG (and I'm sure it's the same on all forums) is that the threads relating to disasters and awful situations quickly notch up hundreds of hits and comments, and go on for several pages, whereas the 'happy' threads about gorgeous rides/ horsey breakthroughs/show success are lucky to get five or six comments. Which is a shame imho, and discouraging for the poster. Is it a question of it being easier to sympathise with one's friend that rejoice with her, or does a bit of jealousy come in to it? There are one or two lovely people on here who always leave a nice positive comment on happy threads, but the vast majority don't bother, and I do think that's a pity.
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Post by cookie on Dec 19, 2012 22:18:06 GMT 1
I am on an I pad since I killed my computer so the effort to post will remain one or two lines ! ( note to self ...... Apparently a ' laptop ' is not meant to be placed on your lap ) ? When it starts to make your legs feel hot, this is the point where it's overheating and you are killing it ( oops ) Lol Lorraine you need the Pro boards app then you'll be posting again Sent from my GT-I9100 using proboards
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Post by lisap on Dec 19, 2012 23:55:34 GMT 1
I think that Facebook has a lot to answer for re all discussion forums. I spend more time n Facebook than I do on any DF these days, and there are very specific groups that cater to particular interest, so in my case I'm a member of Lipizzaner UK and Lipizzaner, as well as Classical Horsemanship and training. The people who post there are more likely to share the same experiences as myself so naturally it's sort of become my 'go to place' to relax and 'chat'.
I think that this DG has suffered more recently from a lot of repetitive posts on subjects that have been done to death in the past, so we just stop participating as we would just be repeating ourselves as well. It might just be that discussion fora have started to have their day?
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Post by gemwithdiesel on Dec 20, 2012 14:15:28 GMT 1
its not like the old board its political correctness personified , we all used to have fun, people chirped up quite openly for good or bad, but we also had people claiming it to be cliquey because of it, , i remember mrs squishy and Eileen riding her ironing board, and gems tin "AT" we all used to hide in from time to time, so im inclined to agree with jenny, Its why i dont post much anymore to be honest.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 20, 2012 17:44:15 GMT 1
I love the DG but... I have to say, I'm sometimes taken aback when the natural horsemanship principles get so confining there's a guilt and reticence displayed to even riding perfectly fit horses at all. There's nothing wrong with not riding a horse you own... not saying that... however NH is not about hiding behind ground work IMO. Some of the opinions expressed on the DG I find baffling and grounded in amateur here-say, lack of competence to confidently ride and handle, trips around the internet collecting odd views, and neurosis, but I don't say so for all the reasons stated above. I think not giving opinions and advice unless directly asked for it, and even THEN, is a good rule to live by. Some people are looking for reasons to be offended (I was a right taffeta swisher ten years ago) and there's a lack of acceptance of traditional keeping, I certainly don't like here.
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Post by bertie666 on Dec 20, 2012 17:51:30 GMT 1
How do you mean tradiional keeping Kanga?
PRoboards app hasnt worked for me for months so im a lot quieter! Im also floating around with all the rain etc so bit busier.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 20, 2012 17:54:32 GMT 1
I mean... keeping in.... shoeing.... hunting.... eventing... selling on horses that are not fit for our purpose in less than 34 years.... competing.... carrying a whip... using a whip... using standard vet given meds..... regular dressage.... it does get heated sometimes. God, I'm being a troublemaker now! Lol. I have a foot in both camps as I've seen how NH can make people too inert and I have to say.... fanatic at times.
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Post by bertie666 on Dec 20, 2012 18:02:41 GMT 1
See Im not a fan of 2 of those things, the keeping in and shoeing, the rest each to his own.
I do tend to rebel against the traditional bit cos its like just because people have done that for years it must be right - when in fact more and more evidence is pointing to the contrary but some are so blinkered by 'how we've aways done things' they won't see it.
I know I have to write, rewrite and rewrite several times my responses sometimes on here, especially since I went on HHO as you tend to get people with their knickers in a knot quickly here!
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Post by specialized on Dec 20, 2012 18:25:07 GMT 1
I mean... keeping in.... shoeing.... hunting.... eventing... selling on horses that are not fit for our purpose in less than 34 years.... competing.... carrying a whip... using a whip... using standard vet given meds..... regular dressage.... it does get heated sometimes. God, I'm being a troublemaker now! Lol. I have a foot in both camps as I've seen how NH can make people too inert and I have to say.... fanatic at times. I agree with a lot of what you say and in my opinion the very best horse people are those that select (often without being aware) the bits of all the 'schools' that best suit their way of interacting with horses, but don't disregard a system just because they don't like a particular aspect. When any new fad is marketed as something fresh you can usually look at it and see aspects that you have used for years without having to pigeonhole them under a specific style or training method, if you live long enough with horses you will often find yourself doing these things without having to be trained by anyone else but your horse.
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Post by sarahbing on Dec 20, 2012 18:36:23 GMT 1
Kanga you have really made me laugh - great post and I love the 'taffeta swisher' phrase - will use that!!
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 20, 2012 18:39:38 GMT 1
AGAIN specialized has hit the nail on the head!. I still come here but it can be stifling and has been down right nasty in the past. One person attacked for starting a3.5 yr old and anopther congratulated for starting a 3 year old for example. Go figure.... FOr example I would no longer dare make opinions on aids or mcuh else riding wise it just isn't worth it.
I think it is a shame as in the past there has also been some fantstic in formation and advice. This should be an encouraging place for those just discovering a more humane way with horses and subjects will come around agsin and again but I dare say won't be answered so openly as they once were. as it has become more as Kanga has quoted about evangelists .
Oh well such is life I guess
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Post by wabuska on Dec 20, 2012 21:38:00 GMT 1
Bertie... I like the sense of rebellion you're pointing out.. and questioning... and I think that's our strength when it's put forward in a friendly sense of share rather than a hoof pick between the shoulder blades if you say... as you say Amanda... choose to lightly back a horse at 3. In the real world starting horses at 5 or 6 may put them at a real disadvantage when they are put out on a weak market. When it's your own home bred, never to be sold.. then we can indulge ourselves. I'm an amateur, hobby rider, and I find a lot of amateur, hobby riders talk like veteran specialists from the age of 16, NH, BHS or whatever. Sexy boots, a scowl, a few key words... and their bloody off giving out the 'wisdom.' Crikey.. compared to most tackroom b- tch fests, we're a shower of Ghandis aren't we? I'm lucky.. all my flesh and blood horsey friends are lovely, but we make mistakes ALL the time. Women in my experience can be so cowish to each other.... and love catastrophising.
Yes.. Specialised... pick n' mix suits me and I expect a lot of people.
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Post by rifruffian on Dec 20, 2012 22:44:36 GMT 1
I find this to be an interesting and amusing thread, mainly because it's gone way off topic.
I can't resist picking up on one of your points Kanga..........'I think not giving opinions and advice unless directly asked for it..........is a good rule to live by'
What ?
Ah, that must be your unsolicited opinion.......
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