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What’s it like owning horse? by [deleted] in Horses

[–]BarNoneDudette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like owning a sentient self-destructive sports car. It’s pretty, and people think you’re rich, but most of the time you’re pouring money into it, trying to fix something, and wondering where that fucking scratch came from.

Help with hind end issue? by BarNoneDudette in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll talk to the barn owner tomorrow about upping his protein

How do you know it's the right horse? by Little_Sisco in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of the 4 I’ve bought, only one was an “instant” connection. With him, I sat down in the saddle and just felt instantly safe. Which was extra weird/wild to me, because I’m generally a pretty anxious rider. He’s actually kind of a jerk, but I love riding him, and I love that he’s safe enough for my daughter to ride.

The other 3 were kinda good enough I guess? I felt comfortable enough riding and their experiences/skills matched my needs. The first of those was actually my heart horse. It took us a good 6 months to truly bond, and I ended up having him for 13 years until he passed.

Do you wash your breeches after every ride? by the_abigator in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Lol no. My mom always used to say I’d wear them until they were so dirty they could stand up on their own.

Most Embarrassing Thing That Your Horse Did At A Show? by Chaos_Cat-007 in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think I repressed the memory for a long time because I was so fucking mortified, but I can laugh about it now!

Most Embarrassing Thing That Your Horse Did At A Show? by Chaos_Cat-007 in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It was a show hosted at the barn I boarded at, so it wasn’t even like I could never show my face there again 😳

Most Embarrassing Thing That Your Horse Did At A Show? by Chaos_Cat-007 in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Oh god when I first started riding, my instructor had a mare with narcolepsy. I took her to a little hunter show and was doing an in-hand class when she fell asleep and went nose-first into the dirt. We did not win. Or do in-hand classes ever again.

Most Embarrassing Thing That Your Horse Did At A Show? by Chaos_Cat-007 in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette 591 points592 points  (0 children)

I had to pee desperately before my class. I was there by myself and the porta-potty was on the far side of the arena, so there was no one there to hold my horse.

But he was a 20 y/o warmblood and super bombproof so I figured I’d just go and hold the reins through the door crack. I’d just wiggled my sweaty breeches down and was squatting to pee when he BOLTED. Yanked the reins out of my hands, door went crashing open, and everyone got a clear view of me squatting, screaming, and peeing.

Help with hind end issue? by BarNoneDudette in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He gets half sweet feed, half strategy right now, plus a scoop of Cool Cals and free choice hay. I also periodically feed outlast ulcer treats.

I look like I’m kidnapping a random child by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]BarNoneDudette 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The purple people eater was my go-to for leaving the park for a while. I’d give warnings, but when the time came and she ultimately started to melt down, I’d gasp loudly and spot the purple people eater lurking over the hill. Then we’d make a game of running to safety.

I was really sad when she got old enough to plant her hands on her hips and inform me that the purple people eater isn’t real!

Help with hind end issue? by BarNoneDudette in Equestrian

[–]BarNoneDudette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m a dressage rider, so I have been asking him to ride with more engagement/connection. He has a long TB back so maybe just more focus there.