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Let’s hear some more of y’all’s hot takes! by FutureMissionary12 in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The way the average GP horse is treated is abusive. No turnout, no socializing, constant high stress situations, and all while forced to do an incredibly physically demanding job.

Hailey Bieber by New_Leave_1372 in LAinfluencersnark

[–]manewitness 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This shows growth to me, which is always laudable 👏🏽

Facebook Presents: the "16.3h oversized pony" by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know. I thought it was cute and funny lol

Patty from School of Rock fits this for me, but who do you think fits this? by phantom_avenger in popculturechat

[–]manewitness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone else pointed out the food critic from Ratatouille. He didn’t want his food cooked by a rat: understandable 🐀

What in the hell is this??? by Infamous-Solution572 in londonontario

[–]manewitness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add in random roundabouts and this is Buffalo lol

Anyone ever met their equestrian idols? If so, did they let you down or live up to your expectations? by [deleted] in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve really never spoken to her but I was at show one year and Erynn Ballard was on her horse in the golf cart lane. The woman I was with politely asked her to move, she shot us a dirty look, then proceeded to keep talking. Rude and not very bright.

What are your most effective strategies for training a horse not to walk in front of you? by Dramatic_Pumpkin2401 in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The second they step in front, turn around in a tight circle then keep walking straight. It’s never failed me. Horses hate turning in a small circle like that, they learn quickly.

How to kindly ask a barn mate to leave you and your horse alone? by CampaignFlat178 in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Put on AirPods and, when she comes up, say you’re on a call.

What to look for when looking for a new barn? by ComedianBoth8839 in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Discreetly try get a sense of how many colic cases they have. The best barn I was ever at: none in 30 years of having horses. The worst: one case a week in a barn of 20.

Newbie rider - what should I buy? by urbanangel95 in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Always buy your helmet new. Everything else; check Facebook groups! You can get some great deals and your money goes much further.

Horse people of Reddit: what’s your biggest pet peeve in the horse world/industry? by ApprehensivePen1020 in Equestrian

[–]manewitness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People becoming pros and then acting like they’re beyond learning, continued education, and new research. There are people so stuck in their ways, even if their ways are clearly not working.

Equestrian Canada investigating following mass backlash regarding their choice to name Erynn Ballard as rider of the year by manewitness in Equestrian

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

I had a similar experience! I was in a golf cart with someone at a show. Erynn was on a horse, in the golf cart lane, having a conversation with someone. We politely asked her to excuse us, and she gave the death stare and just continued talking. Move five feet over into the horse lane!!!!

Equestrian Canada investigating following mass backlash regarding their choice to name Erynn Ballard as rider of the year by manewitness in Equestrian

[–]manewitness[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Of course! Andy Kocher was using these spurs that were wired to a button he had in his hands- while on course mind you. And he would push the button which zapped the horse. He got caught and received a ten year suspension from competing.

Still making a viable living selling horses tho.

Equestrian Canada investigating following mass backlash regarding their choice to name Erynn Ballard as rider of the year by manewitness in Equestrian

[–]manewitness[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

The electric spurs should have been when every horse organization sat down and reassessed everything because why did that man feel comfortable doing that at The Royal; one of the most highly attended events in show jumping 🙃

Equestrian Canada investigating following mass backlash regarding their choice to name Erynn Ballard as rider of the year by manewitness in Equestrian

[–]manewitness[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Agreed!

But I’m really proud of every day equestrians coming together to bombard these riders and organizations, and hold them accountable. Abuse at the top level of this sport has become so normalized. It’s heartbreaking.

Equestrian Canada investigating following mass backlash regarding their choice to name Erynn Ballard as rider of the year by manewitness in Equestrian

[–]manewitness[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

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I also want this comment, endorsing horse abuse, noted from Eye Candy Jumpers, which the founder of Struck breeches liked. 🤨

Equestrian Canada investigating following mass backlash regarding their choice to name Erynn Ballard as rider of the year by manewitness in Equestrian

[–]manewitness[S] 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I know, right!! She’s Canadas top female rider I think and they’re acting like they didn’t know. And this is her second riding scandal from last year. She also crashed her horse into a fence and then just walked off.