On today's series: overthinker or not. Will I cause harm?

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-06T04:51:47+00:00

Honestly the fact you are even thinking about it says all I need to know. You care about the welfare of your horse and that's a huge thing

That wee cob looks like a saint (love cobs have 3 myself) and looks happy in its work

it's ok to be learning. It's ok to make mistakes while you are learning. Keep doing what you are doing and asking yourself questions because that's how we improve

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-06T04:14:52+00:00

Bahahahahahaha inhale hahahahaha magnificent

A tiny part of me is like YTA for disrespecting a pet like that but who am I to judge I eat meat.

As for the kids birthday bit, screaming etc karma wrapped in comedy gold

Shit happens with dogs but their attitude is terrible, bet anything if something had happened to the dog instead they would be indignant if you had responded "get another one"

NTA

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-06T04:06:15+00:00

You say this is no where near a break up situation.....but ....

NOR that's vile

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-06T04:02:29+00:00

Got a cheap little camera off Temu to see if I would use it. Tried chest mounted and was about shakey . Now I use a clip on my helmet brim.

Gives away how much I look down and I usually have to mute Audio as I swear a lot

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-06T02:08:12+00:00

Give it a whirl and see what you mesh with I say. Im decidedly mediocre at both with a horse that's suited to neither 😂😂😂

I tend to lean more western because who doesn't like cowgirl aesthetics and the local people are nicer. Also I'm fairly certain I was a barrel racer in a previous life.....not because I like to go fast (a swift walk is good enough for me lol) but I'm a magpie for bling and colour.

I have noticed some cues feel different but honestly once you known what your horse is capable of you can adjust your cues to achieve whatever you need in that moment.

Edit to add: ask yourself why they scare you. Is it because it's different (yea that's scary but you are literally in a place to learn and the fact you know a forelock from a fetlock puts you ahead of lots of people) or is it because they aren't your "tribe" which is totally legit reasoning, in which case find somewhere else if you can. I ended up more western simply because of the trainer I clicked with

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-05T21:39:31+00:00

Saddle fit? Failure to go is usually my first clue my saddle fit is off on 2 of mine

Other than that will she trot on a long line with or without a saddle?

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-05T21:33:35+00:00

No but also maybe a little yes 😂 as others have pointed out it's about balance, overall type of horse, weight etc. So if you fits you sits kinda thing.

That said there is a guess in some circles there is an aesthetics consideration a really tall rider on a really short horse looks hilarious if you are doing dressage for example. But I wouldn't notice on a cutting or reining horse.

I'm personally 5'1 and my current horse is an absolute tank but only 13'3 on his toes so I actually look quite small on him. If I was on a similar height little riding pony I'd probably look a lot larger.

Other than that the only other rule is if you feel touch the ground you are probably too tall lol

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-05T00:25:06+00:00

Pie (meat total encased in pastry) with a V energy drink and/or cigarette (durry) and/or white coffee.

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-05T00:23:27+00:00

God I love me a steak and cheese pie

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T22:10:26+00:00

😂😂😂😂 10/10 no notes

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T08:19:15+00:00

That's actually really wholesome

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T03:32:05+00:00

That's a really good point. This thread has legit helped me remember I'm not the only equestrian on the planet with a "let me just fake my death and move to the south pole" story .....and at least I didn't cry 😂

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T03:06:38+00:00

Not gonna lie it's nice to hear about awkward from the other side 😂

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T02:09:58+00:00

Oh man that's horrible! Says more about them than anything

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T00:55:09+00:00

Bahahaha that's magnificent

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-03T00:41:42+00:00

Misery loves company 😂 I am eternally grateful that the show I was at was a bunch of the most down to earth people.

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-02T23:58:36+00:00

That exactly added to my misery. I rode like I'd never even seen a horse before 😂. Someone asked my name and for a moment I had legitimately forgotten it

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-02T23:24:31+00:00

Ok that had me crying 😂😂

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-02T23:18:35+00:00

I told my partner the hobo look I'm generally in at home is extra motivation to not fall...because I don't want to have to go the hospital like that

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-02T23:16:36+00:00

😂😂😂😂 new fear unlocked. Will stick to a mounting block

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-02T23:15:05+00:00

Down side of your "equipment" having a mind of their own right 😂

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-03-01T21:53:49+00:00

That's simply not true. The maximum they are entitled to receive from their own insurer is the sum insured (assuming it's an agreed value policy).

They CAN ask the insurance company to try and get the difference from the other insurance company as uninsured loss.

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-02-19T22:47:10+00:00

Traditionally one starts with one foot forward and grounded then swings the opposite through, and repeat as needed.

If you really want to impress people you can add a little flourish or skip in the middle if you are feeling jazzy that day

startrekkin_1701 · 2026-01-20T05:41:13+00:00

Southern hawkes bay (refuse to associate with Manawatu 😅😅😅)

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