TSR Horse Owners&#x27; Society Thread!!

I have got 2 arabian horses in Holland :biggrin:

I miss them a lot. So if everyone needs someone to take care
of their horses in the weekend; please let me know!

Reply 43

muchoonellykins

I don't have my own horse but I ride 3 ponies for someone and currently jumping BSJA with two of them, and the third is about to be registered :smile:

Reply 44

Katie1993

Hi everyone :smile:

was wondering if any one you know any good websites that show bridle paths? I need to find some new hacking routes ! thanks x

Reply 45

Original post by Katie1993

Hi everyone :smile:

was wondering if any one you know any good websites that show bridle paths? I need to find some new hacking routes ! thanks x

I had a quick google, and this was all I found:
http://www.ride-uk.org.uk/extent/uk.htm

I don't know if that's any help, what area of the UK do you live in? :smile:

Reply 46

I think that the idea behind Parelli; natural horsemanship, is actually fantastic! Why not work with your horse if this is possible and have an awesome understanding relationship though i do understand this is possible with all horses. I think that natural horsemanship is a brilliant way to get to know your horse but unfortunately the Parelli couple themselves have gone against it and have been using techniques that are just plain out of order eg. Catwalk http://www.horseforum.com/natural-horsemanship/pat-parelli-abuses-horse-catwalk-festival-59676/ I can see both sides of the argument as to why some may see it as wrong and others right; but I think we all need to scrap the Parellis and think of Natural Horsemanship! But all horses are different so whatever works for you :smile:

Sorry about the ramble
anyway these are my three horses :smile:

The first one is my arabX 4 year old mare called Selvaggia (its Italian and means wild- no i didnt name her :P )
The coloured is my warmblood two (nerarly 3) year old called Ptolemys Puzzle
and the chestnut is my little morgan yearling called Tuscan Bunny Girl :smile:

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 47

Original post by Tally DeBenedictis

I think that the idea behind Parelli; natural horsemanship, is actually fantastic! Why not work with your horse if this is possible and have an awesome understanding relationship though i do understand this is possible with all horses. I think that natural horsemanship is a brilliant way to get to know your horse but unfortunately the Parelli couple themselves have gone against it and have been using techniques that are just plain out of order eg. Catwalk http://www.horseforum.com/natural-horsemanship/pat-parelli-abuses-horse-catwalk-festival-59676/ I can see both sides of the argument as to why some may see it as wrong and others right; but I think we all need to scrap the Parellis and think of Natural Horsemanship! But all horses are different so whatever works for you :smile:

I think you're totally right there, I'm totally for natural horsemanship - I'm actually about to start a degree in it this September, but I think the Parelli's have ruined the whole concept of it.
However, I do still believe in discipline - mare's discipline their foals, and I think it's silly to believe that it has NO place in animal behaviour. I think it is still natural to have discipline in a partnership - just as a horse will discipline me by dumping me if I jab him in the mouth or whatever.

Reply 48

Original post by Indiesaurusrex

I think you're totally right there, I'm totally for natural horsemanship - I'm actually about to start a degree in it this September, but I think the Parelli's have ruined the whole concept of it.
However, I do still believe in discipline - mare's discipline their foals, and I think it's silly to believe that it has NO place in animal behaviour. I think it is still natural to have discipline in a partnership - just as a horse will discipline me by dumping me if I jab him in the mouth or whatever.

ooo what degree are you doing? where?

I'm the same. Discipline is important but to what extent it's used and for what is a completely different story for some! I hate it when you see or hear about people that have hit their horses and what not, because they feel that they're being naughty instead of standing back, evaluating the situation and coming to grips with the root of the problem which often enough, comes out as being that the horse has a fear or doesnt feel comfortable etc etc. But yes, of course discipline is natural that's why i never tell my mare off for chasing my yearling off sometimes etc just because it's the way they do things in order to keep the 'herd' in order..(btw my mare doesnt bully my yearling if that's how it sounds just 'keeps her in place') I'm also a strong believer that horses do things for a reaction (whether it be negative or positive). :smile:

xx

Reply 49

Original post by Tally DeBenedictis

ooo what degree are you doing? where?

I'm the same. Discipline is important but to what extent it's used and for what is a completely different story for some! I hate it when you see or hear about people that have hit their horses and what not, because they feel that they're being naughty instead of standing back, evaluating the situation and coming to grips with the root of the problem which often enough, comes out as being that the horse has a fear or doesnt feel comfortable etc etc. But yes, of course discipline is natural that's why i never tell my mare off for chasing my yearling off sometimes etc just because it's the way they do things in order to keep the 'herd' in order..(btw my mare doesnt bully my yearling if that's how it sounds just 'keeps her in place') I'm also a strong believer that horses do things for a reaction (whether it be negative or positive). :smile:

xx

I'm doing a foundation degree in Equine Science, Complementary Therapy and Natural Horsemanship, which I'll top up with a BSc in Equine Science, then a Masters :smile:

I'm doing it at Reaseheath College, but it's part of Harper Adams Uni :smile:

I can't wait until September, so excited!!

Reply 50

Original post by Indiesaurusrex

I'm doing a foundation degree in Equine Science, Complementary Therapy and Natural Horsemanship, which I'll top up with a BSc in Equine Science, then a Masters :smile:

I'm doing it at Reaseheath College, but it's part of Harper Adams Uni :smile:

I can't wait until September, so excited!!

Ahhh that's sooo awesome :biggrin:

I've got unconditionals from Writtle to do a Bsc in equine studies specialising in sports horse performance and an unconditional from warwickshire to do equine studies but i realllly want to go to Nott.Trent to get a BSc in Equine Sports Science specialising in Equestrian Psychology :smile:

I'm really looking forward to going :smile:

But not wanting to leave my horses here :frown:

Luckily next year I'll be able to take my coloured with me :smile:

WHOOP!

xx

Reply 51

Original post by Tally DeBenedictis

Ahhh that's sooo awesome :biggrin:

I've got unconditionals from Writtle to do a Bsc in equine studies specialising in sports horse performance and an unconditional from warwickshire to do equine studies but i realllly want to go to Nott.Trent to get a BSc in Equine Sports Science specialising in Equestrian Psychology :smile:

I'm really looking forward to going :smile:

But not wanting to leave my horses here :frown:

Luckily next year I'll be able to take my coloured with me :smile:

WHOOP!

xx

Yeah, I got an offer from Nottingham T but I rejected it for a firm at Reaseheath and my insurance for Myerscough BSc in Equine Science :smile:

I'm not looking forward to leaving my work behind, cos I don't have my own horses, but I adore all of the guys there!!! At least I'll be able to go back in the holidays though :smile:

It'll be odd though, I've been working there at least once a week for the last five years!!! xx

Reply 52

sarah :)

This is my little pony, she's a 14.1hh grey connemara mare, called chelsea :smile:

believe it or not she's 15, she acts more like a 3 year old thoughhhh :')

Reply 53

Original post by sarah :)

This is my little pony, she's a 14.1hh grey connemara mare, called chelsea :smile:

believe it or not she's 15, she acts more like a 3 year old thoughhhh :')

What a cutie!!! :biggrin:

xx

Reply 54

Pheebs1201

Hi everyone- Im new to this thread :biggrin:

Currently have a 10 year old Arab mare and 12 year old Irish Gypsy Cob :tongue:

Love em to bits! <3

Reply 55

~*Horse_Mad*~

OP

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Original post by Pheebs1201

Hi everyone- Im new to this thread :biggrin:

Currently have a 10 year old Arab mare and 12 year old Irish Gypsy Cob :tongue:

Love em to bits! <3

Hiya, again!! :tongue:

hehehe.
Your Horsies sound loverly!! :biggrin:

My Horsies are my Life, so I can definately relate - as I think most ppl on this thread can :tongue:

Reply 56

Magic_

Hi guys

I'm also new to this thread.

I have two youngsters and am looking into getting a third (older) horse.

My first youngster is rising two. He's a fully registered with the Dartmoor pony society and he's a little sweetheart! :biggrin:

He can be very naughty (he got into the chicken coop the other day, how no-one knows!) but generally he has a heart of gold. He's bay with a white diamond on his nose and a white sock. Unfortunatly the white is classed as excessive (or so I've been told) so showing is out! He is going to be a ride and drive pony when he is old enough!

My second youngster is rising one. He is a registered Welsh D colt. He is bay with a white blaze and has paces to die for! He has nice high stepping action and holds his head up well. He is most definitely going to go into the show ring and hopefully will do well.

I've personally been riding for about eight years but I stopped for a while as I had an accident on a riding school horse (needless to say I've only been back at a riding school once since the accident and that was like four-five years after the accident). The horse was a grey TB (I haven't ridden a grey TB since either). Basically what happened was the instructor was getting everyone to canter up the straight and rejoin the back of the group. The horse I was riding was being a little s**t and wouldn't go into canter so said instructor decided the best thing to do was crack the whip behind her back legs. Horse went into a mad panic and bolted towards the back of the school (the school was post and rail fenced but dropped down into quite a large dip). She was going to jump but luckily at the last minute she decided not to. Horse stopped dead, I went out the side door and narrowly avoided smacking my head on the fence. Anyway I got up and was made to get back on said horse (yeah I know you're supposed to). I got back on and finished the lesson. After that lesson, I didn't ride for ages. I got my own pony (a Welsh A) and then took on a Welsh B. I rode a TB for a bit but didn't do anything above walk and trot. Welsh A was sold when I got too big for him and the B was returned to his owner.

I cantered for the first time last summer (rode other ponies in between but never cantered on them) since I had my accident on a 14hh ex polo pony. Now, I've got the bug back which is why I'm looking for something to ride alongside my youngsters :biggrin:

I also am into Natural Horsemanship. I am interested in Monty Roberts' work and have even had an RA out to one of my previous horses (Recommended Associate).

I will post pictures when I can download them!

(edited 13 years ago)

Reply 57

Pheebs1201

Original post by Magic_

I will post pictures when I can download them!

Hi

Sorry to hear about your accident. ive had a few bad experiences and I currently have an arab mare who is completely restoring my confidence so I suggest Arabs as they are so intelligence you can really bond with them :biggrin:

Before that I also rode my boyfriends Irish Gypsy Cob who is such a babe, but cobs usually are :biggrin:

Would love to see some pics of your youngsters soon :smile:

Reply 58

Magic_

I do like Arabs but I don't think they're big enough for me (I'm 5'9 and tend to feel comfortable on 16hh + obviously excluding the time I looked like an idiot when I rode a 14hh! :lol:

) I normally see them advertised at about 14.2hh, 15hh if you're lucky. How tall is your girl?

I tend to fall off a lot! :lol:

I think I'm used to it now. :biggrin:

Reply 59

Pheebs1201