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Rainbow
10:12:00 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
People are weird in general lol
Tobiano Lady
10:09:57 Tobi 👻
People are weird for being weird about divorced parents.
Rainbow
10:06:45 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh wow, yeah, you were an infant! Whatever your parents did has nothing to do with you at that point. I don't know why someone would judge a kid for having divorced parents. That's just wild.
Lunar Wilds
10:06:38 Lux - AAs
Bird
He didn’t realize, he backtracked some once he was told but he also had a habit of mansplaining that made it very funny to be a part of haha
Hummingbird Meadows
10:05:25 Bird
@Lux, sounds like he needed to vent. That or didn't realize everyone at the table had divorced parents. XD
Lunar Wilds
10:05:10 Lux - AAs
Bird
I’m sorry they were so close minded about it
Lunar Wilds
10:04:35 Lux - AAs
Bird
I once went on a double date where the other’s guy talked about how traumatic their parents amicable divorce was and how we didn’t know how divorce could be damaging for kids (they were 17 when it happened). While divorce can be traumatic and damaging, he was talking to a table full of people with divorced parents
Hummingbird Meadows
10:03:44 Bird
@Rainy, I have been looked down on it for my whole life even though I wasn't even 1 when it happened. It sucks.
Rainbow
10:03:06 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
That's a shame. It's not like you had any control over that!
Rainbow
10:02:28 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Tobi
Yeah, it can be annoying for sure. I think everyone does it to a degree, though.

Hummingbird Meadows
09:58:10 Bird
This was a different guy too, not the tree guy.
Hummingbird Meadows
09:57:54 Bird
On a different date the guy wanted to know about what it's like being a kid to divorced parents. He was extremely turned off by the fact my parents were divorced. =/
Hummingbird Meadows
09:56:31 Bird
I think it was the fact that he talked about his special interest and himself for the whole hour and a half that bothered me.
Snitches' Stitches
09:55:45 Snitch
Trees in general. He always had to stop whatever we were doing and identify them
Afterglow Radio
09:55:14 Tobi | SA
Yeah the special interest talk isn't bad. Just can be for the wrong person lol

The talking about yourself the whole time tho?? That's crazy. I always worry that I talk too much about myself just in one simple conversation lol
Hummingbird Meadows
09:54:12 Bird
@Snitch, was he fascinated with tree rings too?
Rainbow
09:54:07 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Then again, I'm very likely to talk people's ears off about my special interests, so yannow. No one's perfect lol.
Snitches' Stitches
09:53:51 Snitch
Bird
You literally just described my ex lmao
MakeEm Fancy
09:49:46 Ally 💜
XD
Rainbow
09:49:14 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh lord. That's how to impress a lady (I'm assuming), wow her with tree facts and make sure to emphasize how great you are (sarcasm)

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Rainbow
10:12:00 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
People are weird in general lol
Tobiano Lady
10:09:57 Tobi 👻
People are weird for being weird about divorced parents.
Rainbow
10:06:45 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh wow, yeah, you were an infant! Whatever your parents did has nothing to do with you at that point. I don't know why someone would judge a kid for having divorced parents. That's just wild.
Lunar Wilds
10:06:38 Lux - AAs
Bird
He didn’t realize, he backtracked some once he was told but he also had a habit of mansplaining that made it very funny to be a part of haha
Hummingbird Meadows
10:05:25 Bird
@Lux, sounds like he needed to vent. That or didn't realize everyone at the table had divorced parents. XD
Lunar Wilds
10:05:10 Lux - AAs
Bird
I’m sorry they were so close minded about it
Lunar Wilds
10:04:35 Lux - AAs
Bird
I once went on a double date where the other’s guy talked about how traumatic their parents amicable divorce was and how we didn’t know how divorce could be damaging for kids (they were 17 when it happened). While divorce can be traumatic and damaging, he was talking to a table full of people with divorced parents
Hummingbird Meadows
10:03:44 Bird
@Rainy, I have been looked down on it for my whole life even though I wasn't even 1 when it happened. It sucks.
Rainbow
10:03:06 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
That's a shame. It's not like you had any control over that!
Rainbow
10:02:28 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Tobi
Yeah, it can be annoying for sure. I think everyone does it to a degree, though.

Hummingbird Meadows
09:58:10 Bird
This was a different guy too, not the tree guy.
Hummingbird Meadows
09:57:54 Bird
On a different date the guy wanted to know about what it's like being a kid to divorced parents. He was extremely turned off by the fact my parents were divorced. =/
Hummingbird Meadows
09:56:31 Bird
I think it was the fact that he talked about his special interest and himself for the whole hour and a half that bothered me.
Snitches' Stitches
09:55:45 Snitch
Trees in general. He always had to stop whatever we were doing and identify them
Afterglow Radio
09:55:14 Tobi | SA
Yeah the special interest talk isn't bad. Just can be for the wrong person lol

The talking about yourself the whole time tho?? That's crazy. I always worry that I talk too much about myself just in one simple conversation lol
Hummingbird Meadows
09:54:12 Bird
@Snitch, was he fascinated with tree rings too?
Rainbow
09:54:07 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Then again, I'm very likely to talk people's ears off about my special interests, so yannow. No one's perfect lol.
Snitches' Stitches
09:53:51 Snitch
Bird
You literally just described my ex lmao
MakeEm Fancy
09:49:46 Ally 💜
XD
Rainbow
09:49:14 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh lord. That's how to impress a lady (I'm assuming), wow her with tree facts and make sure to emphasize how great you are (sarcasm)

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Horse Problem - Advice? June 26, 2018 05:05 PM


Idle Lane Farms
 
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So the horse I'm currently riding has a problem where he follows around every horse in the arena, then pins his ears and tries to kick at them if they get too close. He brings it upon himself by following them but then lashes out... He's always twisting and pulling in the direction of other horses, making him hard to keep in line or ride in general. Any tips on how to fix this issue?
Horse Problem - Advice? June 26, 2018 08:03 PM

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I'm not in any way a horse trainer nor do I frequently work with horses with bad vices such as this.

But I suggest you take him in the arena with other horses, hop on him, and just make him stand quietly. Let the other horses pass right by him. If he tries to go forward or lash out at one, reprimand him by adding pressure to his mouth and back him up. Add a voice command every time you do so when he acts up. That way, he connects the voice command to the unwanted pressure on his mouth. Gradually you'll stick that into his mind and only have to use the voice command for him to connect it to the bad feeling and he will expect that feeling to come and will stop.
Just some things I've picked up on from my trainer who is an instructor as well as trainer. She breaks and trains a lot of the hunter horses at my barn.
Horse Problem - Advice? June 26, 2018 08:11 PM


Idle Lane Farms
 
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Thanks Brey! <3
Horse Problem - Advice? June 27, 2018 11:32 AM


Abstract Dunes
 
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Why are you allowing him to follow the other horses? During group lessons, I never get close enough to another horse/rider - I either pass them wide on the inside (and say 'passing left' or 'passing right') and keep my distance. As a rider, it is your responsibility to keep control of and guide him. It sounds like you may not have established that boundary yet so he tries to get away with what he can.
Horse Problem - Advice? June 27, 2018 11:38 AM


Idle Lane Farms
 
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It's not that I try to let him follow other horses, he's a large horse and was taught that when he was younger, so that's just his mindset. Being so big, he's harder to control. Even my instructor has issues with him. We're trying to break him of the habit, and I'm simply asking for tips on how to effectively do that. Our arena is fairly small which gives him the advantage of being in closer contact with the other horses.
Horse Problem - Advice? June 27, 2018 12:47 PM


Coldwater Meadows

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I personally wouldn't get on him if he doesn't respect you enough to listen while you're up there. If he's trying to kick, you don't want anyone or yourself getting caught in the middle of a brawl.

I would suggest working on ground manners first. Demand his attention and allow him to focus on you, not horses. When he understands his position, then introduce a horse or two. Make him focus on you, on the ground, and not anyone else.

If he gets it, then hop on and repeat. Get your commands & cues straight while there's no other horses to focus on. Then introduce 1 or two and work with him until can behave.

Don't go too fast cause he'll forget all about you.
Horse Problem - Advice? June 27, 2018 12:48 PM


Idle Lane Farms
 
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Alright, thanks Coldwater ^^
Horse Problem - Advice? June 27, 2018 02:39 PM


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This can turn very dangerous very quickly. If even your instructor has trouble with him you shouldn't be put in a position where you have to try and control him. Ride him by himself or find a trainer that can fix the issue.

With a horse like that we always did a drill where, keeping AT LEAST one horse length apart, we would ride in a line and have the first horse trot off away from the other horses until it was at the back of the line, then the next horse would do it and so on. We would make sure the problem horse had lots of horses coming towards him and then leaving as well, until he could be ridden abreast but at a safe distance. You must have the ability to control him during this exercise though and if are not able to do not, I repeat, do not, put yourself in a position that could lead to him striking out at another horse.

Edited at June 27, 2018 02:40 PM by Libertas Ridge
Horse Problem - Advice? June 28, 2018 01:52 AM

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I agree with many things others have said here.

In 4-H we have rules for horses like this, for example, we MUST keep at least one horse length between us. Another is if the horse is at risk of kicking other horses, a red ribbon must be tied in their tail, that way everyone knew to keep extra distance.

Another thing would be to just ride by yourself in the arena.

If that is not possible, then you need to go back to the basics.

The very first thing I was taught as a 2 year old, was to be the boss. You need to be the boss, you are responsible for your horse, and you are responsible if your horse hurts someone else/their horse.

Instead of riding, take sometime to do ground work, teach him those manners that he should have had from a foal. For example, pretend you are getting ready for a halter show, you want your horse to be the best there, therefore, he needs to behave his best. Whats worse than having a pigheaded horse in a halter class that can't stand still? He will end up hurting someone! (I have had this happen to me, granted it could have been way worse!) Have someone help you while you do this, they can pretend to be the judge, and give pointers.

Feel free to pm me with questions ;)

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