I went on a trail ride yesterday with a couple people at the place where i board and during the ride one of the horses would trip every once in a while and the lady riding him would wack him really hard with a riding crop. She did that about 10 time throughout the ride. I mean sheeesh! someone should stand behing her and wack her every time she trips. Its not the horses fault. Tripping happens. And also, when a horse trips a lot that should be a hint to the rider to look at their hooves or shoes because something may be wrong. Do you think it was okay for her to wack the horse or do you agree with me?
2007-12-24 06:33:58 · 18 answers · asked by The Razzler 3 in Pets ➔ Horses
Matt - i would have said something but this lady is a lot older than me. I'm only 14 and she's in her 40's or 50's. First of all she would think i dont know anything because im just a kid, and she has been known to be rude an disrespectful to other boarders.
2007-12-24 06:41:33 · update #1
Depends, some horses don't watch where they are going and need a wake up call. I don't usually whack them, but a good thump to the side usually does it.
I have seen horses trip due to gawking and not watching.
However I have seen horses trip due to medical issues and needing a vet visit. If shes having to whack the horse that much, I really think it needs to see a vet.
2007-12-24 06:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mulereiner 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Don't be too hard on the lady. We have a mare that will go to sleep on the trail. She'll be traveling along quite well but be sound asleep. Then if a rock is sticking up she will trip over it. She also spooked (actually bolted) when a big white dog came up about 50 to 60 yards away. The dog was just walking, but the horse was asleep and suddenly woke up and saw the dog. It had been in plain site for some time but being asleep she didn't notice. Anyway after that we began to make sure she stayed awake. We would kick her up at the FIRST sign of falling asleep. That probably would be better for the lady to do, but if she does not have good sense then the crop is better. At least with the crop she will not clamp down while the horse jumps and cause it to take off at a dead run. That is a common mistake for people who are not used to spurs.
2007-12-24 06:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff Sadler 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That poor horse!!!!!!!!!!!! As a responsible rider she should have stopped and looked at the horses hooves. I wish I could have wacked her too evertime that she wacked that poor horse.
Does she own this horse? If not, report her to the people who own the horse and see if the horse gets the treatment should have.
If the riding stable where you went owns the horse and you suspect abuse ( the horse is not getting the proper care of it's hooves) then report it to the local ASPCA or the livestock board or something - even the police can direct you where you need to go to get the horse help.
You are not wrong to feel this way.
2007-12-24 06:44:27 · answer #3 · answered by Su-Nami 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He sounds like a pretty big loser to me. There is a point where a man should grow a pair and start being responsible for himself. Save money, cut down on drinking and stop smoking. Honestly, if he hasn't matured by now, do you really think things are going to change any time soon? You're going to be the one paying all the bills, while he is out partying and blowing money. But hey, if that's what you want, go right ahead.
2016-05-26 03:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Princess Chanelle, a bit extreme but not abuse. Maybe a squeeze, a click or a small tap on the shoulder to get his attention would be reasonable but this is a bit much. Show jumpers whip their horses to be attentive or to speed up, that doesn't mean they are mistreated. (I say that to those who think this is totally cruel)
I would just tell the lady to maybe check out her horse after to see if he is lame or tell her to squeeze or click her tounge when the horse trips, instead of hitting him. Or tell your trainer how you feel and have him/her talk to the lady.
2007-12-24 09:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by kaylie.☮ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's cruel and should be reported to animal welfare. Constant tripping, as you mentioned, could be a sign of a hoof or shoe issue, or pain in the leg or something more serious.
That woman has no business around horses.
2007-12-24 06:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your trainer or owner of barn. Report her. And when shes riding have a video camera and just record the barn and secretly record her if she whips him. That is so mean. Report her. Confront her even though the age diff. Tell her that it isnt the horses fauldt.
2007-12-24 09:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by Secrets 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could see if the horse wasn't listening to her and not moving or something, but smacking the horse for tripping is very wrong in my opinion.
2007-12-24 08:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by cindy lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. Apparently that horse was not misbehaving and did not deserve to be whacked the way he was. Some times they do misbehave, especially horses that belong to a riding stable. But then, they get it from everyone who ride them. I guess I'd probably misbehave too.
2007-12-24 06:41:44 · answer #9 · answered by MamaSmurf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a point of it to say to her let's look at your Horse's hooves or shoes now or when we get back to the stable, because there may be some explanation for his/her slipping." Speak up.
I glad you vented.
2007-12-24 06:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋