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Post by Abbey on Jan 4, 2012 15:47:38 GMT
Don't know if this is in the right area.
Has this happened to anybody else? Or can you tell me what to do.
I show my pony locally and at the end of last season there was a new girl and horse in my class. So on the go round all way going well, my pony was going well but new girl looked like she didn't have much control....... So judge asked us to walk and I think this girl realised she would not stop so she circled back away from the judge and charged into the back of me to get her pony to stop!!! Needless to say this spooked my pony who bucked!
But he was that wound up he fluffed his show, we got 4th and she got 2nd!!!!
Thing is I haven't shown since then as it was the last one and now mum keeps going on about the next season but I don't want to go in the class if she is there,
What do I do?
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Post by crackerjack on Jan 4, 2012 15:52:02 GMT
Thats really sad, you must go back into the ring , forget about this other silly person, and should she be there stay away from her .Remember its a partnership between you and your horse don't let her ruin it
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Post by 09rebel99 on Jan 4, 2012 16:11:28 GMT
I use to be a bit naughty and if anyone like that was in my class or unfortunately there use to be people who didn't have a clue and would walk, trot or canter right up my horses bum I use to say be care full as my horse might kick, they didn't half move! Bit of a white lie as he wouldn't have kicked but it saves their feelings and any fallings out and normally keeps them at a bit more of a distance.
Don't let it put you off though, and if you don't feel safe while she is in the ring you stop and ask the judge if you can either stay in the middle or be excused and explain your reasons why. If it happens again I would also report to the show secretary as if it is that bad it is in everyone elses health and safety interests :-)
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Post by Abbey on Jan 4, 2012 16:19:43 GMT
Thanks, I've always been abit of a nervous rider having been sold a few inappropriate ponies in the past, and it's taken a good few years to get the bond right between myself and my pony darcy. While I haven't had any problems riding him I'm beginning to feel nervous about showing again  |
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Post by sarahp on Jan 4, 2012 16:41:56 GMT
I've said that one too 09rebel99 but in hand with youngsters, after I had one young exhibitor continually lead his pony right up behind my at the time yearling and freak her out. At the time I was polite thinking he may not have known better but it later transpired he definitely did, he must have been trying to wind her up on purpose. Youngsters might well kick anyway if spooked like that.
Abbey, good advice above, do give it another go. Singing (under your breath!) will relax you, just keep an eye on the other ponies and make sure you stay in a space and away from any that look too hairy for your liking. Ride a circle if anything gets too close and come back into the outside track where there is a gap. I always taught my ponies to leg yield easily in either direction at will, that can come in useful to get out of the way too.
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Post by fanfarefan on Jan 4, 2012 18:01:58 GMT
how unfortunate for you , and unerving , and i expect that the girl who ran into you is feeling rather nervous about going in the ring again too , try not too worry , you may not even see the combination again , but as above dont be afraid to turn a circle and put yourself where you feel comfortable ,and if you do come across her again ride positively and look as though you are enjoying it , good luck
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Post by precious123 on Jan 7, 2012 22:18:21 GMT
sadly things like this happen.
dont let it put you off,why? because there is a number of problems that this other person could have had.
She could have been nervess, her pony/horse could have been etc.
I ride with pros at HOYS level and i promise you something always will happen with horses and people.
i would agree with the above comments, saying your horse kicks.
i tell that white lie also, i just think its much safer for you and your horse.
hope you go back into the ring and enjoy
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Post by sectiondcrazy on Jan 7, 2012 22:45:43 GMT
I have also been known to use the 'dont come too close I dont know what he'll do and I wouldnt want him to kick you' when showing both of my section Ds in the in hand and ridden. Take a deep breath before you go in and try to enjoy it. If this other girl is there then try not to let it bother you (I know thats very easy for me to say sat here at my computer). Like the other posters have said. dont be afraid to turn a circle and use your space in the ring. Good Luck  xx |
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