Why is it that some idiots think that if a horse is ill mannered and bolshy and you reprimand them physically your suddenly a really cruel person.I mean firstly what do you think they`d do in a herd to put a horse in it`s place? secondly,They are far to big too be throwing their weight round. And thirdly why are these idiots surprised when their horses end up injuring them with their bad manners and dominant behaviour. Im curious to see what other people think. P.s. when I say reprimand them physically I really don't mean beat them.
I totally agree with vixalina.The situation was,I was leading our rescue pony out of the feild so I had the lead rope in one hand and the gate open in the other.As I was doing this someone elses pony came at me double barelling and since I didnt have a hand free I struck out to his hind quarters with my foot to stop him getting any nearer to me.If I hadnt of done this the result would have been several broken ribs and im sorry but if its seen as cruelty.Id rather be cruel on that one occasion than end up in hospital or even life support. But unfortunately people like to stir up trouble. Ps. these people in particular had a bought a little mare,had a foal out of her and then sent her to slaughter. and nearly killed another mare through exhaustion by taking her on a 60 mile endurance ride after 2 weeks of work.AND THEY SAY IM THE CRUEL ONE!!!!!! HONEST OPINIONS PLEASE?
I totally agree with vixalina.The situation was,I was leading our rescue pony out of the feild so I had the lead rope in one hand and the gate open in the other.As I was doing this someone elses pony came at me double barelling and since I didnt have a hand free I struck out to his hind quarters with my foot to stop him getting any nearer to me.If I hadnt of done this the result would have been several broken ribs and im sorry but if its seen as cruelty.Id rather be cruel on that one occasion than end up in hospital or even life support. But unfortunately people like to stir up trouble. Ps. these people in particular had a bought a little mare,had a foal out of her and then sent her to slaughter. and nearly killed another mare through exhaustion by taking her on a 60 mile endurance ride after 2 weeks of work.AND THEY SAY IM THE CRUEL ONE!!!!!! HONEST OPINIONS PLEASE?