7 misconceptions non-horsey folks typically make about equestrians

There are a bunch of frequent misconceptions that standard folks can have in regards to the horsey.

What number of of those seven have you ever heard earlier than?

1. That we’re wealthy

Most likely essentially the most famed stereotype is that every one horse homeowners have deep pockets. That is fairly often not the case and plenty of riders satisfaction themselves on grafting onerous behind the scenes to fund their life-style. Whereas the non-horsey would possibly selected to spend their disposable revenue on nights out, holidays or on buying journeys, riders pump the vast majority of their earnings into haylage, bedding and vets payments (sure, we all know we’re loopy, however we’re not all spoilt).

2. That we now have no time for anything

One other assumption is that we spend all our time on the yard with our horses as firm, which isn’t essentially true. Horse homeowners are the last word jugglers, typically spinning a number of plates directly with a purpose to get all the things executed. Generally we simply want there was greater than 24 hours in a day…

3. That we odor of haylage and horse poo (all the time)

Granted, there are occasions once we do exactly must succumb to the odour of horse, maybe after an extended day within the saddle or when partaking in a very ‘smelly job’. However whereas our homes could be messy, we prefer to run a decent ship on the stables, protecting all the things clear and so as. So that you’re unlikley to odor us earlier than you see us, opposite to widespread opinion.

4. That we simply sit there

Most likely the one which grinds our gears essentially the most is the “however you simply sit there” saying, which matches hand in hand with the remark that horse driving “isn’t an actual sport”. Now we have no phrases however counsel providing a free journey in your horse to anybody who makes these claims. They’ll be backtracking very quickly…

5. That we bounce actually large fences

On the opposite finish of the dimensions are those that suppose that as a result of we personal a horse means we’re in line for the following Olympics. Whereas many people do benefit from the thrill of competing, many have a horse for pleasure or some won’t even journey in any respect.

6. That each one horses are the identical

Completely not true, however making an attempt to elucidate the array of various breeds, varieties and sections inside some breeds of horses and ponies fully boggles the thoughts of some, so typically it’s finest simply to smile and nod.

7. That each one we care about is our horse

We are able to probably give them this one, as a result of from the quantity of pictures we submit on social media it could be simple to imagine that our horse is our solely function in life. Nevertheless, we’re keen on different issues, we simply don’t shout about them as a lot.

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Born and raised within the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the exhibiting scene. She has certified and competed ponies on the Royal Worldwide, Horse of the 12 months Present and Olympia and has first-hand data of the present points within the exhibiting world in addition to the horses, ponies and riders who compete within the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 since when she has cemented its place because the main equestrian publication for each exhibiting studies and present exhibiting information within the UK.