My basic problem is this has happened at both rides I've
been on. Not the grabby thing, but the people shoving in to let their horses
drink. Doimas will back off and stop drinking. I thought we were supposed
to be polite?
I know, I know, I'm a Newbie, and probably shouldn't
be complaining about anything, but this is annoying and I don't think I'm the
only one out there who has had the experience.
Speak up girl!!! Newbie, oldie, or inbetweenie it don't matter.
When someone is coming up and you think this might happen say "Hey, can you guys
wait about 30 seconds here. My horse is new and will "not" drink if
another horse comes up close to him. I really appreciate it." "Or
can you guys stay over there please, my horse is real insecure and gets scared
of strange horses and won't drink." It might not always work, especially
if the drinking area is really crowded but you might be surprised how helpful
people can be. When you're riding an experienced horse you sometimes take
it for granted that your horse isn't bothered by distractions while
drinking. Of course some people are just inconsiderate and you can't
change them but you can always just yell at them. It won't change
their behavior but "you'll" feel better. I always try and ask before
my water hog barges in and I really try to keep him to himself because he is
somewhat aggressive, but a vocal reminder wouldn't bother me at all. I
feel lucky to be riding a good drinker now but that wasn?t always the
case. And if it's ever me pushing your horse away from the water please
just say "Yo Tracy, What is your problem!??! Back off before I smack
you!! I will understand.
