Game: Would you rather?

[JumpTheMoon01]

To play this game, all you do is say would you rather and put two choices. I would put my question, the next person would answer it and then you would put a question and another person would answer it and so on and so forth. If you want to get off of horsey questions you can if you want. I don't know if we can do that since we are on a horse message board hehe. But just wing it!!

Would you rather..
Fall off of your horse face down in a pile of poop or fall off onto an electric fence??

[JumpTheMoon01]

To play this game, all you do is say would you rather and put two choices. I would put my question, the next person would answer it and then you would put a question and another person would answer it and so on and so forth. If you want to get off of horsey questions you can if you want. I don't know if we can do that since we are on a horse message board hehe. But just wing it!!

Would you rather..
Fall off of your horse face down in a pile of poop or fall off onto an electric fence??

[Beethoven]

I would have to say neither, but would truefully rather fall into a elecrtic fence. It doesn't hurt that bad and I would rather not be covered in poop.

Here is my question:
Would you rather have any horse you want or the horse you have now?


My answer...my horse of course! Although he is far from perfect and can be frustrating at times I could never imagine not riding him or owning him! I swear we were made of eachother!

~Jenna & Beethoven~
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[dressager]

My horse! Would you rather talk in front of 1000 people, or be bucked off in front of 1000 people?

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[Pirateer]

Bucked Off! And Violently!

Would you rather NEVER show again, or have to show in a show bow?

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[SCEqQueen]

:GASP: Show bow! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif I guess if it decided the rest of my show life for me then I would have to do it.

Would you rather muck 1000 stalls or bathe 1000 horses.
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[baileygreyhorse]

Mucking is quicker!
Would you rather own and have to clean *very nice* leather tack or only have synthetic everything (yes, that includes your boots!).

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[Kels]

Leather tack! I love the smell, and everything about leather!

Would you rather ride in the rodeo or never ride again?

[Finicky Filly]

I would ride in the rodeo. How bad can it be after breaking welsh ponies?

ok...would you rather marry a professional rider or someone who knew absolutely nothing about horses?

"If you don't ride the way that you believe you should, you end up by believing that you should ride the way you do."

[DancingPretense]

Marry a professional rider, no need to explain myself this way!

Would you rather ride naked or all in hot pink?

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[HFbellefille]

Ride all in hot pink, including boots for me and polos for the horse http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Would you rather have a horse two hands shorter than your ideal horse or two hands taller?

[Rocky]

I would rather have a horse 2 hands shorter.

It would then be a pony and probably worth more money. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif



Would you rather lease a great show horse or own a mediocre one?

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[S4zeus]

I would rather own a mediocre one. There is more love I think in owning your own horse.


Would you rather catch ride every horse you got your hands on or excel on the horse you trained yourself?

Common sense is the least common thing in the world.


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[equestrielle]

Starting again, as S4Zeaus posted at the same time as me.

I would rather excel on a horse I trained myself.

Would you rather buy a horse with an old bowed tendon or set osselets?

[deltawave]

Definitely take the osselets...those don't necessarily mean a thing. A bow, on the other hand... http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Would you rather have more money or more time?

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[Beethoven]

more money...I have time right now.


Would you rather fall off and be disqualified or refuse out?

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[BelladonnaLily]

Fall off & get disqualified. Although I'd probably fall off anyway if the refusal was creative enough.

Would you rather have one horse you could lavish attention on, or alot of horses to take care of, but not necessarily pamper?

[JumpTheMoon01]

One horse I can lavish attention! I love spoiling my horsey!!

Would you rather ride a horse you hate in a show and win or ride a horse you love in a show and lose?

[Sakura]

Ride a horse I love and lose (it only matters if I believe in my horsehttp://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )

Would you rather own a gorgeous, athletic horse with a bad temper or a plain, trail horse with a good disposition?

[Box-of-Rox]

ooh definately the bad tempers. tempers can be worked on.

would you rather be a successful professional with great horses to ride or an amateur that owns (and does well on) great horses.

BoR--resident Stupid Child

[Bugs-n-Frodo]

BOR and I posted at the same time so I will start again...

An amateur.

Would you rather own a horse who could never be ridden again, or own a few really nice horses that you can't ride...ever?

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[Painted Joe]

I would own one that I could not be ridden again.


If you could only ride one discipline and /or division would it be the one you like but not good at or the one you hate and win at?

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[dogchushu]

I would ride in the discipline I enjoy even if I don't win--I have a hard time doing things I hate (note how dirty my house is; cleaning=baaaaaaad!)

My question:

Would you rather ride a freshly clipped, spooky mare on a chilly day after no turnout?

- OR -

Clean a mud-loving, poop-rolling-in grey horse to show-ring perfection on a sub-zero day?



"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison

[UmassGecko]

Even though I would b*tch about it the whole time, I would rather clean a mud-loving, poop-rolling in grey horse to show-ring perfection on a sub-zero day. It would keep me warm at least! The WORST is when they're like that on a HUMID hot as hell day. Everything you brush off sticks right to your face...nice.

Would you rather...
Swerve out of the way to avoid a person and hit a horse or swerve out of the way to hit the person?

[Beethoven]

I would rather hit the person...well it depends on who the person and horse is, but most def save the horse!

Would you rather board your horse or have your horse at home?

~Jenna & Beethoven~
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[Just My Style]

Since I had my horses home for 20+ years- Horses at Home! Nothing like seeing their furry faces in the morning. My new horse is "boarded" at my parents farm with in walking distance of my house, so he may as well be at my home. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Would you rather sell your favorite horse for $100,000 or keep him/ her forever and never make a dime?

My answer: Keep them forever! I lost my short stirrup pony when I was a senior in college. I still have my junior horse who is now 27. My son is learning to ride on my childhood large pony. We never sell the special ones! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[BelladonnaLily]

I'd sell my favorite horse. Because as it stands I've never made a dime and well, I'm sure I can find another favorite horse and still have change http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif. I'm easy to please.

Would you rather board in a modest facility where the people are nice and the accommodations are safe but very basic (no indoor, no hot water, etc.)OR board in a high-class facility with BNT and all the extras, but the people are snobby and rude?

[havaklu]

Oh great thread -

I'd rather board at the modest facility with good basics than a BNT w/snobby people -I'm lucky I had the opportunity to board with a BNT who didn't tolerate any snobbiness.

so now a question.

Would you rather go to a big show with lots of entries and even thought you rode well you didn't get a ribbon - Or go to a smaller show where you know you could probably get a ribbon even if you didn't ride your best?

[Nickelodian]

I'd rather go to a big show and ride well with no ribbons. Been to plenty of small shows http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Would you rather keep the perfect horse till retirement or buy a greenie retrain and sell every 1-3 years?

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[Beethoven]

How about both....I plan to keep my horse until retirement, but the next one I am buying is a greeny and I am going to sell this one, but if I had to pick it would be my horse.

Would your rather be a BNT or a non name trainer? of course hypothetically speaking

~Jenna & Beethoven~
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[Sakura]

I would rather be a non name trainer, with a good reputation and kind methods http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif than a BNT with a bad reputation and shady methods...

Would you rather own a Miniature horse or a Draft breed?

[emcallaway]

I'd rather own a miniature. You can't ride either... easily... and a miniature would be easier to keep.

Would you rather have your toes stepped on or be bit?

[SillyHorse]

I'd rather have my toes stepped on.

Would you rather have an ugly appy or an ugly pinto?

SillyHorse
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[horsegirl33]

Silly horse beat me to it!! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

I'd rather have an ugly appy...http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Would you rather be out-ridden by your worst enemy or by someone that was like 10 years old? (I'd say would you rather loose a class by either but....when are we gonna compete against 10 year olds in the same class??? lol)


we've played this game a ton at my old barn..haha

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[UmassGecko]

Oh my goodness, a ten year old by far! The thought of my arch-nemesis winning makes my skin crawl.
Would you rather smell a farrier hot shoeing a horse or smell a hoof with thrush?
Haha my questions are so evil...Or maybe not. Hard to tell when I've been studying ALL week for finals. (Brain dead much?)

[Nikki^]

Farrier Hot shoeing. At least the smell will go away in a minute or so.

Would you rather break your horse or have a trainer do it?

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[Killian]

Well, since I don't have the experience to do that, I'd rather have a qualified, kind trainer do it, with any assistance I could give. It's good to learn new things.


Would you rather lurk & post on the COTH boards or work? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[okggo]

Killian, is that even a question? Lurk of course!!

Would you rather get a cart before the horse, or get the horse before the cart?

"Her life was okay. Sometimes she wished she were sleeping with the right man instead of with her dog, but she never felt she was sleeping with the wrong dog." Judith Callas

[emcallaway]

Can I post twice?

Lurk and Post!

Would you rather braid your mare's mane or have it chewin' up by a foal?

* Darn okggo, you beat me to it!*

[okggo]

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Here's a better one from me (cart/horse choice is a no-brainer):
Would you rather get a farm before the horses, or the horses before the farm?

"Her life was okay. Sometimes she wished she were sleeping with the right man instead of with her dog, but she never felt she was sleeping with the wrong dog." Judith Callas

[Holly Jeanne]

I'd rather have the mares mane chewed up by the foal. That way, I have an excuse not to braid it. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

My question: Would you rather own a very complicated horse to ride that's a blast when it's all working knowing it will often not all be working or, would you rather own a not quite as complicated and fun a horse who is more consistent?

[Lord Helpus]

Get the horse first of course. Who needs the cart if you have the horse! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif


Would you rather ride in freezing cold winter weather with a windchill factor below 20 or kiss your furry mud encrusted horse on his nose and say "see ya in the spring, big guy. Have a nice 3 months off!"

[Holly Jeanne]

okggo and I crossed in the posting so feel free to answer either of our questions or both. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[Yowsa]

Okggo- horses before the farm, what good is a farm if there are no horses!

"My question: Would you rather own a very complicated horse to ride that's a blast when it's all working knowing it will often not all be working or, would you rather own a not quite as complicated and fun a horse who is more consistent?"

A not quite as complicated and fun horse!!

And Lord Helpus- kiss him and say "ride" ya in the spring. I Despise cold weather!!

Would you rather ride bareback for 5 hours straight on a horse with high withers or get stepped on by a 19 hand Belgian?

[Coreene]

Ride bareback for five hours.

Would you rather show hunters in black tack or rust breeches with brown field boots?

[Midge]

Rust Breeches and Brown Fields.

Would you rather have a trail horse that won't show or a show horse that won't trail?

[nhwr]

Easy,

once you've had black..... besides how does Oliver look in brown ?

would you rather have an old schoolmaster (talented but in need of maintance) or a baby with unlimited potential but not backed yet?

[FrittSkritt]

I'd rather have a schoolmaster, because I'm definitely not ready to raise a youngster!

Here's mine: would you rather board at a wondeful barn within a great horsey area (i.e., great shows, trails, etc.) in a state/country where it's freezing cold year round, or use a crummy backyard barn in the 400 miles away from nowhere where it's perfect weather year round?

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[Lazy Palomino Hunter]

PoloPony257:
I'd rather live in a freezing cold horsey area! I loff horse showing!

Here's mine: Would you rather pick out 40 feet or clean up 40 piles of poo and foot gunk?

Alison

"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside a dog, it's too dark to read."
-Marx (Groucho, not Karl)

[Coreene]

The trail horse that doesn't show AND the schoolmaster.

And clean 40 piles.

Would you rather do an entire lesson without irons or mount from the ground?

[Killian]

How tall is the horse?

I think it would depend on if I was properly stretched & what type of lesson!


Would you rather clean house or the barn?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coreene:
The trail horse that doesn't show AND the schoolmaster.

And clean 40 piles.

Would you rather do an entire lesson without irons or mount from the ground?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[BreezeyHtr]

definatley mount from the ground! my horse is tiny! haha

Would you rather break the ice in the frozen buckets or set jumps for someone outside while it's 10 degrees?

"Life's tough! Wear a helmet!"

[HFbellefille]

Clean the barn of course!

Would you rather clean all the tack in the barn or muck all the stalls in the barn?

[Coreene]

Muck.

Would you rather run barrels or pole bend on your current horse?

[Lord Helpus]

Clean all the tack

Would you rather keep 4 horses inside at night in the winter so you have to muck 4 stalls in the mornings or keep 4 horses outside all night so you have to lug 1.5 bales of hay and 8 meals to them through 12" of snow?

[Sakura]

keep them inside and muck stalls in the morning!

Would you rather ride on a hot muggy day collecting no-see-ems/gnats on the back of your sweaty neck or ride on a freezing day with out gloves and ear protection?

[dogchushu]

This is so much fun, I'm going to play twice!

I'd rather ride on the hot muggy day! I can deal with heat so much easier than dealing with cold. Plus, I ride like crap when I'm all frozen into place and going into the fetal position to try and conserve body heat!

My question:

Would you rather ride with a BNT who's excellent but very busy, so you often have to ride with a substitute or assistant.

-OR-

Ride with a lesser-known trainer, who's quite good but not up to the skills of the BNT. However, you would always be assured of receiving her attention and instruction.



"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas A. Edison

[Applesauce]

Definitely ride with a lesser known trainer because of the attention my horse and I would receive and because I could probably afford them much better.

I haven't read this entire thread so forgive me if this has already been posted...

Would you rather board at a fancy full care barn or keep your horse(s) at home?

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[GatoGordo]

Definitely the lesser known! I'm not that good that I need a BNT, just someone who can communicate and has some respect for me and my time! I'm still a little sad that I've let two of those move away, but I'm afraid I didn't have much say in the matter. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

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[daytimedrama]

well i would proabbly board at the fancy place even though i would love my horse at home.

Would you rather clean muddy legs or clean a dusty horse's body?

~Christina~
"Our love is God, let's go get a Slushie" -Heathers

[GatoGordo]

Legs! The body seems to never come clean. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[Dream Away]

would you rather find out your prized mare was accidently bred to a nasty tempered shetland pony with poor conformation, or a nasty tempered 18H draft beast with poor conformation?

[BybeeGirl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dream Away:
would you rather find out your prized mare was accidently bred to a nasty tempered shetland pony with poor conformation, or a nasty tempered 18H draft beast with poor conformation?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My goodness! That's one that I really had to think long and hard about! I'd pick the draft beast and pray for a husband horse out of the cross.
Would you rather have your spouse spend "horsey" quality time with you (ie-by learning to ride horses), or spend "non-horsey" quality time with you (ie-dinner and a movie, etc)?

[Phaxxton]

I'd rather have my spouse spend non-horsey time with me (but I would also prefer that he NOT complain about my horse time). This way, I get quality time alone with my horse and quality time with my man! Um... when I find one.

Would you rather be a boarder or a barn manager?

[Beau Peep]

If I had the time, I think I would enjoy being a barn manager... being around horses all the time. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

Okay, would you rather have ONE great show, at a huge even, and win everything, then never ride again? Or Be around horses for the rest of your life, but not be able to ride?

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[Beethoven]

I would rather not win so I could ride for the rest of my life.

Would you rather ride an 18hh horse or a 14.3 hony?

~Jenna & Beethoven~
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[elizabeth]

14.3 hony - less far to fall! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Would you rather have a horse with Ringbone (low and high) or navicular disease (clean x-rays or not)?

[Sakura]

Ringbone. No particular reason why... except that I have seen it less often than navicular.

Would you rather have an unreliable vet or unreliable farrier?

[Castlegate]

Unreliable farrier for sure! I would be afraid that if I had an emergency the vet wouldn't come!

WOuld you rather have an indoor arena or several nice young prospects?

[Blugal]

Several nice young prospects!! (Of course assuming that comes with some $$ for their upkeep http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)

I've lived without an indoor for 10+ years now..... can keep doing it if necessary....

Would you rather spend a day learning from an "old-time cowboy" (the wise type) or an Olympic-level rider in a discipline that is different from yours?

Whoo hoo~ finished exams at last!
~ More leg, less hand. ~

[JumperChild]

I would rather learn from an Olympic-level rider in a discpline I don't do.

Would you rather go horse shopping, or just browse tack shops?

- Sarah
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[tirnanog]

Horse shopping

Would yu rather have an American Warmblood Registry registered horse or an American Warmblood Society registered horse?

Texas transplant,lover of the OTTB's and Iberians

[Camstock]

Drat. I have no idea what the difference is.

Would you rather win the Olympics or the WEG?

[Applesauce]

Olympics.

Would you rather have George Morris or Missy Clark as your BNT?

"What the fuh?" -Robby Johnson

[Coreene]

George.

Would you rather learn to do reining or ride cutting horses?

[Camstock]

Reining. Dressage with a saddle horn.

Would you rather have an in house private trainer or private maid/stall mucker/tack cleaner combo.

[c_horse]

It depends on how many horses, but I would have to say the in-house trainer. I feel guilty if I have people do my chores. Although I'm not that partial to cleaning tack.

My question:
Would you rather ride a "down-hill" horse that is hard to get off his forehand?
-OR-
Ride an "up-hill" horse that likes to go with his head in the sky?

[LMH]

I'll take this one--

Either one to be honest but I case I will take uphill as any horse can put his head down (ever watch em graze)...

OK-would you rather....

1. Ride with Joe Fargis regularly on a nasty rank horse OR
2. Ride with a complete idiot moronic trainer regularly on a made horse?

When you find yourself on the edge of a cliff, a step backward is progress

Let's put the FUN back in dysFUNctional!

[War Admiral]

Joe Fargis on the nasty rank horse.

Would you rather:
1 - Have a show photograph in which YOU look good, or

2 - Have a show photograph in which your HORSE looks good?

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Thoroughbreds! Everything else is just a horse. :-)

[Just My Style]

I would ride with Joe. Even on a rank horse, you would learn a lot. Plus, it is harder to get lessons from Joe. You can find moronic trainers everywhere. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Would you rather 1) go to a local horse show every weekend or 2) go to an "A" rated show once a month?

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[Just My Style]

Poop Liz- We posted at the same time. I'll answer yours. I always want my horses to look good. I am totally unphotogenic- even when riding. I have this fly eating/ constipated face over fences. All of my pictures have it. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

So my question again: Would you rather 1) go to a local horse show every weekend or 2) go to an "A" rated show once a month?

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[and dreaming]

One A show per month.

Would you rather ride at a barn with a bunch of gossiping adults or bratty kids?

[Beethoven]

I would rather ride with the bratty kids than gossipers...nothingI hate more!

Wold you rather ride your horse in a final you qualified for even thought you don't have the best chance of winning on him or lease something for ther final that you have a good chance of winning on?

I would ride my horse! He helped me qualify and winning is not important and I know that it wouldn't be the same without him.

~Jenna & Beethoven~
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[vxf111]

I'd ride my horse. If I was good enough to get there on him, I'd put in the extra time to do a good job on him.


Question: The huge chip-in or the hold-your-breath flyer? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

~Veronica

"The Son Dee Times"
"Sustained"

[Just My Style]

The hold your breath flyer- more fun!

Would you rather 1) show with a BNT that really isn't the best fit for you and your horse, but will guarantee you getting noticed at the shows or 2) show with a lesser known trainer who is a perfect fit for you and your horse, but whose students are not pinned up as much as the BNT?

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[*Trinity*]

Ride with a lesser-known trainer that is a perfect fit!

Would you rather ride in a saddle that is way too big for you, or a saddle that is way too small for you?

*Trinity* & *Spartacus*

[horses123456789]

Way too big for me!

Would you rather spend $1000 to rescue an abused horse or spend $1000 on a made horse

**You can't always get what you want, you can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need!**

[vxf111]

Heh, I'd take the rescue (if money were no option) then give him away when he was all recovered.

Which of the following retrain projects would you rather have: The off track standardbred who paces, or the ex-rodeo horse that's been a bucking horse???

http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

~Veronica

"The Son Dee Times"
"Sustained"

[Dream Away]

The standardbred that paces! Pacing can be fun, and you're much less likely to get a bone broken!

Would you rather ride a stubborn donkey bareback on a 50 mile trail ride or a high withered bony TB bareback on a 50 mile trail ride?

[the eleven]

stubborn donkey!

would you rather ride at a filthy barn with good turnout or an immaculate barn with limited turnout?

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own -Grateful Dead

[Finicky Filly]

Immaculate barm w/ limited turnout, I cannot stand a dirty barn and as long as there is some turnout...

Would you rather be a working student or a client with unlimited funds?

"If you don't ride the way that you believe you should, you end up by believing that you should ride the way you do."

[imapepper]

I'd rather be the client with unlimited funds http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Working student positions can be fun but in the end...the client with unlimited funds will get just as many good catch rides and not have to ride the not so fun ones unless they volunteer.

Would you rather have your trainer help YOU train your horse or would have your trainer do all of the training for you and ride the finished product?

[Just My Style]

I would be a part of the training process.

Would you rather (or be more satisfied with) 1)a perfect trip in the show ring or 2) a long peaceful hack cross country/ trails?

Me? The hack cross country, of course. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[SquishTheBunny]

Definatley a long peaceful hack. Especially cause we always have successful show trips LOL! (j/k)

Would you rather a horse named "Lucky Star" or a horse named "Pretty Princess"? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

"There was a point to this story, but it has temporarily escaped the chronicler's mind."
- Douglas Adams

[Dooner]

"Pretty Princess," but only if it's a gelding http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

Would you rather ride in an exotic foreign country for two weeks, or WEF for one?

[and dreaming]

I'd rather go to WEF for one - only if I had the horse though.

Would you rather be the best rider in the barn with an absolutely rank horse, or have the nicest horse but not be able to ride your way out of a paper bag?

[Thorne]

Eww, I would deffinately choose to be the best rider, cause then maybe I could ride others horses, but It would be nice to have the nicest horse in the barn!
Ok would you rather breed your own horse out of any mare and stallion of your choosing, and raise it up, or be given the nicest most seasoned horse of your choosing, who is at the end of his career?

@-'--,--Rosetta Stone--,--'-@
www.crosscreek.tk (http://www.crosscreek.tk)

[the eleven]

seasoned horse http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

would you rather ride a horse covered in glitter & hot pink everything or a horse covered in dirt?

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own -Grateful Dead

[GatoGordo]

Horse covered in dirt -- goodness knows I do all the time! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Dirty barn, excellent turnout, as long as dirty doesn't mean dangerous to the horse's health. In that case, give me 24/7 turnout w/ no barn!

Stubborn donkey

Lesser known trainer -- unfortunately, mine moved away. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/sigh.gif

Vxf, it depends. In the ring, I'm the queen of flyers. On cross-country, I know it's safer to go deep than go long. OTOH, when I get the flyer, we sometimes don't get within 2 ft of the fence in any direction. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

One A show per month

It depends on the 18hh horse -- I love, love, love asterix's 17.3 behemoth, but I think there are plenty that would be too clunky for me.

There are only two types of eventers out there: Those who have fallen in the water jump and those that will. -- subk
Founding Member, Bird Nerd Clique; Eventing Yahoo In Training; formerly known as BostonGold

[Showjumper]

neither!!

[Finnegan]

And the next question is. . .

Would you rather ride a pokey WB-ish horse that you had to push around a course but not be run away with or a spit-firey TBy horse that takes you there but also tries to haul off with you upon landing?

~Bev

-----------------------
Finnegans Wake
1992
Irish Sport Horse x Hanoverian
16.1hh
bay

[the eleven]

the pokey WB

would you rather ride in Depends or no underwear?? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_redface.gif

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own -Grateful Dead

[Sakura]

Depends.... never know when they may come in handy http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

Would you rather have a horse that has foundered or a horse that is prone to colic?

[AJHorsey]

Horse that's prone to colic- you can watch the diet, but I hate recoupe time after foundering.


Would you rather have a talented horse for someone else to compete, or a mediocre horse for you to compete?

Standardbred lover- owner of Studs Hooligan, aka Strider, ex- pacer, retrained for eventing
Standardbred Clique
ARMY Brat
Disgruntled College Students Clique
"I am a great asset!"-Maj Burns
"You're only off by two letters."-Hawkeye ~M.A.S.H.

[FatAppyRosie]

Mediocre horse for me to ompete 110%.

Would you rather devote your time to only showing your horse or devote your time to loving your horse?

I can go the distance & I'll stay on track, no I won't accept defeat. It's an uphill slope, but I won't lose hope. Till I go the distance and my journey is complete.

http://community.webshots.com/user/ifihadwords4u

[Sakura]

I would rather have a talented horse for someone else to compete on...he/she would still be mine after all http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif


Would you rather take a fall in front of a BNT in a private lesson or fall off in front of a crowd of people at the barn during a normal ride?

[Sakura]

Oops posted about the same time...

Spend the time loving my horse http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

My question again...

Would you rather take a fall in front of a BNT in a private lesson or fall off in front of a crowd of people at the barn during a normal ride?

[the eleven]

fall off in front of the bnt... probably less likely to hold it against you than the other boarders http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

would you rather ride after eating a seven course meal or ride without having eaten for a day?

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own -Grateful Dead

[S4zeus]

Fall in front of a BNT by myself. Less embarssing to me.


Would you rather jump around on a Grand Prix jumper or ride a test on a Grand Prix dresssage horse? You can jump/ride a test lower than grand prix.

Common sense is the least common thing in the world.


Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/62832282gErEqu

New Member of the Draftie/Draftie X Clique!

[S4zeus]

ooopss. same time.. I would rather ride after not eating all day. Less likely to get an upset stomach

same questions

Would you rather jump around on a Grand Prix jumper or ride a test on a Grand Prix dresssage horse? You can jump/ride a test lower than grand prix.

Common sense is the least common thing in the world.


Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/62832282gErEqu

New Member of the Draftie/Draftie X Clique!

[Pirateer]

Jump around a GP jumper, of course!

Would you rather have a horse that pooped on the jumps, or one that "let it all hang out" at the lineup of every flat class?

Rebecca and Merritt's Crew (Cruiser)

http://www.bluffparkfarm.com
http://community.webshots.com/user/pirateer

[Lord Helpus]

The pooper --- at least that is not a sign of being drugged.

Would you rather excel as a hunter rider or as an eq. rider?

[Pirateer]

Hunter rider-

Would you rather ride a baby who didn't understand the concept of "trot" or didn't know how to canter?

Rebecca and Merritt's Crew (Cruiser)
http://www.bluffparkfarm.com
http://community.webshots.com/user/pirateer

[AJHorsey]

the canter- that can be taught! (Been there- with two STB's!)

Would you rather have an unbroke 7 yr old, or a yearling?

Standardbred lover- owner of Studs Hooligan, aka Strider, ex- pacer, retrained for eventing
Standardbred Clique
ARMY Brat
Disgruntled College Students Clique
"I am a great asset!"-Maj Burns
"You're only off by two letters."-Hawkeye ~M.A.S.H.

[Hardly there]

A yearling that way I could manage his upbringing.

Would you rather have dogs or horses?

http://community.webshots.com/user/seven7109

[Beethoven]

I would rather have horses of course!!

Would you rather live on the east coast or the west coast? (of course having to do with trainers and riding style)

~Jenna & Beethoven~
http://community.webshots.com/user/jlm179

[Just My Style]

I grew up in NJ- East coast of course!!!

For your own personal horse- Would you rather own a top hunter or a top jumper?

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[nickels and dimes]

topp hunter

would you rather live in your horses stall for a week or share your room with an annoying sibling?

N&D

[Pirateer]

Horse's stall (mine is VERY neat).

Would you rather have a "kick, kick, kick, go horse" or a "sit up and WHOA" horse?

Rebecca and Merritt's Crew (Cruiser)
http://www.bluffparkfarm.com
http://community.webshots.com/user/pirateer

[AJHorsey]

sit up and whoa- can't stank those kick- kick- kick start horses!
~Hey pirateer! How's it going up there? I still envy you... great hearing from you again!~

Would you rather:
...wear glitter splint and bell boots
or
...put a big red christmas bow on your horses tail? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Standardbred lover- owner of Studs Hooligan, aka Strider, ex- pacer, retrained for eventing
Standardbred Clique
ARMY Brat
Disgruntled College Students Clique
"I am a great asset!"-Maj Burns
"You're only off by two letters."-Hawkeye ~M.A.S.H.

[Pirateer]

Glitter splints
(ray texel already thinks my horse is a kicker...no need to add to his dislike for the Stewie)

If you had to ride for 15 minutes, would you rather it be in 110 degree weather or -20 degree weather?

Rebecca and Merritt's Crew (Cruiser)
http://www.bluffparkfarm.com
http://community.webshots.com/user/pirateer

[Starmite]

-20 degree

Would you rather lick a freshly removed equine rectal thermometer, or eat DMSO?
~MP

All I want is a helicopter and my own personal Moe's restaurant, but APPARENTLY that's too much to ask for.

http://community.webshots.com/user/starmite

[Regalmeans]

Lick. Can't DMSO be really bad for you?

Would you rather deal sit up all night with a colicky horse in the freezing cold or the roasting heat (with no AC or heater.... you get the idea!)

Sarah ( & Regal)

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger -
unless it breaks your heart first

[GatoGordo]

Cold, 20*F, (almost) every time.

[*Trinity*]

Roasting heat! I'd way rather be hot than cold.

P.S. DMSO can make you sterile. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

*Trinity* & *Spartacus*

[the eleven]

would you rather brush all the sand out of a sandy horse (no vaccum or bath) or pull a foot long mane (no cutting)?

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own -Grateful Dead

[Just My Style]

I would rather pull mane- pending it a horse that is fine with having their mane pulled. If it is a difficult horse, then I would rather brush out the sand.

Would you rather spend 30 minutes reading the COTHBB or the COTH magazine? http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[Applesauce]

The BB! I admit, I'm an addict.

Would you rather have a top show horse that wins everything but has soundness problems, is a hard keeper, and requires vet and chiropractic visits almost every couple of weeks...OR a sound, easy to take care of, backyard trail horse?

"What the fuh?" -Robby Johnson

[hideyourheart03]

Easy to take care of, backyard trail horse for me! (I have seen the show horse situation and its not fun!)

Would you rather ride a really really talented horse under saddle and great jumper who is brat on the ground or ride a bad horse under saddle that can jump but not high or nicely who is a sweetheart on the ground?

~~~~~~~Samantha~~~~~~~

Hide Your Heart aka ELI

Junior Clique
Baby Greenie Support Group

[Emstah]

I'd rather have the talented brat!

Would you rather have your kid ride a really naughty pony who wouldn't go unless the kid rode perfectly and he often dumped and embarassed her but he is teaching her to be an amazing rider and tough kid, OR have a perfect pony who never puts a foot wrong and lets your kid win all the ribbons and glory and never challenges her or makes her into a truely good rider?

"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."

[GatoGordo]

Naughty pony, as long as she wasn't in mortal danger from Pony From Heck.

Brush out sand! I'm terrible at pulling manes. It might take me all day to brush out the sand, but the mane would look like the Three Blind Mice got a hold of clippers! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/dead.gif http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/uhoh.gif

Would you rather have a water fight or a poultice fight?
Load hay or water the arena by hand w/ a hose?
Ride/fix a bucker or a stopper, assuming it is a habit that has been rewarded and not a physical pain issue?
Ride only Western or only Saddleseat?
Never ride in a ring again (always on trail or terrain, no shows) or never have another lesson?

There are only two types of eventers out there: Those who have fallen in the water jump and those that will. -- subk
Founding Member, Bird Nerd Clique; Eventing Yahoo In Training; formerly known as BostonGold

[Blugal]

GatoGordo, you're only supposed to ask one at a time!! So I'll answer all of them http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Would you rather have a water fight or a poultice fight?
Water - way less messy!!

Load hay or water the arena by hand w/ a hose?
Having done both - neither. Ok, load hay.

Ride/fix a bucker or a stopper, assuming it is a habit that has been rewarded
and not a physical pain issue?
Stopper. Can usually at least stick in the tack on those!

Ride only Western or only Saddleseat?
Western.

Never ride in a ring again (always on trail or terrain, no shows) or never have another lesson?
They almost seem the same, since usually lessons are in a ring. If I were never in a ring again, I'd take up foxhunting, and could still take XC lessons. If I could still show (forever) but have no lessons, I think I'd get really frustrated.

Would you rather ride a dressage round with a small jumping whip, or a jump round with a dressage whip? (no spurs, and I'm not saying you'd be abusing the horse, let's just say what would you be more comfortable with?)

Whoo hoo~ finished exams at last!
~ More leg, less hand. ~

[GatoGordo]

Mea culpa, Blugal. http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/uhoh.gif

Jump w/ a dressage whip.

OTTB or just-backed greenie?

[Lazy Palomino Hunter]

I'd rather ride a just-backed greenie, assuming it wasn't crazy...

At the biggest show of your life, lets say you fell off. Would you rather be bucked off, or fall off because of a dirty stop?

Alison

Farriers are like cats. They don't like to go out in the rain and they don't come when you call them.

[Hunter88]

definitely the bucking- as long as I at least put up a fight!

Would you rather... have to muck every stall in your barn or clean every piece of leather?

Whoever said Money couldn't buy happiness didn't know where to buy a horse

I DONT HAVE A GPA! (clique!)

[AJHorsey]

Muck every stall in the barn- I am way too picky about cleaning leather, and it would take too long!

Would you rather ride on the beach or in the mountains?

Standardbred lover- owner of Studs Hooligan, aka Strider, ex- pacer, retrained for eventing
Standardbred Clique
ARMY Brat
Disgruntled College Students Clique
"I am a great asset!"-Maj Burns
"You're only off by two letters."-Hawkeye ~M.A.S.H.

[Blugal]

On the beach!! It's been a dream for a long time.

Would you rather groom for someone who's riding 7 horses at a one-day show, or ride 4 horses at this show without a groom?

Whoo hoo~ finished exams at last!
~ More leg, less hand. ~

[Castlegate]

Ride the 4 horses of course!

Would you rather swim on a rental horse while on a tropical island or transport your own horse to the tropical island for a swim?

[Jo]

Transport Maresy to a tropical island, providing that nothing would happen on the trip over. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Would you rather spend your second horse fund to medically save your current horse, or save your second horse fund for the horse of your dreams?

TODAY'S BLESSING: May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the crotch of the person who screws up your day and may their arms be too short to scratch. AMEN

[dressager]

Medically save my current horse-

Would you rather show at the big shows with a mediocre horse, or show at the small shows with a fabulous horse?

Dressager (http://www.geocities.com/lubenkafarm)
You don't throw a whole life away just because its a little banged up - Tom Smith

[Starmite]

big shows w/ mediocre horse

Would you rather show in really ugly tack and clothes on a gorgeous horse, or show in beautiful tack and show attire with an unclipped, dirty, out of shape horse?

~MP

All I want is a helicopter and my own personal Moe's restaurant, but APPARENTLY that's too much to ask for.

http://community.webshots.com/user/starmite

[babegrrl89]

gorgeous horse hehe already got one http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif
would u rather show a cart mule or a cow in the hunters?

luv my horses like a fat kid luvs cake http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_razz.gif haha

http://community.webshots.com/user/babegrrl89-date

[Colours932]

A cow. It would be a lot funnier! I could just see peoples expressions! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/lol.gif

Would you rather-
Have a horse with beautiful gaits, that's not a great jumper,
OR
Have a horse that's a really great jumper, but not the most beautiful mover?

I would want the great jumper with not so great movement. (Because my horsey is like that! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif) But if it were for my next horse, I would want the great mover, so I could have both! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

http://community.webshots.com/user/colours932

[Emryss]

Great mover.

Would you rather show dressage on a Belgian draft horse or a Paint?


From such a face and form as mine the noblist sentiments sound like the black utterences of a depraved imagination. It is human nature -- I am resigned.
- Dick Deadeye, HMS Pinafore

[dressager]

Belgian Draft.

Would you rather have a 2nd level OTTB or a training level Oldenburg?

Dressager (http://www.geocities.com/lubenkafarm)
You don't throw a whole life away just because its a little banged up - Tom Smith

[ChocoMare]

Oldenburg baby. At least they have some brains between those ears.

I've dealt with enough air-brained TBs to last a life time.

My Turn: Would you rather go without a horse of your own until you found the perfect horse or would you take what you can and deal with it?

[biggreymare]

Hmmmm...I would take what I could and deal w/ it!! Any horse is better than no horse at all! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/yes.gif

Would you rather"
1) jump w/ reins and no stirrups
or
2) jump w/ stirrups and no reins?

[hideyourheart03]

Ok I gotta do this again!

Definitely Jump with no reins!!!

Would you rather:

Clean 15 sheaths
OR
Put thrush treatment on 15 horses

~~~~~~~Samantha~~~~~~~

Hide Your Heart aka ELI

Junior Clique
Baby Greenie Support Group
MOOP Clique
Non-GPA Clique

[OhioColleen]

Man, that's a gross thought, either one, but I guess I'd rather clean 15 sheaths. Thrush treatment stinks and has to be done 4 times on each horse. At least most horses only have one sheath!

Would you rather jump through a burning ring of fire, or go to a clinic with your favorite BNT and spend an entire day with your zipper undone and lettuce in between your front teeth?

To you, she's a horse. To me, she's a family member who is big, hairy, walks on all fours and is easily startled.
~Colleen

[baileygreyhorse]

Easy one! Clinic with your favorite BNT and spend an entire day with your zipper undone and lettuce in between your front teeth. I don't care what I look like as long as I am riding great that day! http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_cool.gif
Here's one- Would you rather clean stalls or teach beginner (and I mean *beginner*) lessons?

Founder of the Packrats Anonymous Clique
Proud Member of the Dirty Grey Horse Clique
http://community.webshots.com/user/pnekman

[Just My Style]

I love beginners (up-downers). I have a three year old son, so I have the patience... although I don't mind cleaning stalls either.

Would you rather jump cross country in a western saddle or a side saddle?

GA Clique/Drafties Clique
Live Large- Ride a Drafty!

[Emstah]

"Oldenburg baby. At least they have some brains between those ears." -ChocoMare

Just wanted to say that that gave me quite a good laugh! http://chronicleforums.com/images/custom_smilies/winkgrin.gif

I gotta say I'd rather have a clinic w/ the lettuce and zipper down because I know that my favorite BNT would very politely and privately let me know about my situation and then continue the lesson while making rude remarks and only I would understand their true meaning. He is quite the joker and would never let me live it down, but at least I would have a great clinic and learn a lot!

Would you rather set up a show jumping course with distances and heights perfectly measured, or have to put up a dressage ring with those pesky plastic poles and make sure that it is the exact size and all sides are perfectly straight?

-EDITED to say oops, I guess I'm not quick enough...

"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."

[Emstah]

I would rather try the side saddle I think- Never seen a picture of a happy person or horse jumping western...

Would you rather set up a show jumping course with distances and heights perfectly measured, or have to put up a dressage ring with those pesky plastic poles and make sure that it is the exact size and all sides are perfectly straight?

"One needs an end to journey toward, but it's the journey that matters in the end."

[*spring*]

Oooh.. Emstah, toughie.

I think I'll go for dressage ring; I'm better at straight lines than I am at setting distances. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Ok, would you rather compete in a large show with visible (granny-panty-esque) underwear lines, or very visible/grimy dirt stains?

- To Ride A Horse Is To Borrow Freedom -

[Hunter88]

definitely the show jumping course- i know much more about it than dressage!

would you rather... jump a 2'3'' course on foot or run laps in your riding boots

Whoever said Money couldn't buy happiness didn't know where to buy a horse

I DONT HAVE A GPA! (clique!)

[*spring*]

Whoops, posted at the same time. Ok, I'll answer yours hunter.

I'd take the jumping on foot. (I just don't like laps in general. http://chronicleforums.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif )

My Q again:
Ok, would you rather compete in a large show with visible (granny-panty-esque) underwear lines, or very visible/grimy dirt stains?

- To Ride A Horse Is To Borrow Freedom -

[IveGottaJumpinQH]

Hmmm probably the visible underwear lines. At least I would look more presentable than if I had dirt all over my clothes.

Would you rather get all ready for a show and at the last minute find out it was cancelled or find out at the last minute that you have a show you had to go to with NO time to get ready?

Shantine and Cody

[AJHorsey]

Find out That I had a show, and no time to get ready- Doesn't take me too terribly long before each show to get the necessary work done. Who sais I have to braid? Which brings me to....
Would you rather:
Braid 10 horses manes- no pay-
OR
Clean off 10 horses that had rolled in a big, yucky mud hole?

Standardbred lover- owner of Studs Hooligan, aka Strider, ex- pacer, retrained for eventing
Standardbred Clique
ARMY Brat
Disgruntled College Students Clique
"I am a great asset!"-Maj Burns
"You're only off by two letters."-Hawkeye ~M.A.S.H.