Definition of HORSEMAN
1
: a rider or driver of horses; especially : one whose skill is exceptional
2
: a person skilled in caring for or managing horses
3
: a person who breeds or raises horses
This definition is from Webster’s. I think we can all agree it’s a fairly broad definition of the term. One of the PSA battle cries is that they are all `horsemen’ and know more than everybody else. If you are against slaughter, you can’t possibly be a horseman. I’m guessing the `skilled’ part of the definition escapes them.
Where I work and how I was raised, `horseman’ is not a description that is handed out lightly. Besides exceptional skill, a horseman has empathy and humility. They are lifelong students of the horse and have respect and gratitude for these animals. As a result, they often make their sole source of income, from working with these animals. Some of these horsemen have risen to the top of their disciplines and enjoy a certain amount of recognition. Without fail, not a single one of them is an advocate for slaughter. Without fail, not a single one of them does not accept responsibility for their animals and those they breed. They practice what they preach and they would never advocate for slaughtering the very animals that have given them the lifestyles they enjoy. They would never suggest something is ok for `other’ horses that is not ok for their own. Most horsemen I know actively support rescues and contribute to them as they can whether that is financially or through charitable deeds. A real horseman does not cut corners, use abusive equipment or techniques and take the path of least resistance in training, handling or husbandry. A horseman’s horses are fed and cared for before himself.
In my investigations into the minds and behaviors of a PSA, I’ve seen a lot of things similar things with them as well. Most of them do not have humility. They blame the horse when things go wrong. They often use questionable training methods and boast about how wild and unruly a horse is and how they stuck on him anyway. For some reason, they wear their accidents and injuries as some bizaree badge of honor. You will often find harsh bits and heavier hands on a PSA’s horse. To save money for God knows what, they’ll shortcut on things like fencing and often have barbed wire and uncapped t-posts. PSA’s like to point fingers too. Anytime you work with a large flight animals, the unexpected can happen, but the risk of catastrophy can be minimized with a little common sense. PSA’s seem to have a lot of injuries and catastrophies. Many PSA’s will tell you they will never slaughter or eat one of their own, but they screech and howl that `other’ horses require that. PSA’s will argue that they want to have `choice’, but fail to realize they already have it. They are well able to go shoot their own horse or take it to a local butcher for processing. They also want to make the choice for countless other horses that don’t belong to them. I can’t really figure that one out either.
I guess the bottom line is I will take the word of a true horseman over a self proclaimed one on any issue pertaining to horses. I think if horses had a voice, they probably would agree with me. Bottom line, if you want to slaughter, torture or eat a horse you are not a horseman. Period.
HOW in the hell amd I a horrible human being? it is because my horses get feed grain daily? have a round bale in front of them 24/7, see the farrier every 6 weeks, teeth checked and floated every 6 weeks when needed, vaccines, dewormer, vet checks yearly?
and kids? ummm do YOU have any? thank you very much…. My oldest is a STRAIGHT A student who is in the 7th grade, my son who is staring K this yr. was ranked number 5 in the ENTIRE state of ohio in Pre school(thats like over 1500 kids that were registered for Preschool), Or how about that I teach them that you DON”T talk back to your elders no matter what they say, how to ride and WIN and have fun. WEll damm guess all that means I should never have any. well HELL. guess GOD has spoken. WAIT you are certaiinly NOT GOD and who gives a shit what you say.
If all three of them make it into adulthood without being maimed or crippled by your negligence, it will be a miracle.
funny how you seem to like personnal attacks is that all you got? when proven wrong you come back with personnal attacks.
Funny how you keep coming back for more. YOU were the one that started swearing and calling names. If you don’t like what I post, you don’t have to read. You should probably go and start your own blog. Just make sure you include and English to Daphne translator button.
no here is the funny thing,,,,,, i prove you wrong or rather what you want to hear.. when you can’t find anyting to say you bring in those famous words. YOU SHOULDN”T OWN HORSES OR HAVE KIDS”. ITs funny how when you all have nothing else to say that famous line pops up
and then you can’t even answer or tell us why
You haven’t proven anything other than your complete lack of self awareness and ignorance. This is MY blog, I post what I want and I answer what I want. I neither require nor request your approval. You can always click on by…..I stand by my opinion. You are a horrible human being and you shouldn’t have children or animals if I have to go by what you post on the net about both.
so please tell me what i post on the net about my horses and my kids.. please enlighten us all. and yes i proved to you that my horse was doing just fine. so instead of saying good for you,, you come back with personall attacks, just makes your blog look like shit
You post pictures, videos, TMI. No, you haven’t proven that horses isn’t still hobbling around. You are a known liar and the last I saw of him, he is crippled. We know you strap your children to the saddle and put them on horses that are too much for them so you can WIN. Maybe they are fulfilling some insecurities you have, but as their parent you should know better. Even your own PSA buddies think that strapping them to saddles is wrong. If one of your barrel heroes told you to tie their hands to their knees would you do that too? You are devoid of common sense and good judgement.
umm yep I post pics, everyone does, and ONE VIDEO of my daughter riding her first time. I HAVE NEVER lied about anything…. he is NOT a crippled horse, he has arthitis guess you think that he should be put down. SURE>>> umm ok… I HAVE never EVER put my kids on horses that they can’t handle. NEVER. the paint mare my daughter used to ride, they grew up together, chey handled her just fine, the barrel pony she is on now, she handles just fine. OMG what they hell would you do, buy a dead broke hardle trot horse for a 12 yr old that can ride and has been since she was 5. HELL NO. EVER SINGLE horse my kids have been on are voice commended, and seat controlled. THEY NEVER go faster then they can handle and my horses are broke to listen to whomever is on their backs.
If you have to strap her onto the saddle because the horse is too powerful….it is too much horse for her or she needs a new coach. Period.
correction USED TO STRAP get it right
You’ve already been established to be a liar….
SHE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE STRAPPED TO THE Saddle because of the strength of hte horse. she was strapped because she bounced to much…….. NONE of my horses are to much for my kids, because my horses are TRAINED to respond the rider.
So you strapped her on rather than taking the time to teach her proper balance? Good to know..
doesn’t matter anymore because she is an accomplished rider and doesn’t need it anymore.