Today, while grooming my horse, a spider crawled onto my ear. As if that was bad enough, I'm extremely arachnophobic, so I shrieked out of habit, which in turn caused my horse to freak out and kick me. FML
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Ok, my horse is a freaking rescue horse. He panics at the drop of a pin, I rescued him just a month ago from near death because of all the abuse he's been through. I'm currenty rehabilitating him and helping him through this rough patch.
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DerangedFox 0
As a professional equestrian, I feel I have the knowledge to suggest you take the time to train and desensitize your horse. If all it takes is for someone to scream to cause your horse to spook bad enough to kick or strike out, you've got a very green and/or traumatized horse. If you were flailing around in panic, this would be more rasonable, but just screaming shouldn't spook your horse to act out so dramatically. I would expect a jump off to the side, maybe even bolt if he or she is young, but to kick out at you proves that you need to work with your horse a little and develop it's confidence considerably. How do you expect your horse to tolerate the everyday occurances if he/she panics simply by any loud noise? If you ever plan to show, trail ride, ride off your property, or let anyone else (besides an accredited trainer) ride this individual, please desensitize and train your horse for the safety of your horse, yourself, and anyone else around.
summerloolooloo 0
Oof. Getting kicked by a horse is not a good thing. I would know. I got kicked by a really pissed off horse before, and trust me it wasn't a great experience.
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Comments (94)
jessikahh 0
Um, maybe she owns a farm, #24. It's not uncommon for people to own horses you know.
scarsnstars45 0
I don't like spiders and don't know much about horses but I DO know enough not to startle a horse by making random loud noises near it, you must be a moron! Please don't breed, the world has enough stupid without your help.
KayluhJade 0
Not all horses spook easily.
OverTheJump 0
Ok, my horse is a freaking rescue horse. He panics at the drop of a pin, I rescued him just a month ago from near death because of all the abuse he's been through. I'm currenty rehabilitating him and helping him through this rough patch.
DToast 19
Roast
vernonlglm 0
damn u ok?
watchsrcubs 0
that sucks, tho as a horse person... you really should be expecting spiders. big ones. and flies. and bees. and cockroaches. where the horses go, the critters go.
eski2015 22
Seriously you don't say stuff like that in which I mean you don't say things about bugs or insects especially spiders to an arachnophobe
Kristie_2009 0
Ouch, I'm arachnophobic too. I know exactly how you feel...
cutiebubblegum 0
almost the exact same thing happened wih me but it was a wasp and it stung my armpit, but i did get kicked.
itspimpz 0
... fick you horse having op
maxxattack 0
first, how the hell did you know it was a spider? if you hadn't notices, it's a bit tough to see your ear without a mirror. second, spiders are not creatures to fear, but rather ones to be simply respected. anyone who fears spiders is just a goddamn pussy
CyclonePsycho 1
I'm sorry, okay?! You don't have to call me names for being creeped out by spiders. :(
CyclonePsycho 1
Thanks, pendatic. *sniffle* But that still hurts me. On the inside.
CyclonePsycho 1
Whoa, I'm right there with you on the Hilary Clinton sentiment. She always has this gaze in her eyes... like she knows your deep dark secrets. *shiver* I also don't like loud noises. It's like I'm part horse AND part fly. Oooh, I'm a horsefly!
Izabushel 65
#44 You obviously don't live in Australia.
babybubz 0
eeeeeeew.. spiders =
Bobby64 29
Look on the bright side. Maybe this horse will be nice and bring you flowers, just like that one in the illustrated FML a while back.