Makes Me Sick.

Horsez · 07-13-2008, 04:03 PM

Today I went to one of the biggest shows of the year - It is called the Polo Field. - I saw someone on their horse SMOKING.

That just disgusts me.

Jess! · 07-13-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Horsez

Today I went to one of the biggest shows of the year - It is called the Polo Field. - I saw someone on their horse SMOKING.

That just disgusts me.

I know a lot of people who smoke on top of their horses. I don't necessarily see what the problem is unless the smoke is wafting over and bothering someone?

I no longer allow people to smoke on the trail rides when they go with me, but that is merely because the brush is so dry I don't want to be responsible for a fire.

Buckshot · 07-13-2008, 04:07 PM

Hmm....I've never seen that before.

Disgusting, but no more than just smoking in general is.

CrazyHorse · 07-13-2008, 04:18 PM

I've seen lots of people smoke while riding but I wouldn't encourage it on a trail ride becaue of the dry brush and leaves as Jess said

roxyroller91 · 07-14-2008, 12:24 AM

I don't see the big deal with it. That way no smoke is drifting into the horses face, also it would be wafting OVER the people standing on the grounds head.

ETA but I agree on trails it is a bad idea.

rageandglory · 07-14-2008, 04:17 AM

it is unprofessional but not illegal. i am taken by the occasional cigarette but am not on my horse at the time. not in public anyway ; )

i will not judge anyone with an addiction (the behaviour that sometimes comes with it, however, is a different story). the iron grip of an addiction can be an ugly thing but that does not mean the person afflicted is bad, just addicted. not our place to judge. that person can smoke as freely as you can walk away.

reiner girl · 07-14-2008, 05:20 AM

lots of people i know do it to

Why? · 07-14-2008, 06:09 AM

I know alot of people who smoke when they are horse back riding.

ARMwins · 07-14-2008, 06:10 AM

aww did u go to the chagrin h/j classic?!

i totally agree, smaking around horses is nasty

Thrills · 07-14-2008, 06:39 AM

I smoke on the back of my horse

I don't when trail riding in dry areas, although I have a special little box that puts out the cigarette and stores the butts. It fits neatly in my saddlebags.

07-13-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
Horsez Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,369 Images: 4	Makes Me Sick. Today I went to one of the biggest shows of the year - It is called the Polo Field. - I saw someone on their horse SMOKING. That just disgusts me. __________________ I've Been Snowballed! I was on when we made 3,000,000 posts!!!

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Buckshot Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michiana Posts: 5,585 Images: 26 Blog Entries: 19	Hmm....I've never seen that before. Disgusting, but no more than just smoking in general is. __________________ HGS's official Birdbrain I've been Snowballed! X10

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CrazyHorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florence, Mississippi Posts: 6,389 Images: 383	I've seen lots of people smoke while riding but I wouldn't encourage it on a trail ride becaue of the dry brush and leaves as Jess said __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! "I've been snowballed!!" God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love and so small He can curl up inside your heart. I don't want someone stupid defining me. ~as quoted by DoubleBarr

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roxyroller91 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,692 Images: 334	I don't see the big deal with it. That way no smoke is drifting into the horses face, also it would be wafting OVER the people standing on the grounds head. ETA but I agree on trails it is a bad idea. __________________ RIP Riley, my special boy, I will love you forever My babies: Shih Tzu/Lhasa apso ~Abbie~ Arabian Gelding ~Player~ BAM! I've been hit by a snowball x2

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rageandglory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: the other seat in that handbasket Posts: 1,639	it is unprofessional but not illegal. i am taken by the occasional cigarette but am not on my horse at the time. not in public anyway ; ) i will not judge anyone with an addiction (the behaviour that sometimes comes with it, however, is a different story). the iron grip of an addiction can be an ugly thing but that does not mean the person afflicted is bad, just addicted. not our place to judge. that person can smoke as freely as you can walk away. __________________ field of dreams farm out, standing in my field, are all my dreams got snowballed by my very fine friends : )

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reiner girl Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: with my horses Posts: 3,313 Images: 15	lots of people i know do it to __________________ ~To Rein A Horse Is Not Only To Guide Him, But To Control His Every Movment~ ~~Mr.Bee Hollywood & Small Town Nic~~

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Why? Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In MN Posts: 428 Images: 13	I know alot of people who smoke when they are horse back riding. __________________ Why?

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ARMwins Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: beside Chico Posts: 2,414 Images: 353 Blog Entries: 12	aww did u go to the chagrin h/j classic?! i totally agree, smaking around horses is nasty __________________ *PowerPackage ~QH Jumper*~ ive been snowballed X5!

07-14-2008, 06:39 AM	#10
Thrills Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,866 Images: 400 Blog Entries: 60	I smoke on the back of my horse I don't when trail riding in dry areas, although I have a special little box that puts out the cigarette and stores the butts. It fits neatly in my saddlebags. __________________ Some days you are the dog...some days the hydrant HR director of the FF Club

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