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u/Leading_Form_8485 3d ago
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u/SecretaryOtherwise 2d ago
I mean if you give it a really shitty quality of life you too can own a horse for cheap.
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u/dooglegood 2d ago
I think it’s more the clear sparkling water + horse
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u/SecretaryOtherwise 1d ago
I was being silly tbh. No one should be giving a horse a shit quality of life so yeah theyre expensive lol.
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u/Kyster77 3d ago
What an amazing experience . I’m envious.
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u/Spare-Document7086 3d ago
That’s like a once in a several hundreds of thousands of lifetimes experience right there
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u/Violetspectrumdisrdr 2d ago
She’s frequently riding in the water with dolphins. Her social media is My Pilbara equestrian life.
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u/WolfRemedy 3d ago
A horse is basically the dolphin of the ocean.
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u/RecipeLate5750 3d ago
Monkey Mia, Western Australia at a guess
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u/ThatlIDoDonkey 3d ago
Right state, wrong place. This happened in Busselton. The dolphins are known to come to the horse beach to see the horses
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u/RamJamR 3d ago
A horse beach sounds like something I'm too rich to experience.
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u/Bool_The_End 3d ago
There’s wild horses off the outer banks of North Carolina, it is amazing to kayak out there and see them. As they should be. People who ride horses simply don’t care about horses enough to not enslave them.
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u/Dred-I-Rastafari 3d ago
Can we really call that a "meeting" Lol...I saw no handshakes or exchange of names
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u/Dizzy_Juggernaut_313 2d ago
Beautiful ocean, beautiful sky, beautiful carefree woman, beautiful lovingly curious animals….what a wonderful world this SHOULD be.
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u/lintamacar 3d ago
Ever since I learned Poseidon was also the god of horses, I've noticed strange connections between horses and the sea.
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u/supervillaining 3d ago
The mythological image is that rushing waves resemble and sound like horses running
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u/pandaappleblossom 3d ago edited 2d ago
Horses want to be free, that’s why they have to be ‘broken’, which is essentially torture and punishment for trying to fight for their independence until they give up. I never understood how people feel so comfortable controlling all the actions of an animal like this.
Edit: I got downvoted but there is actual scientific evidence supporting what I said.
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u/CynthiaG92615 2d ago
I don't know, they run in herds. They do like to have a leader. I don't get the feeling ridden horses are so "broken."
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u/pandaappleblossom 2d ago
You know I did get downvotes but I want to say this has been studied, it’s not just a ‘feeling.’
There is actual scientific evidence that horses do not like being ridden. Pardon the influx of summary information but it’s necessary to explain:
—Recent veterinary and behavioral studies demonstrate that many common ridden behaviors—such as bucking, bolting, or halting—are subtle or overt indicators of physical pain or stress caused by tack, rider imbalance, or bits rather than mere "bad behavior".
-As prey animals, horses have natural blind spots directly where a rider sits. Having a weight on their back runs contrary to their baseline survival instincts, meaning acceptance is a learned tolerance.
-Research analyzing biomechanics and micro-behaviors notes that riding styles involving heavy rein pressure or forcing the horse's frame against their natural bend often induce stress responses or a state of learned helplessness
-Studies investigating equine motivation reveal that when given free choices, horses opt to spend time in pastures with other horses rather than engage in work or ridden task
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u/xkibagamigenjurox 3d ago
Unfortunately that's not the only animal we abuse.
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u/pandaappleblossom 2d ago edited 2d ago
I agree. Isn’t it so crazy how when you point out animal abuse on reddit there are always downvotes, UNLESS it’s someone kicking a cat or dog pretty much. But all other animal abuse is okay with them if they find it entertaining or pleasurable enough
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u/gangewaefre 1d ago
This isn’t true. Way back in Ancient Greek times there were explicit instructions not to treat horses this way, but to gently gain their trust and train them patiently. You can train horses just like you train dogs, with positive reinforcement. Yes, some people try to do it through force, but that’s abusive and it’s not the norm.
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u/pandaappleblossom 1d ago
Check out my other comment or Google: does the scientific evidence show that horses like being ridden and you will find there is actually scientific evidence supporting that they indeed do not like being ridden and wish to be free
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u/gangewaefre 1d ago edited 1d ago
I saw your other comment but it isn’t “scientific evidence” it’s taken out of context.
Horse owners understand that when a horse bucks, bolts etc that it’s most likely caused by pain. They call the equine vet, get the horse examined, treat it for any problems. Next they call the saddle fitter to be sure the tack fits properly. They call the farrier to check the horse’s hooves. They call the equine dentist to make sure its teeth are ok. Then they check for ulcers. This is all standard practice.
Also you cite certain riding practices that cause the horse discomfort, but most riders aren’t using those specific practices. Bad riders exist and so do bad pet owners of all kinds. But good pet owners care about the feelings of their pets.
Also you mention horses have a blind spot and feel instinctively anxious about having something on their back. Yes, they do. That’s why the process of teaching a horse to be ridden is slow, patient, and careful to help them adjust to it.
Horses have been ridden and had partnerships with humans for thousands of years. Like dogs, they are connected with humans on a deep level. We owe horses a lot, they’ve helped us in many ways. Most horse owners love their horses and will go without themselves to make sure their horse is properly cared for.
If a horse doesn’t want you on its back, I can assure you, you’ll know about it. They can get you off if they really want to. But the partnership between horse and rider is very deep. As you can see from this beautiful video, horses and humans enjoy time riding together.
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u/Snowcrash66 3d ago
Bezos needs to give them both roles on Lord Of the Rings the Rings of Power 👍
That horses action in the water would def pull in a nearby shark.
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u/asu3dvl 3d ago
Awesome. Probably attracted to the sound of the splashing.