Would You Rather...

Nikki Salo · Grand Prix

Would You Rather...

Barnmouser Ash · Grand Prix

1. Would you rather have 20 boarding horses that are mischievous miniatures or have 20 huge draft horses?

I would definitely rather have 20 mischievous draft horses. At least they could be put to good use (plowing, etc) if the owners allowed. Mischievous miniatures have never proven to be cutesy and adorable when they go and let all the other horses out of their stalls...

2. Would you rather muck stalls with a flat tire on your wheelbarrow or with half the prongs of your pitchfork missing?

Flat tire - a broken pitchfork is pretty well useless if you can't pick up poo!

3. Would you rather have a feed scoop that only fits a handful of grain or have a hose that only trickles water?

The feed scoop! I'd rather just work twice as much to get the feed done rather than stand around for half an hour to fill up a single bucket with water!

4. Would you rather teach a lesson in a snow storm or teach a lesson in a dust storm?

Snow storm for sure. You can always bundle up warmer, but dust storms are bound to cause more respiratory problems, as well as probably include hot weather.

5. Would you rather have all of your clients be under 15 years old or over 70 years old?

I think I'd have to say I'd rather have my clients all be under 15. Young people may be strong willed and difficult, but so are horses! Don't get me wrong, plenty of people in their 'upper years' are incredibly strong willed and difficult, but young minds are usually much more willing to learn new information and absorb things like a sponge.

6. Would you rather have an unruly client or an unruly horse?

I'd rather have an unruly horse. They are much easier to figure out the root cause and figure out how to work through it than people who can some times just be jerks for the heck of it with no regard for anyone else.

7. Would you rather host a horse show every single weekend all summer long or travel to a horse show every single weekend, all summer long?

I'd definitely much rather be on the road all weekend every weekend. I've helped put on huge events similar to horse shows before and they are incredibly stressful even when planned out months in advance. No way I'd be looking forward to planning and running one every weekend!

justice · Grand Prix

don't know how to copy and paste so...:

1) 20 drafts. Easier to see/find them.... maybe. And they are more inclined to think in slow motion.

2) Flat tire, no question! Dull and/or missing tines make me hostile and waste time. I blame it on my perfectionism.

3) Feedscoop that holds small volume. I can always find something bigger to scoop with (my own two hands : ) but the slow-running hose, 'specially in winter....

4) Snow: more fun, softer landing, nowhere near as dirty as dust, easier on the lungs/eyes, won't get wet as fast as if in the rain, not too cold if you're workin : )

5) Over 70. Not a kid fan (usually due to the inattentive parents), the fear factour is different in adults than children, I can relate to them more easily, can speak more freely to them.

6) Unruly client: I can tell them, with no room/chance for misinterpretation, where/when to get off, literally AND figuratively. This is NOT bad for business, it is good for my horses.

7) Honestly? Neither. Prob'ly because I already travel every weekend thru the summer to either work or volunteer at events.

Barbara F · Grand Prix

1. Would you rather have 20 boarding horses that are mischievous miniatures or have 20 huge draft horses?

The minis. I am so little I wouldn't want to have even ONE draft!

2. Would you rather muck stalls with a flat tire on your wheelbarrow or with half the prongs of your pitchfork missing?

Definately the flat tire, I agree!

3. Would you rather have a feed scoop that only fits a handful of grain or have a hose that only trickles water?

The feed scoop. At least I could scoop quickly. I would go insane with the trickling water!

4. Would you rather teach a lesson in a snow storm or teach a lesson in a dust storm?

YUCK! I guess the snowstorm, but neither is very appealing!

5. Would you rather have all of your clients be under 15 years old or over 70 years old?
Under 15. I would be terrified of a 70 year old falling off!

6. Would you rather have an unruly client or an unruly horse?
Lol, unruly client. they're easier to get rid of!

7. Would you rather host a horse show every single weekend all summer long or travel to a horse show every single weekend, all summer long?

If I got to ride in the show, I would rather have it at my place.

justice · Grand Prix

Gee Whizz, Nikk, why not ask something simple like..... want food or heat this winter, lol : )

Great points for ALL sides!!

-- Edited by justice on Wednesday 5th of January 2011 08:20:53 PM

Nikki Salo · Grand Prix

LOL Justice, that would of been too easy! biggrin

Hoti47 · Well Schooled

1. Would you rather have 20 boarding horses that are mischievous miniatures or have 20 huge draft horses?

I'd rather have the 20 huge draft horses, Laid back mellow giants!!!

2. Would you rather muck stalls with a flat tire on your wheelbarrow or with half the prongs of your pitchfork missing?

I would get off my butt and fill up the tire!! But 1/2 a pitchfork would make me crazy!

3. Would you rather have a feed scoop that only fits a handful of grain or have a hose that only trickles water?

My guys only eat a handful of grain....

4. Would you rather teach a lesson in a snow storm or teach a lesson in a dust storm?

Snow storm! I am from Northern Ontario!!

5. Would you rather have all of your clients be under 15 years old or over 70 years old?

I'd be too afraid of broken brittle bones.. kids heal faster!

6. Would you rather have an unruly client or an unruly horse?

Unruly horse for sure, unruly people have no place near animals.

7. Would you rather host a horse show every single weekend all summer long or travel to a horse show every single weekend, all summer long?

I would rather travel.... hate cleaning up after lazy messy people.

KatyM · Well Schooled

These choices sound very close to he** in the barn! The only easy one is - yes, I'll take the tiny feed scoop over a slow hose any day, but the rest, Oh, the horror!