RachelFerd
Reged: 24/04/2005
Posts: 1018
Loc: London
|
|
Just a thought that I had today - I have created a google map which I have named 'HHO Forum' where anyone can add pinpoints on the map of interest. Since there are so many threads asking where things are, looking for local livery yards or local competition venues, this is a really useful way of joining all that information together. Anything of equestrian interest could be put onto the map...
- competition venues
- xc courses for hire
- livery yards
- tack shops/saddlery
- vetinary practices
- riding schools
I'm sure you can think of more! If everyone adds a few of their favourite local venues, the map could quite rapidly become a comprehensive source of information. The google map features can also let you easily measure distances between locations, and work out driving routes to and from places - basically quite a useful tool.
Obviously this is something that requires input and a little bit of time.. and so it's up to you all if you want to use it.
As general guidelines - try and get the placemarker as accurate as you can - you can use the aerial photo view to precisely locate the facilities. If in the text box you can include some basic information about the feature - and preferably include a URL link to a website for further information - this will make it all the more useful.
I've not done one of these before so I don't know if there are technical issues... you will have to have a google account to log in and edit the map. If you have one, you should be able to click here -
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=103218839743148176024.00044b0f56c3364a2e4ff
to start adding! I have put in 3 places as examples. I'd vaguely suggest that you use the house symbol for livery, the horse symbol for comp venues, and a money symbol for tack shops.
I'm going to be adding more as and when I have time - please join in!
--------------------
|
bex1984
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 21/02/2007
Posts: 3871
Loc: Leicestershire
|
|
Ooo I really like this idea!
--------------------
**Member of the Perpetual Novices Clique**Nutella's number 1 fan**
Thank you MHB for my lovely siggy 
|
JessieM
enthusiast
Reged: 22/08/2007
Posts: 209
Loc: Oxford
|
|
I reckon this is a great idea but how do i put places on the map?
--------------------
|
Evil_Cookie
old hand
Reged: 21/11/2006
Posts: 768
|
|
Have placed something up... its a good idea.
--------------------
|
Jade_R
addict
Reged: 16/06/2007
Posts: 665
Loc: UK
|
|
I've put a few up
--------------------
|
Chips
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 05/12/2006
Posts: 2408
Loc: midlands!
|
|
thats a really good idea!
--------------------
Knowledge Is Knowing That A Tomato Is A Fruit, Wisdom Is Not Putting It In A Fruit Salad
|
Mort
member
Reged: 12/10/2007
Posts: 134
Loc: Lancashire.
|
|
What about asking Admin to sticky it. Great idea.
Edited by Mort (17/04/2008 13:59)
|
Tinker_Belle
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 04/02/2008
Posts: 5109
Loc: Gloucestershire
|
|
Excellent idea!!! Will keep me busy for a while, loads here I can think of.
Genius!
Yes, Admin, please make this sticky. A valuable resource now someone ha thought of it
--------------------
Thanks to MHB for siggy 
Fellow member of the 'I Love Chestnut Mares' clique with WeeBrown 
Fellow member of the 'I would do Danny Dyer and I'm proud' clique   
Fellow member of the Nightpatrollers With Dirty Minds Cliqué along with PinkFairy
|
Tinker_Belle
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 04/02/2008
Posts: 5109
Loc: Gloucestershire
|
|
How about;
1. Racecourses
2. Training/breaking yards
3. Studs
4. Feed Merchants
5. Specialist suppliers such as side saddle accesories?
6. Specialist instructors? Freelance maybe? Or ones that teach specific disciplines?
--------------------
Thanks to MHB for siggy
Fellow member of the 'I Love Chestnut Mares' clique with WeeBrown
Fellow member of the 'I would do Danny Dyer and I'm proud' clique
Fellow member of the Nightpatrollers With Dirty Minds Cliqué along with PinkFairy
|
QUICKFIRE
addict
Reged: 02/01/2008
Posts: 543
|
|
What an excellent idea, well done you.
|
jumpthemoon
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 03/05/2007
Posts: 3628
Loc: Leicestershire
|
|
Excuse me for being dim lol, but how do you put places on there? 
--------------------
|
DidiR
addict
Reged: 28/03/2008
Posts: 671
Loc: Herts/Cambs
|
|
I dunno!!
I've got as far as getting a google account.. and being in the map itself.. but I can't see how to add any 
|
NoCollection
enthusiast
Reged: 15/07/2007
Posts: 353
Loc: Devon
|
|
Click the Edit button to add pins. I've added a few South West markers.
|
DidiR
addict
Reged: 28/03/2008
Posts: 671
Loc: Herts/Cambs
|
|
ok.. I'm with it now... I'm sure that EDIT button wasn't there before!
|
Weezy
Reged: 06/11/2003
Posts: 52419
Loc: The Sodden Cotswolds
|
|
When I hit EDIT button it just wants me to edit the Crofton Manor info
--------------------
http://muddywelliesandtea.blogspot.com/
****STOLEN**** Black and Red CS bridle, VERY rare, XC Butet, code marked and registered to me, 18inch seat and built in 08 - those numbers are stamped on the flap along with others, 17.5inch Sabre GP, no longer made - if you see either of these things for sale anywhere PLEASE let me know! Much more stolen but these things are the most identifiable!
|
Weezy
Reged: 06/11/2003
Posts: 52419
Loc: The Sodden Cotswolds
|
|
OK I have sorted it but can only work out how to put tacks in - no pretty pics from me!
--------------------
http://muddywelliesandtea.blogspot.com/
****STOLEN**** Black and Red CS bridle, VERY rare, XC Butet, code marked and registered to me, 18inch seat and built in 08 - those numbers are stamped on the flap along with others, 17.5inch Sabre GP, no longer made - if you see either of these things for sale anywhere PLEASE let me know! Much more stolen but these things are the most identifiable!
|
jenhunt
old hand
Reged: 14/11/2007
Posts: 951
Loc: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK
|
|
What a brilliant idea! I'll add a few places too!
--------------------
If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong. ~Pat Parelli
It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. ~Mexican Proverb
|
CastleMouse
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 19/08/2005
Posts: 21844
Loc: Co. Tipperary, Ireland
|
|
Excellent idea!
--------------------
"Success is a journey, not a destination"
|
JessPickle
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 18/10/2005
Posts: 13105
|
|
I have no idea how to add places!
ETA:worked it out!
--------------------
Member of the Ive got a bfg clique
Edited by jessrulesdaworld (21/04/2008 19:51)
|
Penguinboots
old hand
Reged: 27/07/2005
Posts: 794
Loc: Cornwall/Bristol/Germany
|
|
Added a couple!
Great idea.
--------------------
|
Previous
Index
Next
Threaded
Edit
Reply
Quote
