How to use the online alarm clock
Break away from the job already in your hands when it is time to take the pony out onto the moorland route. Set the alarm for 12:09 pm so the change of task has a clear moment, rather than relying on a glance at the clock while you finish one more thing. That leaves the rest of the hour before 1:00 pm visible for gathering tack, checking the gate and getting under way.
While preparations continue, the alarm page can sit behind whatever you are using to check the route or weather. Keep the browser running and make sure sound is allowed; moving the page into the background should not dismiss the alarm. The pony departure will have no audible reminder if you close the page or let the computer sleep, so use a separate alarm if you expect to shut everything down before 12:09 pm.
Before leaving the yard around midday, judge the journey by the actual lane, bridleway or moorland track rather than its distance alone. Allow for opening gates, leading past a difficult section and any slow ground, then work backwards from the time the pony needs to reach the start. A quick route check before 12:09 pm also helps reveal whether the planned path has enough margin for a calm departure.
Common questions
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 12:09 pm?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
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