How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand the pony’s moorland route over to the next handler at 12:31 pm, set the alarm for the precise moment they need to take charge. That leaves a clear marker before 1:00 pm, without relying on a hurried verbal reminder. Confirm who is holding the lead rope, where the route begins and what must be checked before departure.
For a calm handover, match the alarm tone to the surroundings. A softer sound suits a quiet yard where someone is already watching the time; a more persistent tone is sensible if conversation, tack preparation or outdoor noise could mask it. Keep the browser available and the phone or computer awake: otherwise the alarm cannot sound, and the handler may miss the pony’s planned departure.
Anyone taking the pony out around midday should account for the heat beyond the yard, even when an air-conditioned office or vehicle makes 12:31 pm feel comfortable. Put water, a charged phone and any route notes beside the tack before the alarm sounds. Check the exposed stretches of moorland and agree a shorter alternative if conditions feel hotter than expected.
Common questions
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
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.
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