Comments on: Stable Advice: Don’t Judge Me

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 15:53:43 +0000

Hi, most non horse people do not understand our love of horses. Tell them that if they loved something as much as you do they would want to do the same thing you do… For some reason loving horses is very powerful and I think that is why we do what we do. Which is devote our lives to them.. Just don’t listen to what the others say and keep doing it.. If its really meant to be they will come around…

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:40:24 +0000

Tell your parents how much you love your horse and that horseback riding is your passion. You are managing the bills fine and that you will be okay. Also, tell your friends that you love horses and they should respect that! If they don’t, find other horsey friends who care about your feelings and who will help you deal with people who make fun of you. Just remember, your passion is horses and you are managing the bills fine, they should respect you!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:27:43 +0000

Just tell your parents, “It’s cheaper than therapy.” That usually gets a laugh, and there’s more than a kernel of truth in it. Crying on your horse’s neck is extremely therapeutic!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:27:38 +0000

The only person you need to justify anything to is yourself. Be proud of the adult horsewoman you are & own it!

By: kelsey

kelsey — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:34:11 +0000

I go through the same issues, people doubting me, getting jealous, or even concerned. The way I look at it is the fact that it’s part of being successful in your hardship in the end. I have my horse and have been breaking her. I have an aunt-in-law who has trained horses for the olympics. I’ve been having the challenge with that too. The point is, do whatever you want and believe is right. Try not to let people get into your head about this or that. As long as you are able to pay for everything in return..even if it means clearance then so be it. Im sure with us horse people, half the clothes get dirty and become barn clothes anyway :). Like I’ve seen before…I work hard so my horse can have a life :).

By: Angel

Angel — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:25:07 +0000

I too, go through the same thing. I have come to the realization, I get it and they don’t. I just let it roll. My horses are my passion, love and escape and actually, part of me feels sad that they don’t understand or have a passion themselves.

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:50:38 +0000

A trouble like this is actually surprisingly easy to offset. But first, know your friends are just teasing. If they aren’t truly being mean, it will be easy. Your parents are likely just worried, as you said, and the best way to explain that you are doing okay and aren’t out of the normal is to sit down with them. Have a talk and maybe show them some research on what other equestrians spend. Tell them what you spend or try to save on, and why. Your friends don’t need the sit down talk, though! Just step aside one-on-one with each of them, seperately, and explain that they are hurting you. Let them know that riding is your passion, and if they won’t respect that then you won’t be friends. It might be emotionally difficult at times, but true friends are much, much better than sixty friends who tease you! Doing so made my life much better.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:53:48 +0000

They might never respect or believe in your passion BUT it is your passion not theirs. I am in my 50’s and my older brothers and family don not get it at all but they have learned to accept it and love me anyway (after many, many, many years). Hang in there and you should be proud of you for managing to keep going in this crazy horse world. Align yourself with others that have the same interest and enjoy life on your terms.

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 20:13:32 +0000

When someone expresses concern or criticism about your horsey expenses, bring on your best smile and say, ” Yes, but it is time and money well spent as I am active and exercising out doors with one of the most magnificent creatures on Earth! How lucky I feel to have my own horse!”

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:16:40 +0000

When I enjoy something (as much as horses) I find it hard to but the feeling into words… So my fix or solution is …well… is a picture when I got my first horse a small little white Quarter(not the most beautiful horse but I still loved him)my face must have lit up like the fourth of July because my dad light up a big grin too. my aunt saw me on him later that summer said I simply GLOWED when I was on his back. After my family has seen me on horseback they simply have accepted it… unlike how Forest tries to be a body builder..to no success! So some times a picture is worth a thousand words!