Comments on: HI Spy: Did Your Mom Support Your Horse Habit?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:25:44 +0000

My mom is definatly supportive. She still brings me to lessons even though she has watched me fall off and get stepped on too many times to count. At the moment I don’t show but in a short time I will. And she will be the one I can count on to always be there supporting me…and of course driving me to shows since I can’t drive yet!

By: Keisha

Keisha — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:34:11 +0000

My mom puts up with the shirts, jeans, and sweatshirts in the laundry that are covered in manure and horse hair. The muddy boots sitting in the laundry room. The tack that gets cleaned in the dining room and the saddle and horse blankets that get snuck into the washer and dryer.

By: lori

lori — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:54:07 +0000

My mother did NOT support my horse habit…it was very sad; I struggled with school, a job, and riding my bicycle to the barn…I was 10 yrs old but my struggle proved my determination to make it today. At 55 yrs of age, I have made horses my priority all my life and it was SOOO worth it!

By: Chelsea Rea

Chelsea Rea — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:01:00 +0000

My mom is a very suportive horse show mom. She goes to all my shows and has helped me become successful with my riding. She always makes sure I have what I need to care for my horses and for horse shows. She even bought a house and barn to keep my retired horse at! She’s been there cheering me on and at the sidelines showing concern. No matter how my ride has gone she’s always there to make me feel good and to help me fix my mistakes.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 11:36:35 +0000

My mom was hardly ever involved with horses but one time she went riding with her friend. Her friend’s brother told her as soon as she got on to say “canter”. Since my mom knew nothing she did and the horse ran and ran and ran. Luckily she at least knew whoa and the horse eventually stopped.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:52:42 +0000

My mom is scared of horses. But yet, she is right there with me. Yes, she supports me all the time! Even though she is scared she helps me brush them, care for them, and holds them for me when im showing. Even though she is scared of them, i have gotten her on my pony blossom. Although she is only around 12 hands. I’m proud of my mom!

By: ashley

ashley — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:16:45 +0000

My poor mom is scared of horses and got stuck with a horse loving daughter! She does what she can helps with grooming, holds tack while I tack up, stands in the pen to help me keep him on the rail for free lunging, she’s my personal jump crew picking up knocked rails and raising up the heights, cheering as we make out jump record higher, and covering her face when she’s sure I’m gone and cheering when she looks up and I’m still on. She’s the one who takes me out to the barn and watches me ride every day. She’s learning to like horses and learning the basics the best way – hands on! She may never get on a horse or be comfortable with them but she’s getting better and learning to love my big guy that eats her whole paycheck.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:36:26 +0000

I as a 15 year old get full support from my awsome mom! She doesent know anything about horses but she just tags along and is always there for me.

By: Tesa

Tesa — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:54:17 +0000

My mom is actually the one responsible for my horse craziness. She introdused me into this wonderful world of horses. She has always been the one there to take me to one of the horses that I was ridding. She has made every effert posible to allow me to continue in this horsey world. My mom has always tried to help me and has sapported me in every way possible….. Thank You mom I love you!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:16:17 +0000

My mom was never been too thrilled about my horse life. She wanted me to be passionate about gymnastics and springboard diving, which I am. But the chemistry wouldn’t allow me to give up horses. She eventually bought me the mare that I had been riding for about 4 years, Hawk Hill Psychic, and saw the beauty and emotional connection between my horse and I. She stood by my side and did all she could when Psychic fought for her life through a case of colic. She was there for me and cried with me since a piece of me died along with my horse, and my mother knew that. Although horseback riding wasn’t her favorite of all my sports, she saw the companionship and connection between her own daughter and an equine beast that loved, and took care of me. And for that, my mom couldn’t have been more thankful that Psychic was in my life for as long as she was.