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Sidney


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So you want to own a horse?
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How exciting to think about owning your own horse!  

 

Have you just realised how beautiful horses are....from a distance.  But not yet had the experience of being near?  Have you read books and seen movies about horses....those really special horses that they make movies about?  Do you think about them then....and dream of having one of your own?  It's wonderful, isn't  it?  You can plead and pray, that somehow, someway....one day.....that horse will be yours.

 

Now....you have one to ride.  He's not yours...but ...he is.  You ride once a week in a lesson, and you are so happy.  The magic has begun.  You are in your dream....and it's perfect.  Except that you love the horse so much, ...you want the horse to be yours.   You start mucking stalls to get extra riding time....you are at the barn, all the time.  Because "your" horse is a lesson horse....he's ridden by others, and that bothers you.  You want him for your own.   Suddenly, he's gone...he's been sold, and the barn has shut down.  Your heartbroken.....but you have a friend who recommends another place to ride.  You move on.

 

Another horse comes into your life... a great horse who teaches more about how to be a better rider.....he's accomplished and he makes you want to learn more.  What a great horse!   More than ever....you want to own this horse.  And somehow....your parents really believe that you are into it for the long run....and that you have talent......and that having this horse will keep you out of trouble, and away from boys (cause you are at that age!).  What a great horse!

 

You start to work, part time, because you are still in school.....but you manage to do all that you need to do.  Good grades, and college in the near future.  You still live at home, but so far, the parents are supporitng your horse habit, because you are managing to do well at school, you can drive yourself to the barn.....and you are working towards a good career,  

 

The decision was made to buy this horse.  He's a great horse, he's got lots of good years left, you are a great rider now.....and obviously you are committed to continue your equestrian endeavours.  You absolutely adore this horse.....but unfortunately, your time is being compromised by school, work, and friends.....and now, you have a boyfriend.  He's not so much into horses, although he's come out to the barn with you on occasion.  But anyway...he likes horsepower that comes on 4 knarlly wheels and a big ole engine that he can revv up with a touch of his toe. It's cool for you too, and there you are sitting beside this hot guy in his hot truck.  It's Friday nite, and you'll get to the barn tomorrow.

 

Somehow.....life takes you away from that "great horse".  He's still there, but you're not.  

 

You're not unusual.......many of us have been down this road.  And if you think it won't happen to you....it can.  

 

Do you want to own a horse?   Many horses have been loved this way.....but if they had a choice, I think they might ask you to wait.......just awhile.

 

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-- Edited by Sidney on Monday 30th of January 2012 05:05:55 AM



-- Edited by Sidney on Monday 30th of January 2012 05:09:21 AM

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kschmittendorf


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So very true! I am so glad I waited until now to have my own. He gets my undivided attention and that is what he deserves!

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Chief2


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Where we are we see a lot of this, but the purchase was made earlier, and the distraction of the boy usually comes with that of college, as well. I used to think like the OP does about this, but now I don't. When you think of how much or little time a person really spends with their horse(s) versus the time that horse spends outside with its pasture mate or in the herd, its pretty clear that many of them aren't exactly waiting with baited breath for their human student to appear. Many of them are socializing with their own kind, playing, eating, drinking and doing the things horses naturally do. If someone is there to feed them, provide hay and water for them, and care for their grooming/farrier/vet needs, and they are allowed to be a horse while the student is absent, then life for them is not so bad. Many, many college students leave their horses at home or in good boarding situations while they are away, and all goes swimmingly well for those horses. In some cases, I'd even go so far as to say they may even be better off this way than with a kid who only sees them as a glorified motorcycle, rides the snot of it because it wins ribbons, is theirs to do with as they damn please, then puts it up with little thought until they're preparing for the next show to place. We see a lot of that, too.

So, while I thought of it as the OP does, and have for decades, I no longer share the opinion that once the kids goes away the horse should go down the road. Or should not have been bought in the first place. Sometimes, regardless of how special we think we are in their lives, the reality is that they'd really prefer to be with their own kind, and can easily managed to stay well-adjusted, well-exercised and happy while the kiddos are off being kids. JMO.

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Immy copeland


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I will never forget the excitement and how good it felt when I went to buy all his feed buckets and rugs. It make you so happy.

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UnbridledRider


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I am thankful to have not owned a horse growing up until I knew that I wanted to be a horse owner. Sometimes being a kid can be hard to see what else is out there and to know the true difference of owning a horse vs just riding the same horse all the time. The difference is huge and I believe that having to ride different horses has allowed me to learn so much more about myself and horses and enriched my riding experiences. I don't have fear of riding horses in general and I can easily adapt, and I think it makes me a much better rider to own a horse. I don't own one currently as I am in college, but I know that when I finally get a job and settle my life enough that I will have grown and matured enough to not take my horse for granted.

I want parents to know that owning a horse is good for kids who are driven enough, but make sure you make them do ALL the work so they know what they're getting into when they're old enough to start paying for one on their own! Not that all kids are stupid or ungrateful, but it's only fair to them to know the reality of working for what they want in life. I'm much happier when my hard work pays off :)

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Immy copeland


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Before I got my own I. Rode any different horses. But having my own I have improved my confidence and idling hugely as well as giving me a best friend. Owning a horse is amazing its nothing like having a riding lesson that last half an hour every week where you hop on ride and the bumble of. Owning your own you get a real connection and bond and you can reward the horse you were just riding rather than getting in your car and driving off.

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