Comments on Pony Girl Rides Again: Will I Make the Cut?

HII think riding is so difficult but there are so ...

2008-09-24T00:20:00.000-07:00

HI

I think riding is so difficult but there are so many people likes riding.

HiI think there are so many riders in this time an...

2008-09-24T00:13:00.000-07:00

Hi

I think there are so many riders in this time and mostly are professionals.Whose are know about full roding.

HiI think there are so many courts for riding in R...

2008-09-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

Hi

I think there are so many courts for riding in Ras Al Khaimah.

HiI think there are many people likes riding becau...

2008-09-23T23:56:00.000-07:00

Hi

I think there are many people likes riding because riding is good for health.

HiI think there are many people likes riding becau...

2008-09-23T23:54:00.000-07:00

Hi

I think there are many people likes riding because riding is good for health.

Sorry, the worrying never ends! And I hate to say ...

2008-09-02T20:08:00.000-07:00

Sorry, the worrying never ends! And I hate to say bad things do happen. I worry about my horses constantly too, and my experience tells me some level of worry is justified. I had a horse get killed from an accident with a fence in June. The worst could, and did happen. It was a surreal nightmare, but it did happen. So worry and care for your horses. Just don't let the worry get the best of you. I think the best thing to do is make sure you spend quality time with them, so if something really bad does happen, you won't have regrets, or at least that many regrets. Its the same with any pets or even human friends. Last year, my German Shepherd died of stomach torsion. But the day before I took him for a lovely walk in the forest. At least I have that comfort that he had a good life, even if cut short. So go out and do something good for your horse everyday.

You are definitely a good horse mommy!!! You care,...

2008-08-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

You are definitely a good horse mommy!!! You care, which is more than most people. IMO, you are an EXCELLENT horse mom :)

Girl you are a great horse mommy! I agree with ev...

2008-08-01T21:29:00.000-07:00

Girl you are a great horse mommy! I agree with everyone else here, experience and time will help you relax with My Boy. And horses just like us have good days and bad days, don't be discouraged! Keep it up, you are doing a great job!

Thanks for your supportive words, everyone! I real...

2008-08-01T14:48:00.000-07:00

Thanks for your supportive words, everyone! I really make myself sound like a neurotic cowgirl, but when I'm with my horse, I'm actually quite fine. It's only when something seems off with him or goes wrong that the worry button gets pushed.

I also don't have a husband or children to care for, fuss over, and worry about. My horse is the only thing in my life that I am fully responsible for. I give 100% to anything in my care, even the class pet gerbil I had five years ago~ let me tell ya, he lived the life! Maybe this is wrong, but my horse is more like my pet, in how I feel about him. I understand I can't spoil him like a dog or expect him to act like a dog, but to me, he is more than just a piece of livestock or a working animal. I just get really attached. But you all had great advice and I truly value everyone's perspective!

It doesn't help anything to worry, and besides, mo...

2008-08-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

It doesn't help anything to worry, and besides, most of the time, I'm just too busy to worry about what if's. I trust that God will get me through each day and things will always sort themselves out one way or another. That said, I do still worry...but not as much as I could.

I have learned they will get hurt, they will do so...

2008-08-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

I have learned they will get hurt, they will do something stupid, I will most likely get hurt, I will do something stupid etc etc. I have let some of that go and know it will eventually happen. I think you will to, it just takes time.

Pony Girl-Do not worry about your capabilty to be ...

2008-08-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

Pony Girl-
Do not worry about your capabilty to be a good mom to your Boy. As somebody already mentioned, you have done an excellent job so far :)

I think that some people--I know, because I used to be one of them!!--worry too much about the small things. You have to just go out and have fun...don't second guess the whole pulling back incident. It may have happened if he was tied up in his usual place anyway.

Having kids really opened my eyes to my own issue with worrying, and I have worked hard to not sweat the small stuff. If you are nervous and upset all of the time, you will pass that feeling on to your Boy, and that is NOT what your intention is.

So...as Sidetracked said above...relax...try doing something that is considered "wrong" with your horse, and try to find the fun in it.
:)

I have to say that I don't honestly worry too much...

2008-08-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

I have to say that I don't honestly worry too much about Possum. SOmetimes in bad weather I hope that he is under the shelter in his paddock. But I know if I bring him in and put him in a stall he is going to be very unhappy.

Riding I am more particular than every day care. I make sure that he is fit enough to do the task at hand. When we gallop I am constantly feeling for any oddities or mis steps that could hurt him.

But as for everyday stuff maybe I need to worry more. I constantly go out to the pasture and just hang all over him. Sometimes I scootch under his bell to the other side. When I groom and scrub his legs I sit on the ground. I ride my horse into the barn all the time. I let him loose to eat grass on the farm. Sure he has gotten bumps and bruises but those are what I consider normal. I like to keep him a horse. If I worry too much he'll pick up on that energy. I try to be relaxed, sun and cool around him because I expect him to be the same. We have a great relationship and are pretty in tune with each other.

I guess having always had horses-I don't worry abo...

2008-08-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

I guess having always had horses-I don't worry about them so much as I try to be aware of potential hazards. Even so-horses are reactive animals and can do some of the dumbest things. Adventures stated it correctly "a horse will kill itself to save its own life"...and they can kill you too!!
The best thing to have on your mind is, if a horse gets in a bad situation, you have to be ready to leave. First and formost on your mind should be self-preservation. Once you are at a safe distance, you can assess the situation and decide what you need to do.
My mom ingrained in me and I ingrained in Megan-"Get out of the way first-then decide what you need to do. You can't help your horse if you are under his feet."
Of course it always happens so quickly that there often isn't time to "think" about it.
But I am with the rest of the gang-Relax PG-you are doing great and are a great "horse" momma.

I don't have a horse but as for skin kids, yeah, i...

2008-08-01T07:27:00.000-07:00

I don't have a horse but as for skin kids, yeah, it never goes away. Doesn't matter how old they get. It never ever goes away. Just get your self spayed now.

Hi Pony Girl!You've already "made the cut." I thin...

2008-08-01T07:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Pony Girl!
You've already "made the cut." I think you're a fabulous horse mommy. You take such good care of your Boy. If all horse mommys were even half as conscientious as you the world would be a much happier place for all horses. Your Boy is one of the lucky ones.
Sarah

Have I mentioned to you late how much I love a spo...

2008-08-01T06:49:00.000-07:00

Have I mentioned to you late how much I love a spotted horse?

I think it's in our nature to worry...worry about ...

2008-08-01T05:51:00.000-07:00

I think it's in our nature to worry...worry about our kids, our horses, our loved ones. You are doing a great job with your beautiful boy and with due time, things will get even better and there will be something else to worry about. :)

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2008-07-31T22:38:00.000-07:00

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I already have 3 kids and worry tons about them, s...

2008-07-31T22:06:00.000-07:00

I already have 3 kids and worry tons about them, so I don't think of my horse as my child and me as her Mom. I think my horse has so much to teach me and I just have to trust that she'll be ok. I'm of the mindset that worrying isn't healthy for mind or body, but I still do worry anyway.
Except I try not to overwhelm myself with it.
Right now I'm going insane from an allergic reaction to poison ivy, but I'm worrying more about my horse who is battling the flies out in the pasture. We're both feeling uncomfortable and itchy, but neither one of us can do a whole lot to change that it seems.

I worry. It doesn't go away, but sometimes you jus...

2008-07-31T20:09:00.000-07:00

I worry. It doesn't go away, but sometimes you just have to relax a bit. Comes with time and experience and getting to know your horse well. Very well. Takes some time. You're a good "horse mommy"!

Well, I worry about my three kids all the time. M...

2008-07-31T20:02:00.000-07:00

Well, I worry about my three kids all the time. My oldest is turing seven tomorrow and is at his Dad's house 2000 miles away from me. I worry a lot.
As far as my horses, I am don't worry too much about them. I have a mare that is 14 and just recently started pulling back at such random times??? I am not quite sure what she is doing. I do worry when I tie her, but not so much for her but for the kids that run around her. I do worry about my 3 year old gelding that I just put into training with a dork of a trainer. The trainer rides fine but is a total jerk to people. So, I worry that my gelding isn't getting ridden as much as he should. But I know he is getting fed and that is all that matters.
I think you do a fabulous job, and no matter how careful you are, horses do have their own minds and they have good and bad days too. I bet he was thinking the same thing, "Man what a crazy day that was!" Relax you are doing a fantastic job with your Boy.

I had a big break and got back into horses as an a...

2008-07-31T19:55:00.000-07:00

I had a big break and got back into horses as an adult. It's been about ten years now and for me, a worrier by nature, it has gotten better about the horses. Remember, ninety percent of the things we worry about, never happen.

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I am a mother of three grown human children and no...

2008-07-31T19:32:00.000-07:00

I am a mother of three grown human children and no you never stop worrying about them.

We never stop worrying about our horse children either. I think they seem to need more care and looking after than the human ones.

That said, everybody makes mistakes with their horses, hopefully when they happen it will be nothing major and we will all learn from our mistakes as we go along.So hang in there and enjoy your time with your horses, most times they will take care of themselves and you will find you were worrying for nothing.

I don't think the worry "goes away". However it do...

2008-07-31T19:28:00.000-07:00

I don't think the worry "goes away". However it does modify a bit and especially after they do get hurt the first time. After that, you will know you can handle it when it happens.