Recent content by GemG

It’s good to talk and I feel so much better in my head after posting and listening. My situation has not changed and the facts remain... but I just feel... more at peace with it all. Problem shared and all that. Thank you for your time and replies. Genuinely. I will let you know how it...

I find it equally odd how plain rude some people can be.

.....Plenty of abuse and unhappiness in ‘our’ sport if you look hard enough...

I don’t know how to interpret that. Should I not have posted anything? Kept it to myself? Does my post not fit criteria for creating a thread... I’m not being abusive, horrid or derogatory to anyone or anything.., I’m just having a self indulgent ramble in what I considered a safe...

I do apologise, I am a tad snappy(!) just now perhaps. I do appreciate everyone’s comments and do know they are well intended.

Exactly ycbm. That's where I'm at.

I mentioned the swimming as it's one of the many issues causing me time constraints to set the scene. What, so I should forget about supporting my daughter with all I can in her sport in case she doesn't want to do it in a few years time? She is 8... and of course just because she's good...

Thanks for sharing that Summit.

For me it’s important in future to have the time to dedicate to it properly without the guilt factor or having to rush because you need to pick up kids etc.., being on the clock when your having a session with the youngster can put you in the wrong frame of mind to deal with things...can make...

Very interesting and lovely to hear how happy it has helped you feel getting back into it again.

That’s good to hear.... good to hear that your getting that joy later on again. Light at end of tunnel... it’s just different life stages isn’t it.

The cause of my heartache.... blissfully unaware of the trouble she causes.....

What would they say in years to come if they found out I kept a horse on so I could go to the dressage and that is why I was never there for them? Think there has to be a compromise and I’m the adult and I chose to have a family.. it’s just unfortunate that our hobby is not one that is...

Absolutely..., couldn’t put it better myself. I’m not giving up my life here.., but admittedly feeling sorry for myself and turning to HH forum for an outlet. Very interested to hear about folk who have done similar and have managed to get back to it later on in life. I won’t be...

You must be blooming Wonder Woman then. Clearly I’m not!!!! Surely though you weren’t schooling and bringing on your 7 ponies to compete as well as working every hour that exists and an OU degree. ...and children.. house ... etc!? The point is my dream was to bring her on to compete, ...