I think the thing is, OP, that there are people from all ages that want flashy without a level of knowledge and experience to give both them and the horse a decent life together. But I can understand why teenagers stand out, their attitude can be a little more obvious than an adult's ;)...
Is that so much to do with age or size and experience - i get the impression you've worked with horses most of your life, so I'm guessing you're quite small?
I rode a 16.2 TB from the age of 14, hunting and competing. She was a lot easier than the 12.2 Welsh x I also rode at the same age. I...
DAMN!!!!!!! *Considers moving from Suffolk*
I'd give my right arm to have you here. I've got far too much to do and need someone exactly like you. I've advertised for help out in return for free lessons and lots of experience, but all I get are teenage girls who mope around with a broom...
Like Moneypit - I'm often in bed before most normal people have had their supper :D But I've only got the two and one of those is semi-retired. The pensioner is ridden twice a week to keep her ticking over and interested and the other is ridden every day. The great thing is Im' self-employed...