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hi, im a 14 year old boy and go horseriding! i have a pony who i love called rosanna but im thinking about quitting because people in my school have called me many names because of riding
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does anyone have any advice on what to do in this situation?? im rather confused on what to do.
 
Ignore them. Don't stop riding if you enjoy it. They are just very silly children I am afraid. I'm sure it's easier said than done though.
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you poor thing.
That should never happen. Do you have anyone you can confide in? It alsways helps to have a shoulder to cry on (even if it is your horse- they help me through a lot)

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ignore them and stick with your hobby, if you enjoy riding then its a great escape from the less pleasant things in life, and people that can't be nice and supportive aren't worth bothering about, sound like silly jealous kids
 
I would say don't give up if its something you really enjoy, its a cliche but bullies are often jealous and thats is why they try to pick on you. I agree with TheGreatEscape, try and talk to someone, I.e a good friend, maybe your parents? Failing that, just post stuff on here to all us horsey nutters!!!
 
how much longer do you have left at school- and have you thought of joining a horse related club- like you local Pony Club- there will be like minded people there that help you feel more comfortable
 
Try reminding them about all the great male show jumpers and eventers, and in two years time when all the boys are interested in girls you will be much better placed than them because of all those horse riding teenage girls.:)
 
i was a lad in the same situation as you. Horses were my life and the 'lads' used to take the mick because i couldnt kick a ball around the field etc. its all easier said than done, but DO NOT give up horses for these people. You will have horses longer than they will have thse ideas for bullying you for being different to them. We all have different ideas of what we want to do and how we live our lives. Confide in people, friends, teachers and family. Why should you give up the things you love because the OTHERS are not comfortable with it. if you need to talk, there are hundreds of people on here who will listen to you, me being one of them
 
well OH rode as a youngster and said he always got kudos for it once the others realised he spent a week at camp with something like 60 very fit girls and just 3 lads.
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You could try laughing at them when they start! Sounds daft but they are trying to wind you up. If you just laugh it can take them off guard.It sort of shows that it doesnt bother you and then they might just find another victim.

Dont give up riding because then they would have won.
 
where do you live? You could look up the Pony Club website and see if they have ay locations near you.Iam afraid I never got the oppertunity to do Pony club so cannot point you in the right direction but I am sure it would make you feel more included with people like you
Bear in mind the ratio is still going to be alot more girls than boys but THAT WILL be an advantage in about 2 years time when all the girls want to know you!!!! Chin up and let me know how you get on with finding your local branch of the Pony CLub xx
 
http://www.pcuk.org/output/pony_club/index.html

Have a look at this website, ask at your local tack shop too they are bound to be able to point you in the right direction.

Take no notice of bullys and moving schools really is not the right answer and not as easy as you think, especially when you are 14 and already taken your options I would imagine. If it does keep getting you down then have you got a bully prefect at school you could report them too?

Take care and don't let them up set you any more
 
Bullying is such a serious issue, and there are so many reasons why someone might be bullied. I am sure it is worse than it was even ten years ago! There is snobbery, jealousy, spite - but none of it is your fault. There are so many misconceptions about riding as a hobby, but you know the truth so stick with it. Have you reported the bullying? Is there a chance of changing schools? Really sorry to hear this.
 
My sister was a ballet dancer and ended up with the Royal Ballet......and the boys that took up ballet had the same treatment of being bullied....so it does not happen in riding as well.....stick with it!
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Good on ya! Keep your chin up! My pony has had many a salty tear on his neck!
I went to the pony club from the ages of 5 until 16 I loved it, there was some really down to earth people and going to camp each summer was such a laugh.
Good luck with the website!!xx
 
I know it's hard, but if you give up then they will have won.

You're going through a tough time now, but things will get better. The bullies will get bored and find something else to do with their time.

Keep giving your horsey cuddles and keep your head held high. Could they form a bond with an animal like you've got? ride it? handle it? learn from it and teach it new things? I think not.

Be strong - remember, if you know you are being yourself and you're happy in your own skin then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
 
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