being bulied :(

You need to not be intimidated by them. I know it sounds hard but if they realise it is not going to affect you it will soon be boring. They will move on to someone more vunerable. I would also do some self defence classes - so if anyway did try and lay into you you'd be able to protect yourself.

Your lucky your around loads of fit girls all the time. Most the girls at your school are probably slobs with no respect. Who is better off.

Another bit of advice I have heard is to imagine your bully with their clothes off - u'll never look at them again.
 
oooh yesh i am lucky lol errrrrr i never want to look at them now!!! hehe i do kickboxing and im a brownbelt so im pretty lucky again
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This is so sad, i hate hearing things like this. Children can be so nasty!!!

They only pick on you because you like something different. To be honest half of them probably ARE jealous because they haven't got the guts to pursue something that they enjoy for the worry of what their friends will think.

Please tell your parents again about how much this is upsetting you, being bullied is bad enough without it turning to physical violence as well. Dont be scared to speak up and definatly dont give up riding. My horses have got me through some pretty tough times and they help me forget all my worried when i am with them.

Agree with the others though and try and see if you can find a local pony club to join. There will be loads of like minded people there are probably boys of a simialr age as well x
 
Don't stop your riding! Things will get better. I'm 17 and I used to get some snide comments when people found out that I rode, mainly based on the stereotype that horse riding is elite/full of snobs etc etc. Also I mentioned one day that horsey had thrown a tantrum the night before, not wanting to go forward, so gave him a short sharp smack behind my leg. With the reaction i got, I might as well have said that I beat him about the head!!
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believe it or not, people do grow up.
But now whenever I say that I ride, people always seem genuinely interested as its not something that a lot of people do.
And remember that if they say cr*p like 'riding is just for girls' just remind them that horse riding is classed as one of the most dangerous sports in the world!!!
Anyway, have fun with your riding and welcome to HHO!!!
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Bullying is indeed a miserable thing to suffer, unfortunately there is no easy way to stop it. If these people are capable of thought, you could plant a couple of thoughts in their heads.

Firstly, as others have said, arouse their jealousy by telling them how many gorgeous girls hang out at the stables.

Secondly, challenge them to ride a horse! I bet they would run a mile.

Sadly, a lot of bullies are far too thick to work out anything like the above. So you may have to resort to other methods. It is useless to say 'ignore them' because with real thickies this can just make it worse. If I were you I'd pal up with someone who won't mind if you tag along with him or her at all times. Bullies will be less likely to have a go if you are not alone. Hopefully, eventually, they will get bored with it and give up.
 
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My brother use to compete against Nick Skelton doing gymkhanas and look at Nick now (brother didn't do so well though!) . There are plenty of guys on here for you to talk to, Flintus, Rambo, 4faulter etc, I'm sure they will all tell you to keep going - it will be worth it.

Any chance of some piccies of Rosie?
 
Threatening them with Rosiie is a very good idea. Seriously as a guy who has ridden all my life, it was never a huge deal. Look at polo players, jockeys, etc most of them are guys and get lots of girls too.
 
Stay strong. These bullies are pathetic individuals who will never be happy ..... because they don't know how to be. If being mean and spiteful to other people is how they get their "pleasure" they are just sad. Plus they will eventually get their come upance too when they pick on someone even nastier than themselves. Makes you smile to think about that I bet?!

Also, just to echo what the others have said, I used to be at school with a boy called Chris and I never even noticed him because he was so quiet. But one day I went to a Team Chase and there was Chris riding his pony at 100 miles and hour over all these scary fences. I can tell you I thought he was wonderful after that and so did everyone else who saw him. You will be a magnet for the girls before long. He he!
 
Awww big hugs to you.

A young man who used to have riding lessons with my daughter had the same problems at school. A certain group used to bully him and call him all sorts of names and he was desperately unhappy, but he carried on.
He is now training to be an army farrier (his dream job) while those who bullied him are hanging around street corners and are yobs, so he has definitely had the last laugh.

Though it doesn't seem like it at the moment, this is only a brief stage in your life, and your adulthood stretches out for years in front of you.
It must be incredibly difficult for you at the moment, but please don't give up what you love doing.
 
Just keep going i am a 16 yr old girl and people still come out with things like "what position do u ride ur horse in" and i just say the only postion that stops me fallin flat on my face. It takes alot of guts to get on a horse i think there was something about it beeing one of the most dangerous sports there is so dont give up!!! my brother did he doesn't ride anymore and he used to love jumping.
 
Most of the people at the top level of this sport are men, and they are very popular with us ladies! These people are worthless and probably jealous because horses are associated with wealth. If it is serious report it.
 
If anyone tells you that males shouldn't or don't ride, remind them of all the mounted warriors in the past who rode horses into battle, and who were guys! Mongols, Knights, Celts, etc!

I've had stick myself about riding as a male, although not very often, and it's absolute rubbish, all of it. At the end of the day, the only opinion that matters is your own. If you enjoy it, do it!

Once at school, some pratt announced to my class that I rode horses, and he expected the class to laugh or something, and all the girls thought it was ace haha!
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You often find the people who make fun of you, are the ones who don't take part in any sport or do anything positive at all, just sad, jealous losers trying to make others feel as miserable as they do!
 
Don`t let the bullies win keep on with your riding. Is there not a teacher who you can confind in they might listen to you and help sort it out. Good luck anyway.
 
Poor old you - TBH bullies just look for something. If you show that it doesnt bother you, perhaps laugh along they will get fed up. My daughter got teased for riding and she is a girl, now she is 15 most of her class mates have grown out of it. 14 is a difficult age. As others have said there is possibly a bit of envy. Most kids like the idea of riding but dont get a chance. There are so many male top riders and just think about the girls! Stick at it.
 
Everyone has given you great advice and I just want to echo what they are saying. you stick to your guns!

Ignore the small minded idiots, they are not worth it!
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Show them pictures of someone like William Fox Pitt jumping some MASSIVE fence at Badminton or something! And point out how dangerous it is, how the hell can riding be woosy?

Otherwise just laugh and tell them that you're regularily surrounded by swooning girls at the yard so THEY'RE the unlucky ones.....!!
 
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