Do you... (Its a rant (sorry) and a question)

[Puppy]

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I just ignore them, if people are so small minded as to not apreciate that people have alsorts of different interests then I don't care what they think of me.

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Hmmm, I do find it ironic that plenty of posters in this thread are dissing other peoples' idea of fun, in defence of their own being slated...

 

[dozzie]

I think some of them feel sorry for you because you dont get out enough and you dont have a man in your life. All women really want is a man and babies after all. Women cant survive without a man, you did know that didnt you? You really should be out on the pull or you will be left on the shelf

Some people are that shallow!

Ignore them and continue to do what you enjoy

 

[stubbornmule]

Well it can be a very social hobby, owning a horse is a whole new world making friends with lots people you may not otherwise meet!!!

 

[MagicMelon]

Ha I get this too. Today I got a comment that I dont need the money at work because "people with horses are loaded" - How bloody wrong he is! They seem to think we swan about on horses and its no work or effort at all. Ive asked them what they DO in their spare time - "go to the gym", "dunno", "watch TV", "go to the cinema"... BORING! I could do that if I wanted but I dont choose to because those things aren't fulfilling or exciting.

I met a horsey person today in front of my colleagues, they sat rolling their eyes and saying "god, dont you people talk about anything else". I dont even talk about horses at work because they're all townies! AGH

 

[Shilasdair]

I don't think you do enough.
You could multi-task, and try crochet on horseback (or maybe knitting), but don't drop the wool when out hacking.
S

 

[Michelle73]

Oh, Guys you have all made me laugh this morning.

You know, I had 8 years without a horse and thats when I went from a size 16 to a 26 and now that I've had my horse for 2 years and we have the bond that we have created I'm back down to a size 10 - 12 (not been this size since I was 19 (ahem 33 now but tell everyone I'm 27!!!

). I'm so happy, and I really really love my boy, he comes before anything or anyone else. Last night I rode out in my waterford fulmer which is only the 2nd time I've had the guts to do that since I fell off and ended up in hospital last year. I was amazed at how well he performed for me, we hacked out for about 4 miles and then I schooled for about half hour when I got back. I took my stirrups away and he gave me shoulder in, leg yield, spirrals, 10m circles. He's amazing and he gives his every last ounce of effort because he knows that I do the same for him. The fall by the way was the best thing that ever happened to us because of the strength it has now created in our relationship. No idea what happened that day as can't remember.

You know what, I've moaned about my colleagues, there are a handful but two imparticular who come and ask me about my horse and what I'm doing and I think they do it because they love to see me sparkle when I talk about him. Thats what matters, even though the subject may be boring to everyone else, if they thought anything of me they should admire me for the work that it takes AND be happy that I'm so fullfilled. My Nan always tells me that I will never get a man because I talk about the horses so much and some of my horsy friends say that I shouldn't talk about them as much as I do then I might find a man!!!! Hello, they're missing the point, when that special man comes along that I will/maybe make time for, he's going to love me for who I am just the way that I am. So why should I pretend to be something I'm not just to make everyone else happy???!!!! Although we've all said isn't it sad that they just sit on the sofa and drink or go clubbing whatever it is they do thats boring, we listen to them talk about it. We don't ridicule them!!! In fact, my 1st line manager watches every single reality TV programme on the TV except Strictly Come Dancing or whatever its called!!!!! Myself and my 2nd line manager (he's the one who's wife was a 3 day eventer and so understands me) regularly tell 1st line manger he should get out more!!!!

Thanks guys, you've all really made me laugh and you've all made a lot of sense. I will continue to be MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

My horse and the horses i work with are my life, end of. They are my career, my passion and what i live for - i don't do anything else (would love to shop for a living but don't think that will be happening without the addition of a rich husband...)
My horses are all i want and all i need.