*FUMING*

I bought my horse MYSELF at the age of 17, I sold my car, got a evening and weekend job and worked my a*** off to get her! And I did, best thing I have ever done, I am now at uni but still fund her entirely myself. Which is a massive drain on finances and is hard work and such a worry. But I wouldn't change it for the world. I didn't moan, whinge or strop about it I just got on with it and made it happen :)
 
You dinnae need jodhs to ride! I hate the damned things and only ever wear them in the show ring or under waterproofs. I much, much prefer a good pair of flared jeans :D
 
Pardon me if I am sounding very sceptical here....and of course I don't know you and of course I can only judge you by what you have posted on this forum.

All your postings are totally at loggerheads with each other. On the one hand you are only 15 years old and have been out of riding for sometime and so are asking people to donate riding clothes for you to start riding again? Yes?

On the other hand you are posting on the Competition board that a rather hot young eventer that is too much for its adult and experienced rider would be 'perfect' for you if you had a horse to swap it for? Yes?

On another post you are saying how much you enjoy hunting, and yet you don't even own a pair of jodhpurs and by your own admission have been out of riding for sometime? Yes?

On yet another post you are throwing a complete and utter childish tantrum because you don't have a horse to go out competing at top level - but on the other hand a shetland to groom would do for you? Yes?

Excuse me if I wander off and snigger quietly to myself whilst you enjoy your little foray into the land of make believe? :rolleyes:
 
SamanthaUK said:
I'm not having ' a paddy '. I was having a rant/argument/conversation. Call it what you wish. I'm not wanting a 'TOP EVENTER as soon as i'd like' I would actually just be happy with an elderly shetland pony. I want a horse/pony in which i could spend ages grooming and taking for walks. (Leading if it's not rideable) Again, I'm very sorry you feel that way.
And i'm not looking for sympathy. I'm just having a rant.
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That's not the impression you gave with your opening post OP. How on earth would it do the events you aspire to?

BTW, for everyone who thinks it shows balls to ask complete strangers to give you things, even second hand things, I would be mortified if my children begged strangers for stuff. These things do not have to end up in landfill, as others pointed out there are charity shops and pre-loved. But it does strike me as distaseful to beg for what you do not need. If the OP feels comfortable with it and other posters are happy to give her stuff, its not my business, but I do see where other posters like *hic* are coming from.
 
SamanthaUK said:
Everyone has misunderstood what i meant.
I don't mean 20 year old is too old. What i meant was, If you start eventing ad 16 then you can work your way up to be more well known and have more oppertunities.

It doesn't matter.
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Nah, I can only name people who are under 20 who do well because my sister is under 20. You develop your reputation in your later 20s I reckon, when you can go out and do well without mummy and daddy pushing you!
 
Life is not fair, you have to earn the right to the things you want nothing comes handed on a plate to the majority of us. Then even when we have got our dream, in your case a horse, it has to be funded and again that means working hard and giving up on other pleasures that we would like. You are young and impatient, I am sure one day your dream will come true. I have my nice head on tonight. In the meantime why dont you do some volantry work at a riding school or help mucking out at a private yard. Skipton is a horsey area. Good luck in your quest.
 
EKW said:
You dinnae need jodhs to ride! I hate the damned things and only ever wear them in the show ring or under waterproofs. I much, much prefer a good pair of flared jeans :D
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Do you not find the seams rub a bit though? If its a viable option I would prefer them to jods because I can pick TopShop jeans up very cheaply on ebay!
 
Breath!

A negative mind brings negative things. Be positive about your dream event horse, believe that you will have what you want one day and it will happen. Pay no attention to others either, that will get you nowhere.
 
What I actually said was you were having a paddy because you can't be a top eventer quite as soon as you want. As in....

SamanthaUK said:
always dreamt of a horse. Of eventing. And i don't get anything, not even the chance to event.
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SamanthaUK said:
If i get one when i'm 20 or so, i'll be too old to ever get into the event world. And i won't be able to try for those 3/4* events. I'll just be going to local shows. :(
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Which is somewhat different than saying:

SamanthaUK said:
I'm not wanting a 'TOP EVENTER as soon as i'd like' I would actually just be happy with an elderly shetland pony. I want a horse/pony in which i could spend ages grooming and taking for walks. (Leading if it's not rideable)
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indiat said:
Do you not find the seams rub a bit though? If its a viable option I would prefer them to jods because I can pick TopShop jeans up very cheaply on ebay!
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Depends how you ride. I ride in a bit of a hunting seat so no, they don't rub.

Note to sef - get some boomin lessons to sit properly again! Lol! I blame it on riding racehorses personally!
 
xmillyx said:
I ride in jeans/tracky bottoms all the time btw! So comfy!
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Ive not ridden in jeans for years, since I went out in my super-tight jeans thinking I looked FAB, and they split from zip to waistband :D:D

More draughty than breezy, I had to tie my coat around my waist to get home with a bit of modesty haha
 
grumpyoldmare said:
Pardon me if I am sounding very sceptical here....and of course I don't know you and of course I can only judge you by what you have posted on this forum.

All your postings are totally at loggerheads with each other. On the one hand you are only 15 years old and have been out of riding for sometime and so are asking people to donate riding clothes for you to start riding again? Yes?

On the other hand you are posting on the Competition board that a rather hot young eventer that is too much for its adult and experienced rider would be 'perfect' for you if you had a horse to swap it for? Yes?

On another post you are saying how much you enjoy hunting, and yet you don't even own a pair of jodhpurs and by your own admission have been out of riding for sometime? Yes?

On yet another post you are throwing a complete and utter childish tantrum because you don't have a horse to go out competing at top level - but on the other hand a shetland to groom would do for you? Yes?

Excuse me if I wander off and snigger quietly to myself whilst you enjoy your little foray into the land of make believe? :rolleyes:
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I own my own pair of johdpurs, They're too small in the leg.
I went hunting at the end of last year and yes I loved it.
I'm not throwing a tantrum and I find it quite amusing to see that you're making a huge deal out of nothing.
Oh so i misread the Competition horse post. So now i'm the biggest loser ever? I can see that you think little of me.
I am 15, I've been riding since I was 4. Baring this year. I've ridden twice this year and i'm riding tomorrow. So i wanted to see if I could get any cheap or free. I'm not a bad person or a scrounger. Excuse me for dreaming.

And yes, What I would give for a pony. Even if it's elderly.

My god, I thought people would be nice on here. I've heard great reviews. Having joined yesterday, I've only found a handfull of nice people. Who I get along with.
Everyone else judges me for what I typed. I didn't mean for it to come across like that.
I apologised.
And i'm most definatly not a 'spoilt brat'. I hate that you think that of me.
I'm sorry for upsetting you. It wasn't intentional at all.
 
Snow Angel said:
Ive not ridden in jeans for years, since I went out in my super-tight jeans thinking I looked FAB, and they split from zip to waistband :D:D

More draughty than breezy, I had to tie my coat around my waist to get home with a bit of modesty haha
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Um, I think I'll stick with my jods! :D :D :D
 
grumpyoldmare said:
Pardon me if I am sounding very sceptical here....and of course I don't know you and of course I can only judge you by what you have posted on this forum.
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You forgot yesterday's post where she was buying a Welsh pony to do in hand showing with because no-one would loan her an eventer..

OP - I hadn't even sat on a horse when I was your age. I've done ok eventing even though I'm clearly ancient at 30 :eek: :D
 
You are only young you have plenty of time to get your own horse, it's not just about grooming and leading your horse they are really hard work. They take up a lot of your time not to mention cost a lot of money. They also pull a lot on your heart strings when things go wrong. Horses are a real pleasure to own but can also be a nightmare and cause you lots of stress. I hope you forfill all your dreams and ambitions, but seriously don't be in such a hurry x
 
rhino said:
You forgot yesterday's post where she was buying a Welsh pony to do in hand showing with because no-one would loan her an eventer..

OP - I hadn't even sat on a horse when I was your age. I've done ok eventing even though I'm clearly ancient at 30 :eek: :D
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Actually I said i'm wanting to buy a welsh pony and show inhand! :)
 
How can anyone judge you EXCEPT on what you typed? Remember you are judging people you think you get along with on what they type as well!
 
Black_Horse_White said:
You are only young you have plenty of time to get your own horse, it's not just about grooming and leading your horse they are really hard work. They take up a lot of your time not to mention cost a lot of money. They also pull a lot on your heart strings when things go wrong. Horses are a real pleasure to own but can also be a nightmare and cause you lots of stress. I hope you forfill all your dreams and ambitions, but seriously don't be in such a hurry x
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Thank you! I mean it, you're the only one been nice to me atm. That advice is awesome. Thank you!! x
 
SamanthaUK said:
I own my own pair of johdpurs, They're too small in the leg.
I went hunting at the end of last year and yes I loved it.
I'm not throwing a tantrum and I find it quite amusing to see that you're making a huge deal out of nothing.
Oh so i misread the Competition horse post. So now i'm the biggest loser ever? I can see that you think little of me.
I am 15, I've been riding since I was 4. Baring this year. I've ridden twice this year and i'm riding tomorrow. So i wanted to see if I could get any cheap or free. I'm not a bad person or a scrounger. Excuse me for dreaming.

And yes, What I would give for a pony. Even if it's elderly.

My god, I thought people would be nice on here. I've heard great reviews. Having joined yesterday, I've only found a handfull of nice people. Who I get along with.
Everyone else judges me for what I typed. I didn't mean for it to come across like that.
I apologised.
And i'm most definatly not a 'spoilt brat'. I hate that you think that of me.
I'm sorry for upsetting you. It wasn't intentional at all.
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Personally, I'm not upset at all, but have you asked your parents how they feel about begging letters on a public forum? And your posts are a little contradictory. I am sure if an elderly pony to cuddle and fuss over would make you happy while you dream of eventing there is some one out local to you who would love the help.
 
Snow Angel said:
Ive not ridden in jeans for years, since I went out in my super-tight jeans thinking I looked FAB, and they split from zip to waistband :D:D

More draughty than breezy, I had to tie my coat around my waist to get home with a bit of modesty haha
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We had a few jockeys riding out for the morning before the races one day so I put on my super tight jeans :rolleyes: oh what silly 16yo's do! :rolleyes: They were that tight that I was perched on top of my saddle - and exercise saddles are VERY narrow on top! ANd up the gallops I had to have my stirrups UBER short to compensate for the fact that I couldn't actually split my legs that wide to gallop at my usual length.

Luckily they didn't split, I had nice horses and I did look pretty god damned stylish riding Dettori style but by gum! I would NEVER do it again! Had sore thighs and bum muscles for a week after that!
 
EKW said:
We had a few jockeys riding out for the morning before the races one day so I put on my super tight jeans :rolleyes: oh what silly 16yo's do! :rolleyes: They were that tight that I was perched on top of my saddle - and exercise saddles are VERY narrow on top! ANd up the gallops I had to have my stirrups UBER short to compensate for the fact that I couldn't actually split my legs that wide to gallop at my usual length.

Luckily they didn't split, I had nice horses and I did look pretty god damned stylish riding Dettori style but by gum! I would NEVER do it again! Had sore thighs and bum muscles for a week after that!
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Ah, but you looked good! When you are 16 nothing else matters! :D
 
SamanthaUK said:
I own my own pair of johdpurs, They're too small in the leg.
I went hunting at the end of last year and yes I loved it.
I'm not throwing a tantrum and I find it quite amusing to see that you're making a huge deal out of nothing.
Oh so i misread the Competition horse post. So now i'm the biggest loser ever? I can see that you think little of me.
I am 15, I've been riding since I was 4. Baring this year. I've ridden twice this year and i'm riding tomorrow. So i wanted to see if I could get any cheap or free. I'm not a bad person or a scrounger. Excuse me for dreaming.

And yes, What I would give for a pony. Even if it's elderly.

My god, I thought people would be nice on here. I've heard great reviews. Having joined yesterday, I've only found a handfull of nice people. Who I get along with.
Everyone else judges me for what I typed. I didn't mean for it to come across like that.
I apologised.
And i'm most definatly not a 'spoilt brat'. I hate that you think that of me.
I'm sorry for upsetting you. It wasn't intentional at all.
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For short jods, wear a pair of mens socks underneath them and then another pair over the top and no one will know. Sister's jods come to mid-calf and because they have no holes in they are being used until they do!

We both also ride mostly in jeans with chaps. Or jeggings. Cheaper, and much comfier!

If it makes you feel any better, only about 10% of riders ever become 'top' riders, and of those about 10/15 are well known. This is from thousands of people who do PC stuff, who do BE and work hard. Professional riders are still completely unknown. At 15 (thought you were 16?) you have years and years until you're past it. Wait til you're 30 to say that!
 
EKW said:
We had a few jockeys riding out for the morning before the races one day so I put on my super tight jeans :rolleyes: oh what silly 16yo's do! :rolleyes: They were that tight that I was perched on top of my saddle - and exercise saddles are VERY narrow on top! ANd up the gallops I had to have my stirrups UBER short to compensate for the fact that I couldn't actually split my legs that wide to gallop at my usual length.

Luckily they didn't split, I had nice horses and I did look pretty god damned stylish riding Dettori style but by gum! I would NEVER do it again! Had sore thighs and bum muscles for a week after that!
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I *might* have been a bit older than 16 (red face) and yes, there *might* have been a good looking bloke around that I was trying to look 'hot' for, pmsl
 
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My god, I thought people would be nice on here. I've heard great reviews

Really??? I've yet to find somewhere that does NOT spout on about what an evil and bitchy forum this is!:eek:

But then I also like the seriously good advice from experienced people and thoroughly enjoy silly threads like this and I have a very thick skin so I am prepared to be abused and cursed by other members - all part of H&H's rich tapestry in my opinion.;)
 
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