*FUMING*

Fair point DS. The OP is only 16.
Thinking about it, the OPs posting style is similar to the stuff I see on my Sons Facebook, when I check to make sure he's not befriended any random dodgy adults or loose women.
 
DragonSleigh-Bells said:
OP is more than likely not even thinking that hoping for secondhand clothes might be construed as begging, most likely thinks she could be doing you a favour by taking them off your hands.

I think some posters just need to lighten up a little. If what the OP says enrages you, then I'd ignore it.
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Personally, I'm not "enraged" by her posts, but as I said earlier, it's hard to sympathise with this one!

I was supportive of her earlier thread asking for freebies, and posted a couple of posts saying so. This one, less so.

If the OP was nearer to me (she's about 30 miles away) I'd be happy to meet her and see if she and Mollie got on, except that she seemed to want an eventer!

OP I know you're only 16, but that's old enough to learn that if you post on forums like this, you'll get some very direct replies! I wish you well, and if you survive this introduction to HHO you'll find there are lots of helpful people here to offer good advice. :)
 
And in fact, OP, if you haven't already found it, in order to meet more like-minded people of your own age have a look in the Common Room, which is aimed at teens.

Also, as was suggested up there ^^ join a Pony Club centre, no horse required but you would have access to them and to training, exams etc which would only enhance your chances.
 
Such a shame you're not near me, my fat cob is now yellow and black, after I've brushed all the mud off! I remember being in pony club and seeing these "lucky" girls with different horses every year, rugged up over fed etc etc. I never felt jealous on my little hairy pony, quite relieved that I had a normal pony, we did as well as we were expected, sometimes better, and people left us alone to be happy la la la la la.....
OP if you're that desperate for a horse, first of all take all the friendly advice so far on this thread, and also just find people with horses and ask if you can help. You may find you'll meet more people that will happily let you look after and work on their horse until they decide to sell it, BUT every horse is more experience and if you want to event you're going to need as much and any experience you can get, and until you own your own horse you don't really have much choice, you can either get cross or get busy, take every opportunity and if it goes back look ahead to the next one.
It's nearly Christmas! :D
 
SamanthaUK said:
I'm planning on. I've got a 'horse fund' going. Well there's nothing in atm but I WILL put money in. I just think, 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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I know two men that did not even start riding till 25 and one is high level dressage rider, and the other a riding instructor or events, jumps and competes at dressage regularly. Where there is a will there is a way.
 
I can understand sort of where you are coming from.

I always want to go to shows because its the only 'contact' with the horsey world but usually end up in tears because my dream is to enter a ridden showing class dressed in tweed on a hairy feathered beast...but i know finacially it is not a possible at the moment. I find it hard to watch others living my dream BUT i am sure the people living the dream appreciate it as much as i would and i dont have to go to the shows so it is self inflicting!!!

There are other ways to be invloved with horses untill the time that you can have one yourself. I am currently offering my time to anyone locally who doesnt mind me helping with there horse and i dont expect even to ride :D

I am 29 and i know i wont be looking to get another horse for many many years BUT i WILL make it happen one day and when i do it will mean the world and more and i know it will have been worth the wait no matter how long it takes.

Chin up, get yourself out there, make posters, speak to tack shop staff and most of all be determined!
 
SamanthaUK said:
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.
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Skipping the second half of this thread right now to reply to this so sorry to the rest as I expected this has already been done - but I for one remember you from not all that long ago, Samantha.
 
Yep good things come to those who wait! I've wanted my own horse since the age of 7 and at nearly 30yrs old can finally afford my own. Y
 
Well, I'm not sure if I remember OP, but I do know that most of us on here would do ANYTHING within our power to be able to ride or be around horses, fine, jods are not a necessity but, If I had a spare pair or anything that I didn't use and someone else could benefit from it. IF what the OP is saying is true and she see's others doing what she loves, it must be frustrating and heartbreaking, so if I sixteen year old girl blows a bit of steam, yes we can point out that this is childish and unproductive but really can we berate her for her dream. I was lucky I had a fantastic pony, it was always my dream to bring on, sell for a profit and move on, so on and so forth... Like that happened! But I know how lucky I was to have him, and yes to begin with I could only see him at the weekends until I couldn't take it and moved him closer to home and DIY everyday after school.

So what if someone at the age of 16 comes on here and posts a load of over exuberant posts which basically relate to her dreams. This is clearly a child, and such aggressive and judgemental responses are not necessary

OP, pick through and pick out the bits you need, try your local Riding schools, advertise locally for a share, jods not needed, trawl the charity shops, be grateful for every opportunity you get and make the most of them.

Whatever the 'truth' I hope you get what you want, but stop looking at others for what they have and start looking at yourself for what you can achieve x
 
DH1 said:
Only just:D:D
Obviously I have now reached coffin dodger age at 48:eek::D so I use a small set of steps now.
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If your dodging,im teetering on the edge of mine at 50 :D:D:D
Did my first affiliated event at 49, and hope to keep doing it for at least another 20 years, i should be entitled to a new set if hips and knees by then:D
 
I think you need to get your arse into gear and do some work! This horsey malarky isnt easy! Im only 22(obviously past it as im not famous!)and have worked my bum off since I was 12, I used to basically live at the riding school, I even did in the school holidays! I know you wouldnt be able to do that now mind due to health and safety. When I was 16 I left school and worked for 4 different yards. I then got enough experience to feel I could work in an event yard and have done ever since. I will love telling my boss that he is past it now at the age of 28 and he must pass down all his horses to a much younger model as even though hes just done his first 4* hes not quite made it to stardome yet
 
Well OP Id just like to say that if u really want something you will get there!. I remember when I was 13 /14ish and I would do anything just to be around horses I would just dream of riding round the village and lived for my fortnightly lesson at our local riding school. And I can remember how mean some if the girls at the riding school with there own ponies would be to me to :P

But I wanted it so bad I worked hard saved up and never forgot how I felt at 14! And now I'm at the grand old age of 22 :D and I have 3 lovely young horses no money no time but I am living my dream! I would live to go back to 14yrold me and say you will be jumping BS and backing and bringing on your own horses when ur 22 :)

Don't worry OP you will get there xx
 
Re shiny-ish post page 5, can't quote on my phone. What she doesn't tell u is she worked her arse off for me even when I had nothing suitable for her to ride for months in the winter. She helped me when I lost my confidence riding my tricky youngster and now works an hour 7 evenings a week plus as much baby sitting as she can get to pay for her loan horse. Yes she was offered it through me but we help each other out and she started paying her way for it before she was 16. Agree with her totally. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Start earning and look for opportunities. They don't often look for u.
 
You sound like a petulant little teenager to me. What business is it is yours what othe people do with their horses? If they one compete once in a while does that mean they should not have a horse? What about people who only hack? Just because you yourself are not able to afford a horse, then don't get jealous of those who can. Get yourself a job when you leave school and then you will be able to have one, but don't knock others for being able to achieve what you can't.
 
hmm this is strange. You live very close to me and I know of you. When you first joined the forum you told me you worked at a certain yard - this yard I know other employees of! If you worked there you would get to ride and I know this. Even if you were not a paid employee you would be able to work for rides.
 
I can relate to your feelings OP, when I was 13-14ish I remember wanting a horse more than anything in the world. As others have said, advertise your services with helping to look after horses at tack shops, yards, riding schools etc. Calling local riding schools and offering to help out is also a good idea.
Don't give up on your dream though, but bear in mind that it will take a lot of hard work, perseverance, and heartache to get there.
HS x
 
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