Getting A Little Older, what do you hate the most?

Dry Rot said:
What do I hate the most?

Well, youth, of course!:D You mean you had to ask? Youth is wasted on the young and it's such a shame!:)

All these bloody kids moaning about being decades younger than me! Humbug!

I'm 73 3/4 and really quite happy. No, that is not quite right. I am in a state of utter bliss.

My current worries are (a) should I get another GSD pup as my current one is getting old? (b) Should I buy another brood mare while they are still cheap? And (c) should I replace my current wood burner which smokes and makes me cough but produces a lot of heat with a new one costing more than the brood mare and pup combined?

Health-wise I work when I feel like it, stop when I don't, and don't worry about much as I really don't care. The worst they can do to me if I'm late with my tax returns is put me in prison. Now that would be interesting! And someone else can do the cooking for a change! Hmm..but who would look after the ponies and the dog? Maybe I'd better think that out again...

The great thing about getting old is that we really do not care! We really don't. We can say and do what we like! What are they going to do to us, kill us? They'd better be quick! I've bad eyes, bad hearing, a "lazy foot" (Google that one), but a lot of friends provided they get their regular slice of carrot and a scratch (and that includes the dog!). As I said, utter bliss and totally uncomplicated by those wretched hormones that we learnt to manage about 20 years ago!
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LOL! I'm 50 this year, I'm dying to get rid of some hormones!! My little boy is 8 (son) not pony, so I'm not allowed to be old :) What is weird is that I am me 20 years ago mentally (alright I've gathered some experience along the way) but I .. am .. still .. me. Does it even make sense? I look at my hubby and he is still him when I first met him. I guess we are slowing down but I don't 'feel' old. Knackered maybe - but not old :)
 
Youth is most definitely wasted on the young. I am fitter than I have been for quite a while and live life to the full where as I was starting to vegetate when I was recovering from my smashed to bits leg, ruddy pony but my confidence is high my mood is better and although I am not pain free I am considerable better than I was all through losing a ton of weight by eating small high fibre and low carb meals with a lot of fruit and veg added in I am never hungry and I dont have an allergy to wheat so have four small whole grain meals with a small portion of meat or an egg and ad lib fruit and veg I prefer it raw but cooked is fine too
 
doriangrey said:
LOL! I'm 50 this year, I'm dying to get rid of some hormones!! My little boy is 8 (son) not pony, so I'm not allowed to be old :) What is weird is that I am me 20 years ago mentally (alright I've gathered some experience along the way) but I .. am .. still .. me. Does it even make sense? I look at my hubby and he is still him when I first met him. I guess we are slowing down but I don't 'feel' old. Knackered maybe - but not old :)
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I'm 47 with a 6 year old son and am definitely not allowed to be old!! I ache all over if I do anything extra,have started riding again after a 30 yr break and have found that I'm not as flexible and def not as brave but enjoying the wisdom age gives you,am a bit more rational than I used to be.
 
Patchworkpony said:
I am sure that what we eat as we get older can make a huge difference. If I eat junk food and sugar for a period I am much more tired and stiffer in the mornings but if I eat sensibly, drink lots of spring water and a take liquid magnesium supplement I definitely notice the difference. Also if I eat a lot of wheat (which I am allergic to) I find it affects my memory and my overall confidence. When I used to hunt on Boxing Day after a mass of Christmas pudding and mince pies I always felt the jumps were higher and a lot more scary! Sometimes I think we can hold back the aging process by giving our bodies what they need to keep them going.
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At 50 i agree with this ^^ well except the liquid magnesiumm but maybe I will try this. If I eat well and remember to stretch all is fine, but those damn friends keep getting in the way and dangling lovely invitations in my way with lots of wine involved. I ride 3 or 4 times a week and don't drink at all the night before I ride and it makes a huge amount of difference.
 
I also think that as we age a healthy lifestyle becomes a necessity rather than a choice; gone are the days when I could eat masses of junk food and stay svelte like, and I feel stiff and sore if I don't do my daily walk.

I recently discovered intermittent fasting, which has been great. I started for the purported health benefits as my mother suffers terribly with a combination of rheumatoid arthritis, osteo and polymialgia, along with the side effects of medication, so I wanted to do all I could to prevent it if possible as I experience joint aches and pains now and again. I've lost weight as a beneficial side effect, my appetite is modified and I find I crave veg and salad rather than cocolate or crisps. I seem to have more energy, but still experience the odd shattered day. I treat my body with much more respect now.
As for day to day living, I intend to live it to the full, even if that just means making a batch of jam or gardening if I want to instead of going off to climb Everest :D
I'm hoping to spend more time seeing the world in future too.
 
I'm 61 now, everything aches when I try to straighten or bend it. Part of my problem is that I'm overweight but the majority is because of old injuries.

I stuff myself daily with all the pills the doc has prescribed and take glucosamine tablets which I find really great. Also go to chirohealth regularly.
 
I love the fact that horses have kept me fitter and in better shape that lots my age.

I hate the fact that it takes me longer to get up when I hit the ground.

I love the fact that I now have the money to buy the toys I need!

I hate the fact that the years are passing quicker, and I might not have the time to ride all the horses I want to ride the way I want to ride them.

I love the fact that when I'm to stiff to get my leg over, I'm going to have the time to get a pony and cart and go Scurrying ! Who wants to come swing off the back?
 
I'm 43 but have a chronic illness which because of nerve damage causes constant severe pain and recurrent pneumonia and sinus infections. I feel like my body has aged far quicker than it should have. I've been ill for over 10 yrs now and believe that the horses are what has kept me going and mobile and happy throughout it all. I do worry how it will affect me as I get older. I'm less mobile and not as healthy or active as my 71yr old mum and 75yr old FIL and because of long term opioid use I am so forgetful. I hate that my mum is looking after me when at her age I imagined helping her, of course I'm pleased for her that she doesn't need any help ;0)

However all your posts of how active everyone is give me hope that despite the problems I have I should be able to continue riding for many years to come. I dread the thought of being in this much pain for another 30+ years but you never know what is round the corner and new medical advances are happening all the time. My horses keep me as active as possible and positive so as long as I have them or younger horses to replace them I'm sure as many of you have done I can keep riding despite the aches and pains. I don't ride as often or regularly as I would like nor as well as I did but I'm grateful that I still can.

It's lovely to see such a positive and cheerful thread which could have easily turned into a massive moanfest.
 
I'm 73 3/4 and really quite happy.
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Me too, Dry Rot - tho I couldnt re-edit my post to say so. Nice to have you as an example. Go for the horse if thats what you want. I was asked yesterday if I would buy a horse, and I said I wouldnt buy as long as my best loved mare is alive. But when she goes, I may.

I recently discovered intermittent fasting, which has been great. I started for the purported health benefits . . . I've lost weight as a beneficial side effect, my appetite is modified and I find I crave veg and salad rather than cocolate or crisps. I seem to have more energy
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I did this too, Touchstone. Following someone on another forum who showed age was no barrier. I got the mistaken idea that authoritative horsewomen of a certain age were of solid build. And I should be too. Not so. Apart from anything else, it is easier to get on and off the horse with a stone less to move.
 
I wish there was a like button! Loved reading the replies.

I have scoliosis of spine and fused neck bones so I hurt all the time. was told to stop riding but ignored them. At 41 I'm feeling it but riding is such a pleasure it's worth it.
 
Quick question. How many of us oldies have found losing the odd stone can REALLY help with riding ability and general pain levels? I felt so inspired by those that said shedding weight has helped them that I didn't buy any chocolate today - even though I am still in the middle of moving house and working all hours that I can manage.
 
NZJenny said:
I love the fact that horses have kept me fitter and in better shape that lots my age.

I hate the fact that it takes me longer to get up when I hit the ground.

I love the fact that I now have the money to buy the toys I need!

I hate the fact that the years are passing quicker, and I might not have the time to ride all the horses I want to ride the way I want to ride them.

I love the fact that when I'm to stiff to get my leg over, I'm going to have the time to get a pony and cart and go Scurrying ! Who wants to come swing off the back?
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LIKE!!!!
 
Lovely thread! Good to know there are a lot of kindred spirits out there. I'm 54 and have psoriatic arthritis which wanders around and pops up whenever something gets over used and also have a slipped vertebra and precious little discs above and below it.

I hate the impending doom of old age but try to ignore it, and find that if I eat well for the ailment and drink in moderation that I can keep it in check and still ride.

I hate drinking in moderation!

I hate not being able to run but love the fact that Mini is now 13 and a darn sight more responsible than I am in many respects! She can also do the running for me.....

I love the fact that I can still ride and look after our motley crew of ponies.

I hate wondering whether I will be too stiff to jump again and feeling frightened every time I decide to have a go but love the feeling of exhilaration when I actually do it!
 
I liked this thread so much I actually logged in tonight so I could join in! I think the hardest thing about getting older is the gradual loss of energy - the very thought of another winter of getting up at 5am to go up to the yard fills me with dread. I would agree with those who say that improving your diet and keeping your weight down is the key. I've always been able to eat anything I want and survive on a diet of coffee and junk food, but now its really starting to take its toll and now at 54 I'm fatter and unfitter than I've ever been. There was a recent advert which said 'you're not a teenager any more so stop eating like one' - that applies to me!
Thankfully I have no major medical problems unlike some of you on here - I can only admire how you all cope. Truly, horsey people are made of tough stuff.
Here's hoping we've all got many more years of riding and caring for our equines ahead of us. I for one can't imagine life without them.
 
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