Has your horse life ever interfered with your love life?

Sorry, but I couldn't help but chuckle.

Yes, constantly! The trick is finding a supportive partner that even if doesnt understand, accepts it!

I have ended a long term relationship because I was given the ultimatum "horses or me" and wished I had done it years before as I didn't realise how soul destroying it was.

I now have a lovely man who accepts, if doesn't understand, but admits the horses help as he doesn't worry about his frequent trips away with work as I am fully occupied.

When push comes to shove, life's just too short to be unhappy.
 
O, I thought this was a 'I'm too tired for a shag' post. In which case I was going to agree, curse my horses and slope off to bed for an early (but not that kind of early) night. But it isn't :o

I'll take my mucky mind elsewhere!

I am very lucky as my OH is non horsey but very understanding :)
 
Ex used to keep stating "isn't horse riding dangerous?"

I was like yes but i try not to think about that!

Also know of people who's horses seem to take second place when they have new bf :(
 
Yep, horses were the end to my 4 year relationship. Luckily the new man is a farmer and understands that animals have to come first. We're only 8 months in though and planning to move in with him horses in tow.. I just hope he is still as understanding then!
 
Hehe, yes horse riding is supposed to "enhance" certain experiences...
My friend really suffers with her other half, and now resorts to only riding when he is away :(
I am fairly lucky, although non too keen to accompany me to shows and stand around etc, he rarely mutters a word if I say I'm off out... he's probably glad for the break! :D
 
My OH refers to K as "that bloody 'orse" :rolleyes:
He knows what a commitment horses are though, and he comes along to watch me at my dressage even when he has a stinking hangover and doesn't complain. We always make time for each other though, and he never kicks up a fuss if I say that I have to leave early / going to be late because of the horse. :D
 
Yup! My ex was very jealous of the horses... even though he was away at uni for months. I made it VERY clear that they came first, and he hinted at 'it's me or the horses', so it was byebye to him!

My new interest (not together, yet!;) ) is in a band, so has a 'passion' like me so to speak :)
 
rhino said:
I'm slightly concerned at your 'passion' for horses in the context of a love life post :eek: :D

*rhino wanders off taking her filthy mind with her*
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*grins*

I read this title really, really wrong!! Bad B_H!

Actually i find horse riding hightens my sex life ;)


Rhino read into that what you will :D
 
me&Harvey said:
Ex used to keep stating "isn't horse riding dangerous?"

I was like yes but i try not to think about that!

Also know of people who's horses seem to take second place when they have new bf :(
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My bf says that, he gets so worried if they get naughty / bucking / carrying on etc, he's sacred Im going to get hurt more than anything!

Otherwise he is very understanding, he knows how much I care about them, and he's glad I have passion. He is heavily into football himself, so he's always got something to do :D :D
 
Not in my love life so to speak but my relationship... sure..
I won't blame my horse for ending my 4yr relationship a few months ago but the fact my ex was obsessed I loved my horse more than him certainly played a part!!

Now its just me and my ponio :rolleyes: hopefully I'll find a man someday who will accept us both! anyone know where to find one?
 
All my [limited amount of] ex's have actually been well up for the idea of horses - even got my last ex riding mine. All have been handy mucking out and doing yard jobs ;)
They all start off claiming to hate horses, then can't them away from the buggers!

Problem is, I get bored well before they do. So no....the horses don't interfere with it or help end my relationships for me. I do. Lol.


ETA - of course, this is speaking from like, years ago now. I agree with the lack of lovelife comments!
 
My OH loves the 'osses, almost as much as I do - it's down to him that I have them :o
I'm hoping to get him riding one day too, he said he'd like to "when he has time" :)
We each know how time consuming they are and we are sharing the work of them between us, and I pay for them. He does occasionally winge that they are expensive and most of my money goes on them etc but I just remind him who's fault it is that I have them ;)
 
Not as such though the fact I have to be up and out of the house early can ::)
OH accepts that the ponies come first. He sometimes will ride out with me if the weather is nice and always drives and gives 'advice' at shows and events...yes, even on what line to take to a fence although he hasn't jumped in the last 30 years or ever xc for that matter! (he's usually right too!). He can be a bit competitive and got quite annoyed when I was placed second in a hunter trial for coming too fast, he's very sweet :D
 
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