hedgehog1
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My mum wont go near any of the horses or stables - says they're too big and dangerous!
however, her forte lies in making great food to take to shows!
however, her forte lies in making great food to take to shows!
How many of you still rely on your Mum!
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aregona
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what a fantastic post. My mum is awsome. Same as the rest of you, my groom!!! i work nights and she has the 6 horses (or how ever many i have in at a time) mucked out and sorted so when i get up i ride them before work, i couldn't do it without her. She travels to shows etc........
My dad is great too though, he works away but when he is home he is also HGV driver if mum is working. i am so lucky to have both my parents, i dont think i would of even go to where i am now without them xxx
My dad is great too though, he works away but when he is home he is also HGV driver if mum is working. i am so lucky to have both my parents, i dont think i would of even go to where i am now without them xxx
welshchick
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Just look at Mary King and her mother
jennystreek
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both my parents are really helpful, turning out, mucking out when I cant make it to the yard.
My dad is my number one groom though at events (my mum gets too nervous watching me jump so doesnt come along!!) and knows exactly what to do. He even polishes the horse up, brushes the tail etc - neither have come from a horsey background, so I am lucky that they have a nice interest in it
My dad is my number one groom though at events (my mum gets too nervous watching me jump so doesnt come along!!) and knows exactly what to do. He even polishes the horse up, brushes the tail etc - neither have come from a horsey background, so I am lucky that they have a nice interest in it
MagicMelon
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Yup. I'm 26 and my mum is brilliant! I got my first pony at 9 and she has come to 99% of events with me (only times she couldn't was when she was abroad). She continues to come to BSJA and BE comps with me and is a great support. She says she feels left out if she can't be at an event. She always likes to see how the horses get on and I think enjoys seeing me competing youngsters so she can watch them develop. I wouldn't still have horses if it wasn't for her taking an interest!
Arabelle
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Great post - my mum is fantastic.
I am in my 40s, married with kids, but yes, I still rely on my mum.
Mum provides relief childcare while I ride/work, helps look after my ponies, including poo picking and crews me at major events. I compete in endurance upto 160kms, so that is a long days crewing for my mum. She is in her 60s, but completely tireless - she also takes the recorder group at my daughter's school and is an all round fantastic granny.
Mums are wonderful
I hope to follow in my mum's footsteps and have the same sort of relationship with my daughters as they grow up.
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I am in my 40s, married with kids, but yes, I still rely on my mum.
Mum provides relief childcare while I ride/work, helps look after my ponies, including poo picking and crews me at major events. I compete in endurance upto 160kms, so that is a long days crewing for my mum. She is in her 60s, but completely tireless - she also takes the recorder group at my daughter's school and is an all round fantastic granny.
Mums are wonderful
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Daisychain
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My parents are not remotely horsey lol! And i do miss having someone to share in my passion sometimes, as my husband isnt horsey either!
But they are all good in other ways and have helped me financially and have been good at childcare etc.
They have always supported me from a distance, but never hands on.
But they are all good in other ways and have helped me financially and have been good at childcare etc.
They have always supported me from a distance, but never hands on.
Kat
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Wow great post!
My mum is completely unhorsey, and from coming off the lead rein to being about 25 I don't think she ever saw me ride. However she tries to help, and has been encouraging me to take the plunge and buy my own for the past few years. She even went as far as to offer to help, although quite what she thinks she'll do with an irish draught when she couldn't even lead a shetland I don't know!
She has been watching me compete more recently and although she finds dressage boring and I'm not convinced she actually has her eyes open when I jump........
She is quite happy to buy horsey things for christmas, help tie stocks, and once even hand made a pair of jodhs!
She's getting better though, she watches my nephew ride, and can see when he's got rising trot right, and she is so keen not to let him see her scared that she fed a big maxi cob some polos the other day.
My sister on the otherhand is a fab groom, always willing to get her hands dirty when I'm in my show gear, calls dressage tests for anyone who needs it, picks me up off the floor when I fall off, and only asks for a bag of chips in return!
My mum is completely unhorsey, and from coming off the lead rein to being about 25 I don't think she ever saw me ride. However she tries to help, and has been encouraging me to take the plunge and buy my own for the past few years. She even went as far as to offer to help, although quite what she thinks she'll do with an irish draught when she couldn't even lead a shetland I don't know!
She has been watching me compete more recently and although she finds dressage boring and I'm not convinced she actually has her eyes open when I jump........
She is quite happy to buy horsey things for christmas, help tie stocks, and once even hand made a pair of jodhs!
She's getting better though, she watches my nephew ride, and can see when he's got rising trot right, and she is so keen not to let him see her scared that she fed a big maxi cob some polos the other day.
My sister on the otherhand is a fab groom, always willing to get her hands dirty when I'm in my show gear, calls dressage tests for anyone who needs it, picks me up off the floor when I fall off, and only asks for a bag of chips in return!
Trackeroo
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I am 31 and couldn't manage without my mum. The horses live with her and although I do what I can, she tends to muck out while I ride and she feeds them am and pm. She does all the entering and she even lets me shout at her when I have ridden like a muppet and am cross with myself.. So thank you Mum - you are are an angel
Rachaelpink
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I'm 25 and my mum comes with me to all my shows and holds my horse for me while I walk the course and helps me muck the horsebox out after- thanks mum! I pay for it all (obviously) but she did lend me the money for my horse. Nice to know I'm not the only one!
Pidgeon
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I'm 38 and still rely on Mum and Dad to help out when I'm poorly and they do their best to come to all of our shows and help out the best they can. I'd be lost without them TBH
TarrSteps
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Wow, now I'm wondering how many people manage to keep horses without at least some support/encouragement from their parents!
Lill
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I have never relied on anyone in my family for the horses, I seem to be the only horsey person in my family!
I do however rely on another family somewhat
I do however rely on another family somewhat
Joss
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Seeing as my Mum has spotted this thread (she is a HHO lurker!) I had better give her a mention
I am lucky enough to have 2 very horsey parents. They both provided me with super ponies through my childhood & every type of help. Throughout my 20s I also used to pop home pretty frequently to use the arena, borrow the lorry etc, etc. Mum & Dad also would come to any event that I went to.
I now live far away up in Scotland so I am a bit far away for practical day to day help, although I do save up jobs for Mum's visits (mane/tail pulling etc
) Mum comes to as many events as she logistically can. I have now gained the help of my OH's parents who will look after my horses when I am away. OH's Mother will do everything except actually lead them so his Dad is chief leader!!
Both Parents have financial shares in my 2 horses
There is absolutely no way I could BE event without their help.
Me, a spoilt brat......... yup
I am lucky enough to have 2 very horsey parents. They both provided me with super ponies through my childhood & every type of help. Throughout my 20s I also used to pop home pretty frequently to use the arena, borrow the lorry etc, etc. Mum & Dad also would come to any event that I went to.
I now live far away up in Scotland so I am a bit far away for practical day to day help, although I do save up jobs for Mum's visits (mane/tail pulling etc
Both Parents have financial shares in my 2 horses
Me, a spoilt brat......... yup
SpottedCat
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Just to make TarrSteps feel better: Good god no!
My mother's philosophy on horses is one end bites, the other end kicks and the bit in the middle is uncomfortable. I had a pony on loan as a child, and the deal was I did absolutely everything myself - which I did.
My mum did loan me the money to buy the one I have - less about the horse, more about stopping me getting out a loan, her prerogative and since I funded myself completely from leaving home at the age of 17 half way through a-levels I am not above a bit of financial help now and again since the rest of the world seems to do it the other way around (ie help their children and have them living at home when they are in full time education then stop when they are financially independent and earning!).
So no, I don't rely on her at all, she has nothing to do with the horse, and I still do everything myself!
My mother's philosophy on horses is one end bites, the other end kicks and the bit in the middle is uncomfortable. I had a pony on loan as a child, and the deal was I did absolutely everything myself - which I did.
My mum did loan me the money to buy the one I have - less about the horse, more about stopping me getting out a loan, her prerogative and since I funded myself completely from leaving home at the age of 17 half way through a-levels I am not above a bit of financial help now and again since the rest of the world seems to do it the other way around (ie help their children and have them living at home when they are in full time education then stop when they are financially independent and earning!).
So no, I don't rely on her at all, she has nothing to do with the horse, and I still do everything myself!