Phoebe Buckley is hanging up her boots!

Is she though?! PB's twitter feed is on the 'erratic' side...wouldn't be surprised if it were to do with one of the spats she's having :p
 
Looks more like she's just not concentrating solely on ridden work?? Moving more to the bloodstock side. She's appeared to be more excited by the prospects of her NH horses than eventers of late.
 
I could say something very un PC, but won't. Lets just hope that whatever avenue she takes she continues to develop her skills in how to present herself in public/professional manner.
 
ihatework said:
I could say something very un PC, but won't. Lets just hope that whatever avenue she takes she continues to develop her skills in how to present herself in public/professional manner.
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I wouldn't if I were you, she's quick to threaten to sue :p

Agree entirely - I liked her as a rider a lot, but since following her on twitter, I wouldn't send a horse to her if I was paid to!
 
But is it her job to be professional on twitter? Arguably, her job is to ride horses well. What she does in her free time is totally up to her, as long as it's legal.

It's an area that interests me, because of the rise of twitter usage as a promotional tool and then facebook as well. If it's a personal feed, then should it be used by others to judge your skills on a horse? In all honesty, I do think if your feed isn't private you need to be careful, and try and be professional. And I don't think dealing with anything publicly is a good idea- it's messy and a bit awkward.

It would be a pity of she did, as she's only just getting back out this year I thought...
 
Can't quote on phone but it's a shame re ihatework & jess's comments as the first website ( didn't an HHOer set it up and manage it?) was really good. The on camera pieces were well presented and IMO put across a good brand.

I can't make head nor tail of Twitter but back in the day when I was on Faceache I unfollowed for the same reasons as bgb.

Perhaps people in any sort of spotlight should have a personal/ private page and a "shop front" page. I like(d) reading about the training and different horses, comps, etc not boyfriend/stalker/arguement dramas
 
Lolo said:
But is it her job to be professional on twitter? Arguably, her job is to ride horses well. What she does in her free time is totally up to her, as long as it's legal.

It's an area that interests me, because of the rise of twitter usage as a promotional tool and then facebook as well. If it's a personal feed, then should it be used by others to judge your skills on a horse? In all honesty, I do think if your feed isn't private you need to be careful, and try and be professional. And I don't think dealing with anything publicly is a good idea- it's messy and a bit awkward.

It would be a pity of she did, as she's only just getting back out this year I thought...
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Unfortunately any professional in the public eye, and using social media, will have their profession and private dealings linked should they choose to make matters public.

I don't follow twitter at all. But I can very much imagine the goings on. I only hope any other parties involved haven't risen to the bait and dragged themselves down to a level beneath them. And whatever anyone reads, always bear in mind there are 2+ sides to a story, and some parties may exaggerate, twist or downright lie.
 
Lolo said:
But is it her job to be professional on twitter? Arguably, her job is to ride horses well. What she does in her free time is totally up to her, as long as it's legal.

It's an area that interests me, because of the rise of twitter usage as a promotional tool and then facebook as well. If it's a personal feed, then should it be used by others to judge your skills on a horse? In all honesty, I do think if your feed isn't private you need to be careful, and try and be professional. And I don't think dealing with anything publicly is a good idea- it's messy and a bit awkward.

It would be a pity of she did, as she's only just getting back out this year I thought...
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Not her job as such no, but her job is getting people to send horses to her to ride - and if she doesn't portray herself in a professional way, it's inevitably going to put people off.

She is very keen to talk about how many followers she has, and is a very active tweeter....if she didn't want it affecting her public profile or business, then she needs to change the way she goes about her social media-ing (yes, that's a new verb, copyright Twiglet :p)
 
ihatework said:
Unfortunately any professional in the public eye, and using social media, will have their profession and private dealings linked should they choose to make matters public.

I don't follow twitter at all. But I can very much imagine the goings on. I only hope any other parties involved haven't risen to the bait and dragged themselves down to a level beneath them. And whatever anyone reads, always bear in mind there are 2+ sides to a story, and some parties may exaggerate, twist or downright lie.
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From what I can see there's a whole bunch of people sniping and posting about each other - it all seems very playground!
 
Hello everyone , seeing as this is about me I thought I'd reply in person ... I am indeed cutting back on my riding because of the fact that being honest as I always am - stuff like this..
Twiglet .. You say i am quick to threaten .. But who? And you I'm sure have proof?
It's not play ground sniping .. I have been racially targeted , called a dirty gypo .. Told to ****** off back to my dirty caravan .. The list of comments is endless and all saved on my phone but of course I can't be open on my private twitter account about this , I never have been interested in "getting horses sent to me" simply because to do that id have to change who I was , not be honest upfront and show im in fact a human being with feelings.... If I was black or gay no one would ever be allowed to say those things , you know I read the comments above written about me and for a second I honestly thought - this could push me over the edge as everyone is all so quick to judge , point and laugh when no one knows what is truly going on behind closed doors.... The reason my ex , his best mate and his girlfriend have been calling me these names ? Because simply we broke up ... Yep that's it ... I got sent some DM privately to me they had also sent calling me every racist name under the sun .... But of course I cant talk about these because I'm the "nuts one" please everyone don't think I'm sitting here with steam coming out my ears because I'm not - I'm sitting here disappointed and heart broken as you know what I am only human and it's sad we judge people for being that ... But I'm sure everyone on here has never handled something badly or been so hurt they don't know how to hold it together ... You think long and hard about if it was you , your friend or your kid that had been told by a "bloodstock agent" & 2 whips of your local hunt that you were a piece of s**t and pi**ys like you should be dead and not allowed to mix with horsey folk .. And all because I spilt up with your boyfriend and him and his mates took a dislike to you ... Please reply as with everything I'd rather it was said out in the open than behind closed doors...
 
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PhoebeBuckley said:
Hello everyone , seeing as this is about me I thought I'd reply in person ... I am indeed cutting back on my riding because of the fact that being honest as I always am - stuff like this..
Twiglet .. You say i am quick to threaten .. But who? And you I'm sure have proof?
It's not play ground sniping .. I have been racially targeted , called a dirty gypo .. Told to ****** off back to my dirty caravan .. The list of comments is endless and all saved on my phone but of course I can't be open on my private twitter account about this , I never have been interested in "getting horses sent to me" simply because to do that id have to change who I was , not be honest upfront and show im in fact a human being with feelings.... If I was black or gay no one would ever be allowed to say those things , you know I read the comments above written about me and for a second I honestly thought - this could push me over the edge as everyone is all so quick to judge , point and laugh when no one knows what is truly going on behind closed doors.... The reason my ex , his best mate and his girlfriend have been calling me these names ? Because simply we broke up ... Yep that's it ... I got sent some DM privately to me they had also sent calling me every racist name under the sun .... But of course I cant talk about these because I'm the "nuts one" please everyone don't think I'm sitting here with steam coming out my ears because I'm not - I'm sitting here disappointed and heart broken as you know what I am human and it's sad we judge people for doing that ... But I'm sure everyone on here has never handled something badly or been so hurt they don't know how to hold it together ... You think long and hard about if it was you , your friend or your kid that had been told by a "bloodstock agent" & 2 whips of your local hunt that you were a piece of s**t and pi**ys like you should be dead and not allowed to mix with horsey folk .. And all because I spilt up with your boyfriend and him and his mates took a dislike to you ... Please reply as with everything I'd rather it was said out in the open than behind closed doors...
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I for one am saddened that you are cutting back on your riding, because I think you have a natural feel for a horse which is not something you can learn from a text book. Your a formidable jockey ;)
 
I don't know you but I used to really enjoy watching your videos and hearing about your progress. I hope you find a way to continue competing.

Sounds like you have been subjected to some horrific behaviour - have you considered going to the police? Racial harrassment is taken seriously nowadays, especially if you have witnesses to verbal exchanges or have kept the e-mails/texts.
 
Really sad to read this. Chin up, and concentrate your energy on your horses and your friends instead.
Anyone who's been the target of gossip knows how awful it is, but ultimately, you move on and it becomes unimportant.
Mean spirited people end up lonely and twisted.

I'd rather be you than them.
 
RachelBristol said:
I for one am saddened that you are cutting back on your riding, because I think you have a natural feel for a horse which is not something you can learn from a text book. Your a formidable jockey ;)
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Agree with this! I have no idea what's been going on, but to read Phoebes post makes me sad to think that someone so talented has almost been driven away from eventing - something she is clearly good at doing!

I totally understand that if the situation is incredibly 'messy' then the only solution may seem like leaving the horse scene altogether (to get rid of the grief) but I really hope that this doesn't happen.

Stick to the horses Phoebe and s*d everyone else!! One good thing about horses is that they never judge you or say the wrong things ;)
 
Booboos said:
I don't know you but I used to really enjoy watching your videos and hearing about your progress. I hope you find a way to continue competing.

Sounds like you have been subjected to some horrific behaviour - have you considered going to the police? Racial harrassment is taken seriously nowadays, especially if you have witnesses to verbal exchanges or have kept the e-mails/texts.
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Hi yes I've been to the police etc ... But I honestly don't want to cause/have the hassle , all I wanted was to be left to lick my wounds , feel sorry for myself ;) after a sad break up and then move on....
Every time I'd get a few steps forwards they rear there ugly head and if I'm honest it has driven me a bit crazy as I just wanted to be left and a lone was doing my best not to cause un wanted heart ache or trouble for anyone
 
horserider said:
Really sad to read this. Chin up, and concentrate your energy on your horses and your friends instead.
Anyone who's been the target of gossip knows how awful it is, but ultimately, you move on and it becomes unimportant.
Mean spirited people end up lonely and twisted.

I'd rather be you than them.
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Thank you , I'm trying too ... I'm just - believe it or not quite a softy at heart (don't tell anyone thou)
 
PhoebeBuckley said:
Hi yes I've been to the police etc ... But I honestly don't want to cause/have the hassle , all I wanted was to be left to lick my wounds , feel sorry for myself ;) after a sad break up and then move on....
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OMG you have almost quoted me after my recent break up! Too many people wanted to molly coddle me and its was only going to end up in me taking my bad moods out on them so I just asked to be left alone to lick my wounds, be grumpy, feel sorry for myself, and get on with it.

But looks like I didn't get as much bother in between as you.
 
HammieHamlet said:
Agree with this! I have no idea what's been going on, but to read Phoebes post makes me sad to think that someone so talented has almost been driven away from eventing - something she is clearly good at doing!

I totally understand that if the situation is incredibly 'messy' then the only solution may seem like leaving the horse scene altogether (to get rid of the grief) but I really hope that this doesn't happen.

Stick to the horses Phoebe and s*d everyone else!! One good thing about horses is that they never judge you or say the wrong things ;)
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Thanks! I have handled it a little badly ... Heart on sleeve kind of thing but that's me! Love or hate me I can't/won't change ... Thank you thou :)
 
horserider said:
Really sad to read this. Chin up, and concentrate your energy on your horses and your friends instead.
Anyone who's been the target of gossip knows how awful it is, but ultimately, you move on and it becomes unimportant.
Mean spirited people end up lonely and twisted.

I'd rather be you than them.
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agree with this. Use it to make you stronger. Ive had people try to knock me down and its hard not to let it get to you but just remember....your the one whos been round Badders how many of them can say that...in the horse world you are a far better person than them

with men...one door closes another opens you will find the right one.

Dont give up many of us think your fab :-)
 
PhoebeBuckley said:
Hello everyone , seeing as this is about me I thought I'd reply in person ... I am indeed cutting back on my riding because of the fact that being honest as I always am - stuff like this..
Twiglet .. You say i am quick to threaten .. But who? And you I'm sure have proof?
It's not play ground sniping .. I have been racially targeted , called a dirty gypo .. Told to ****** off back to my dirty caravan .. The list of comments is endless and all saved on my phone but of course I can't be open on my private twitter account about this , I never have been interested in "getting horses sent to me" simply because to do that id have to change who I was , not be honest upfront and show im in fact a human being with feelings.... If I was black or gay no one would ever be allowed to say those things , you know I read the comments above written about me and for a second I honestly thought - this could push me over the edge as everyone is all so quick to judge , point and laugh when no one knows what is truly going on behind closed doors.... The reason my ex , his best mate and his girlfriend have been calling me these names ? Because simply we broke up ... Yep that's it ... I got sent some DM privately to me they had also sent calling me every racist name under the sun .... But of course I cant talk about these because I'm the "nuts one" please everyone don't think I'm sitting here with steam coming out my ears because I'm not - I'm sitting here disappointed and heart broken as you know what I am only human and it's sad we judge people for being that ... But I'm sure everyone on here has never handled something badly or been so hurt they don't know how to hold it together ... You think long and hard about if it was you , your friend or your kid that had been told by a "bloodstock agent" & 2 whips of your local hunt that you were a piece of s**t and pi**ys like you should be dead and not allowed to mix with horsey folk .. And all because I spilt up with your boyfriend and him and his mates took a dislike to you ... Please reply as with everything I'd rather it was said out in the open than behind closed doors...
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How sad love watching you :( I wish you every success in whatever you do.. So awful when people judge when they dont know real fact's
 
I haven't done it yet... But I think it will hit me eventually and I will need to VENT! Especially as said ex is a selfish horrid little boy who has been horrid and finished with me by text after a a few years.

Yuk. Why have boys when you can have ponies eh?!
 
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