Phoebe Buckley is hanging up her boots!

Yes, to whoever went back to putting stuff on twitter - I get in trouble every few months for posting something which rubs someone up the wrong way! Some people are just blunt and open like that and I know I have friends who are the same. If I need an honest opinion, lets just say I know where I can go to get one. I wouldn't have it any other way. Don't just show you're a human - show you're an individual and your background is all part of what you are today. Same as the rest of us! Good luck for the future and live your life for you. :)
 
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Well when I have met you (in passing) you have always been smiley and approachable, which cannot be said about other high profile riders. I have seen you stop and talk to children who wanted a quick word with a hero and always seem genuinely interested.

Fact is, going back to the name calling, the best horsemen come from common stock, not the aristocracy, and I reckon a lot of riders would give their back teeth for a little genetic Romany magic in their blood!

You cannot ever do right - if you are someone like WFP then you are sniped about because you were born with money, if you are you you are sniped about because of your heritage....fact is the reason you all do so well is because you have dedication and talent and people are envious of that...that's life!

And as for airing your heart on your sleeve, oh my, have I done that here over the years and been punished for it, to the point that I also sat, sobbing, wondering how people could be so cruel.

All the best for the future.
 
I don't normally join in with these discussions, but, "Good Post Weezy".

That's that out of the way, now can any one tell me how they get PB to reply to her AP messages? :p;):D

Alec.
 
Alec Swan said:
I don't normally join in with these discussions, but, "Good Post Weezy".

That's that out of the way, now can any one tell me how they get PB to reply to her AP messages? :p;):D

Alec.
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Hi , I'm terrible at using this on here!
Not sure how to reply! Or even see the messages!
 
I was gutted to see this on twitter. I am an avid team Phoebe follower!

I think you have to be mad as a bag of spanners to even consider throwing yourself around badminton on any horse let alone on a feisty little firecracker like Frosty - no wonder you are so good at your job!

I love the fact that what you see is what you get with you. There is no plastic cosmetic fascade you are you and your passionate and fesity - all the things that make you a formidable eventer are the things that people have been commenting on. Don't change for them the horse world needs some of the real world in it!!!

I loved following you online and your take me to the rodeo is still one of my all time favourite youtube clips.

Please start up a blog or website for your work and keep us up to date. I wish you lots of happiness in the future, I hope you're back closer to home now xxx
 
Weezy said:
Well when I have met you (in passing) you have always been smiley and approachable, which cannot be said about other high profile riders. I have seen you stop and talk to children who wanted a quick word with a hero and always seem genuinely interested.

Fact is, going back to the name calling, the best horsemen come from common stock, not the aristocracy, and I reckon a lot of riders would give their back teeth for a little genetic Romany magic in their blood!

You cannot ever do right - if you are someone like WFP then you are sniped about because you were born with money, if you are you you are sniped about because of your heritage....fact is the reason you all do so well is because you have dedication and talent and people are envious of that...that's life!

And as for airing your heart on your sleeve, oh my, have I done that here over the years and been punished for it, to the point that I also sat, sobbing, wondering how people could be so cruel.

All the best for the future.
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Completely agree with this. It's called jealousy. I think you're a great teacher, had a fab clinic with you once and your upfront forthright attitude is refreshing! :-) I wonder if when the people that bitch about you 'resign' 12,000+ people will read a forum thread about it???!
 
Actually I do follow you on twitter and while I can agree from a distance that some things are better kept off it, I also appreciate I am considerably older than you and often think I am very glad twitter, FB etc was not around in my younger and more hot headed days.

But to get back to the point about bullying (which it is), the point is that some people will circle and try to find a "weak" spot. It's rather irrelevant that you have gipsy blood in you somewhere (rather romantic I thought!), bullies will always try to find something to have a go at another person about. it's the same way an alcoholic will blame other people and will always try to hit their weak areas.

So chin-up, you really need to stop paying attention to the opinions of people who you neither like or respect, they absolutely do not merit your concern or worries. We have all had nasty ex OH's who make you question your own judgement and are foul so right there with you on that one

You have achieved a lot of success so build on that and do what you want to do.
 
Who was it used to have on their signature "Those who matter don't mind & those who mind don't matter". I have found it a useful phrase to remember on many an occasion.
 
Can I make a completely random comment here!! David Essex, I believe has romany blood in his genes. Now I know that defines me as a woman of a certain age but my god, was he gorgeous and talented (I know, I know, you wont all agree but you get my drift) I have no idea whether he ever met with prejudice as a young man but it hasnt stopped him being extremely successful and extremely rich!!! Phoebe, Ive never met you, dont know much about you but what I do know is that you are an extremely gifted horseman, with a natural feel that is probably inherited somewhere down the line. Please dont give it up completely, try and find the strength to follow you own line. Im too old to bother with twitter and facebook, simply cant see the point of them, and when you hear stories like this Im glad I dont. Hope to see you out and about at the big stuff and doing well. Chin up girl x
 
I don't know you at all, but maybe give up twitter, instead of the riding.. at least for a while, then they can't DM you, and if you suspend your account they'll know you won't be reading anything they put up about you.

Take the higher ground.
 
rachyblue said:
I don't know you at all, but maybe give up twitter, instead of the riding.. at least for a while, then they can't DM you, and if you suspend your account they'll know you won't be reading anything they put up about you.

Take the higher ground.
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First sensible post!
 
I enjoy your posts on facebook and don't think there is anything wrong with being open about who you are, where you're from and your feelings right now. People like to shut away their emotions and think showing them is unprofessional, well if you're still winning and still doing well then its irrelevant!

People making these horrible comments are just showing themselves up as ridiculous and petty.
 
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