Pondering,whilst sat in front of the fire!!!

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I am now house bond today with my little boy,who is ill,normally i would be outside doing the horses.It isnt really a hardship,as its so cold outside,and the wood burner is roaring!!!
It got me thinking about why we have these animals,especially as in the last 10 years i have had 2 fairly bad accidents involving horses.First one i got kicked and now my leg is permenantly damaged and have to wear a plastic splint to hold me together.The second one,i lost my finger when a horse reared up and pulled away,and the rope got caught around my finger.
I could never see my life without horses though!!!!
 
I know what you mean!

They cost so much money, heartache, stress and worry but I think all the good outweighs the bad a million times :D

I love horses :)
 
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lol it is very strange, that even when Im freezing cold and wet and upto my armpits in shite and mud and suffering frostbite I never ever think Why am I doing this?? Its such an ingrained lifestyle, Its as natural as breathing!

But non-horsey friends are regularly baffled why I would choose to spend large parts of my day shovelling shite, being cold and dirty, and risking injury through riding on a daily basis instead of shopping for handbags at bluewater!lol, how we are friends I do not know....:D

although dont get me wrong, I too am having days in front of the fire at the mo ( 2nd baby due in 5days!) and it is nice to have a small break especially in this weather, but I couldnt do it longterm, and Im missing having a structure to the day lol!
 
Don't think!! Just enjoy the warmth of the burner and time out! If you read too many posts on here re injuries and accidents, I think anyone sane would stop riding. Hope your boy's feeling better soon,

Best wishes from one broken backed & ankle (recovering) flu ridden rider.

Is it too early for mulled wine? Or would the sloe gin be ready yet? Purely medicinal!
 
Its a strange thing isn't it :p

You would think that any sane person would be tucked up warm beside the fire etc and not stood on one leg breaking the ice in the water trough with the other and loving every moment of it :rolleyes: :p :D

I can honestly say that I am at my happiest and most content when I'm with horses. I had a break from horses for the best part of 20 years while I had the kids etc but couldn't be away from them like that again.Did my head in when I couldn't do anything when I came off and fractured my ankle earlier this year and that was only a matter of weeks
 
Did someone say mulled wine???..........never too early!
Im sure i will soon get bored of sitting in by the fire.Having said that i have done stables this morning,and got my sons horse ready for hunting tomorrow,if we arent snowed off,and im also recovering from a torn ligament in my ankle!Must be mad!!! Now for an afternoon of mending rugs in front of the fire!:rolleyes:
 
They are the reason I get out of bed in a morning, well apart from the other chores and nice things in life, to me, I work to keep my horses, sad but I don't have children and I don't particually do anything else, my life revolves around them and my husband, always has done, hopefully always will do.
 
I wouldnt have anything in my life if it wasnt for my horses......could never imagine life without them.....even though sometimes i think im completly insane!:rolleyes:
 
My colleagues and friends think I am mental - the early mornings, the cold, the money, the sleep deprevation - but I had 6 months without horses after both of mine died and my housemate and boyfriend both seperately described me as like a caged lion - I just didn't know what to do with myself....

There is something wonderful about having a reason to do things, a structure to your day and all that fresh air. I genuinely believe horses are good for your soul.
 
I think we've all just had too many bumps on the head
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we're not normal....!!!
 
lol, im so jealous of you guys.

my oh doesnt seem to understand just how deep a love of horses can go and what it can do for your soul.

last time i was stressed i went and sat stroking our friends old mare, she had her head in my lap and literally all the worries melted away.
 
I have no family so am pretty much alone, dont work now so no work colleagues to natter with, when Im with the horses I never feel lonely, even if there is no one else at the yard.
Do dread when Im too old to have them
 
When I had my horse last winter and he was on diy, i used to dread going to the yard in bad weather, but once I was there, i thoroughly enjoyed it. Even getting wet, cold etc. I think it made me appreciate the warmth alot more!!
 
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