Pony Club-don't know if I can face another season!

You sound like you're quite competitive, but there is a choice.

I did pony club with mine when they were small, but when I faced the prospect of the fifth child (that's 5 muddy ponies to drag out of a field, and 5 lots of children to get ready!), I just couldn't face it.

We've been happy hackers ever since, and whilst our attire may be incorrect, our riding sloppy and our standard of turnout appalling, we have a great deal of fun, and no pressure at all.
 
SusieT said:
TBH I would think you quite unkind to stop your eldest in her last season whens he isp resumeably at the peak of her abilities. MG is such good fun for kids, most of us who did it as kids wish we could continue for longer-if she enjoys it I would keep doing it for one more season-I'd probably tell youngest this was the last season if I was very annoyed by it all.
However-the kids who attend all the practices will be the ones who run -how were the trainers nasty?
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I find your lack of compassion for the OP quite unkind, i dont think you know what its like to be completely worn out throwing a statement like that out.
Well heres my tuppence worth OP, youre entitled to a life in this family as well, it sounds like youve turned yourself inside out for your kids and thats comendable but it sounds like you need some time to kick back and get off the merry go round that is MG,is there nobody else who can take over some of the running around for you to practices etc ? My friends daughter did it and completely ran herself into the ground between working and looking after horses, making practices and fundraising she quite literally had no life, her skin broke down and she was exausted and miserable all the time. As others have said your daughters have other horse pursuits and comps they can go to, you might even get to some things with your own horse ....... You know have a bit of a life for yourself !! Its not like youre selling the ponies out from under them.
NEWSFLASH .... Youre a mum, and a bloody good one by the sound of it, but youre not a slave or a servant, if they want to continue they need to help figure out how to bring help on board that lets you have a life as well.
 
mary christmas said:
I find your lack of compassion for the OP quite unkind, i dont think you know what its like to be completely worn out throwing a statement like that out.
Well heres my tuppence worth OP, youre entitled to a life in this family as well, it sounds like youve turned yourself inside out for your kids and thats comendable but it sounds like you need some time to kick back and get off the merry go round that is MG,is there nobody else who can take over some of the running around for you to practices etc ? My friends daughter did it and completely ran herself into the ground between working and looking after horses, making practices and fundraising she quite literally had no life, her skin broke down and she was exausted and miserable all the time. As others have said your daughters have other horse pursuits and comps they can go to, you might even get to some things with your own horse ....... You know have a bit of a life for yourself !! Its not like youre selling the ponies out from under them.
NEWSFLASH .... Youre a mum, and a bloody good one by the sound of it, but youre not a slave or a servant, if they want to continue they need to help figure out how to bring help on board that lets you have a life as well.
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Agree. Got to be honest, I just couldn't hack it. You've been a fantastic dedicated Mum for the last few seasons, I don't think anyone would blame you if you decided you're not doing it any more. I feel a bit sad for your other daughter too. It would be awful if she lost interest entirely because she isn't having the fun that your other daughter is. As a Mum myself I know only too well how hard it is to balance everything.

When my twins were young they were members of the local junior football team. For 3 freezing cold Winters we stood shivering by the side of the pitch while they played. After that we just decided we couldn't do it any more. They weren't getting picked so much anyway and I was surprised to find that they actually weren't bothered when we told them. I think they were a bit tired of it themselves but were afraid they'd be letting the team down.

Would it be possible to find something else that all three of you could enjoy? My daughter is thinking of giving up PC next year and joining the local RC instead which will be great as we can all go to the shows together and all have a go at something.

Good luck whatever you decide. :)
 
No one else to take them, it falls entirely to me. We are still undecided, but I have found the replies to this thread to be really supportive, and I don't feel quite so bad. You can't please everyone!
 
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