Gingerwitch
Well-Known Member
So one of the kids I gave adopted at the yard does not want to canter, gallop or jump. Dad appears to think child is a future professional rider. Kid just wants to plod.
Told this morning that she needs pushing out of her comfort zone.
I only want to have a relaxed hack I don't mind the kids coming with me but don't feel its appropriate that I am pushing/forcing the kid and tbh i have enough drama in my workload.
I am happy to escort the kids but don't want the drama and starting to think what have I done by taking them out.
By the way mum and dad have separated and kid does not want to jump or gallop.... but won't tell mum or dad. I feel sorry for kid but am feeling that I want to avoid them as I just don't want the pressure or stress, I was drilled when we got back about the ride, where did we trot, canter what did we jump etc.
What would you do as it does seem that mum and dad are competing and poor kid is in the middle.
I can't do fixed arrangements due to work commitments but am now feeling guilty about. saying I cant ride at x time or if I am a little late being ready. They want to ride at 9, but if I am having an issue with one of my others I may be running a little late. Not much but I am feeling a bit hounded.
Told this morning that she needs pushing out of her comfort zone.
I only want to have a relaxed hack I don't mind the kids coming with me but don't feel its appropriate that I am pushing/forcing the kid and tbh i have enough drama in my workload.
I am happy to escort the kids but don't want the drama and starting to think what have I done by taking them out.
By the way mum and dad have separated and kid does not want to jump or gallop.... but won't tell mum or dad. I feel sorry for kid but am feeling that I want to avoid them as I just don't want the pressure or stress, I was drilled when we got back about the ride, where did we trot, canter what did we jump etc.
What would you do as it does seem that mum and dad are competing and poor kid is in the middle.
I can't do fixed arrangements due to work commitments but am now feeling guilty about. saying I cant ride at x time or if I am a little late being ready. They want to ride at 9, but if I am having an issue with one of my others I may be running a little late. Not much but I am feeling a bit hounded.