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Ode to our supporters

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I thought we could have a threat where we give a thanks to the ones that really support us in riding and/or owning our horses and everything that comes with it.

May I start? :wink:
I want to give a BIG thanks to my hubby. I got really lucky with him. When we were still dating we went to a state fair and saw some horses there and I was all over them of course. He said he would take lessons WITH me if I wanted too :shock: I stared at him for the rest of the day as if he were my hero :lol: Hi sister has 3 horses herself and he is SO supportive of my riding! He was the one that encouraged me to start taking lessons again and went around the area (I am PICKY! Bless his heart :lol:) to look for a trainer and did take lessons with me. Right now he doesn't take lessons, even though he wouldn't mind to. He comes to each of my lessons though and just works on stuff there. He asks my trainer questions too and is so sweet about it! He also asks me about a lot of stuff. He promised me a horse for my graduation (one as a reward, secondly as a motivation to finish quickly:wink:) and he promised me he won't bail on me like my parents did. Yes, my parents made it available to me and had they not gotten me classes I wouldn't have been able to ride horses, but none of them really care for horses, so it was always my thing alone and they never really joined me. They did promise me a horse, we even looked around at barns but then they said: Oh, no we're going to the US you can't have a horse. Not that I can't understand, but they knew that beforehand... My husband on the other hand even agrees to build me (and my SIL) a barn on our future land and he wants to have a horse as well (or ride my SILs, whichever is closer :wink:). It's so wonderful to see him read books and get all interested in it. He even said that once our stable runs well (ideally if I wish earlier too, but obviously if it runs well it will be safer to do) I can devote myself fully to it and he is fine with that! He is so supportive and I love him for it!
Ok, done with the praise, I know too much sappiness :lol:
your guy's turn! :D
 
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#2 ·
What a wonderful post, Kiara, and what a great idea!!

My shout-out goes to my dad first and foremost. He's been my tack-holder, boot-shiner, horse-hitch, poop-shoveler, and encouragement since I can remember. He's been there to support me through the highs and lows of my riding career thus far, and has been amazing at it.

A close (very close) second is my mom. She got me in riding in the first place when I was 4 and begged and pleaded for 6 months prior. She found a reputable stable, and when it relocated years later, she got me into Pony Club (even though I was too young haha) and was on the board. I had a terrible fall when I was 8 and she swore off my riding for about a decade, so I don't remember most of her involvement.

Thirdly was my "stable mom." She was my instructor of about 12 years, chose my first 2 horses for me, and made me the rider I am today. She took me under her wing and shaped me as a young woman to be the kind of rider that I am proud to say I am.

Fourth is my current instructor. She's been with me through hell and high water, and always knows what to say to make it better. Sure, we may have accidentally bought a horse together a few years ago.. but who doesn't make a stupid mistake like that every once in a while?? She's to this day one of my best friends.

Fifth is of course my boyfriend. He's my current horse-holder, poop-shoveler and encouragement. He's taken such a liking to the sport that he comes out to see my horse whenever he can. He's constantly asking questions and trying to learn more about the sport I call an obsession.


Those are my "top 5"... if I'm allowed to do more I will!!
 
#4 ·
Very sweet topic :D

Shout out #1-My boyfriend. He asks questions, he loves on my horse, he comes to watch me ride and takes pictures, and he never makes comments about how much time/money it all costs. He's encouraging and supportive and I love him.

Shout out #2-My mama. She let me start riding our friends' horses when I was a really little girl, shuttled me to lessons when I was a middle schooler, takes me on trail rides when I visit her in NM and always buys me cute horse-oriented gifts.

Shout out #3-My childhood best friend. She and I shared a major horse obsession growing up, and even though she doesn't ride anymore she'll let me bend her ear and bombard her with pictures.
 
#5 ·
Since you all do multiples, I will do more too :D
My parents-
even though they don't care so much for horses themselves they paid for my classes, took me there and all the good stuff. Just never went active in it (I'm a rebel, I don't play the family sport!:lol:)

My special friend-
she has her own horse and we always shared the love for horses. She always let me visit her at the stables and we would walk her horse (as we always walked our dogs :lol:). One time she boarded at a place that would not let you bring friends so she said I was her cousin just so I could come and see her. She even found someone at her stable that needed a lease, so we ended up riding at the same stable together for about a year. Good times...

My SIL-
newest supporter. She has 3 horses herself and is super experienced. My hub calls us soul mates :-p She wanted to sell me her foal, but she kept him because he was so ridiculously awesome. Plus I can't have a horse right now and he chased my dog. My horse shouldn't chase my dog :wink: Anyhow, we always give each other great horse gifts (I gave her a coke bottle holder for the saddle and she gave me a pink saddle blanket with black suede :cool: -even though I still lack a horse :lol:).
 
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