tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post4691410351520428894..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Riding With Old CowboysJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-71946435227787864052012-06-22T14:54:30.015-07:002012-06-22T14:54:30.015-07:00I think it's great that you're exposing yo...I think it's great that you're exposing your son to the old cowboys. Of course, in any sport there is good and bad but you're there to show him how to stand up to abuse and also give him a difference of opinion in their political outlooks. And how they feel about women is just old hat and I'm sure he's learned what he needs to know from having a mom who is strong and intelligent. <br /><br />I exposed my kids to some of the old folks at barns and shows too. We didn't do the cattle thing or western riding but there was still a lot to learn from the older jumper riders. Again, good and bad. But it gives them an idea of the world and shows them everything isn't candy and roses. They also learned not to be little princesses and can all do their own tacking, grooming and doctoring with horses. There is no substitute for being exposed to many different personalities and different ways of doing things.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-26309637183107092702012-06-15T08:13:51.887-07:002012-06-15T08:13:51.887-07:00I couldn't agree with you more, Joyce!I couldn't agree with you more, Joyce!Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-61085878939001755442012-06-14T18:54:18.108-07:002012-06-14T18:54:18.108-07:00Oh yeah, my father-in-law was a lot like the old c...Oh yeah, my father-in-law was a lot like the old cowboys. Only he was an old logger and dairyman. We made sure that the son got to spend a bit of time with grandpa and get a sense of the old times with him. He still remembers those times as an adult.<br /><br />Doesn't hurt for a kid to see active and involved older folks in the same activity. Plus those old guys can teach him a lot of stuff. Good and bad...and you can help him learn how to handle differences of opinion while still being respectful. Lots to learn there!Joyce Reynolds-Wardhttp://www.joycereynoldsward.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-83822398215745125202012-06-14T17:11:19.312-07:002012-06-14T17:11:19.312-07:00Thanks kel and Aarene. I knew you two would both g...Thanks kel and Aarene. I knew you two would both get what I mean.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-38753789483498151522012-06-14T09:39:33.962-07:002012-06-14T09:39:33.962-07:00I'm a huge believer in allowing a BUNCH of adu...I'm a huge believer in allowing a BUNCH of adults raise each kid, especially as the kid reaches adolescence. Parents can't provide the triangulation that an older generation can offer; your cowboys had "been there, done that" when WE were kids, and they haven't forgotten how the world works...and they've got the time to pass along what they've learned. <br /><br />When we are that age, it will be our turn to help raise other folks' kids. It's only fair to be ready for that!<br /><br />Hooray for you and for your son, to take advantage of everything (the good and the not-recommended-for-prime-time) these cowboys can offer.AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-23261936674783065622012-06-14T08:53:04.981-07:002012-06-14T08:53:04.981-07:00I totally get what you are saying. There is somet...I totally get what you are saying. There is something about older gentlemen - there kindness, patience, humility, and respect for life in general that draws me in. He is a lucky boy to have them in his life and you for recognizing how important it is. <br /><br />And as a perk... look at all the great stories he is going to get to retell to his children. :)horsegeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614136458074519322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-18512706698936630842012-06-14T05:45:17.054-07:002012-06-14T05:45:17.054-07:00Thanks, Alison. My son really loves riding at the ...Thanks, Alison. My son really loves riding at the arena--and I think its been good for him to learn from the "old cowboys".Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-4064150901759583112012-06-14T04:43:34.314-07:002012-06-14T04:43:34.314-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011280128300925848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-2833716275802837732012-06-13T18:22:12.074-07:002012-06-13T18:22:12.074-07:00Love your description of these 'good ol' c...Love your description of these 'good ol' cowboys.' It's like the farmers I live near. Lots to admire . . . and some not so much.<br /><br /> I would love to be in your son's shoes, learning the art of roping and rounding in such an easy way. What a great experience!Alisonhttp://www.alisonhartbooks.comnoreply@blogger.com