tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post7631890653603250868..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Sometimes I wonder...Jami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-41143916311667342452008-06-18T03:31:00.000-07:002008-06-18T03:31:00.000-07:00I understand all of your concerns. My horse was al...I understand all of your concerns. My horse was also 17.2 hands and started his career in the hunter ring, I also got him when he was 3. After a long and successful career he started to sour and really hated showing. So I semi-retired him, and he just hung out and we worked lightly at home and did fun things. My daughter took him fox-hunting which he loved and he reinvented himself and did a little beginning dressage which he really took to with gusto. I had planned on showing him last year in the lower levels, but unfortunately he coliced and I had to let him go. He was 18, so my thoughts on showing... If you and your horse like it, do it and if it's not as enjoyable as it used to be do what makes you and your horse happy. I'm sure whatever you decide will work for you and your mare.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-80217811154490880922008-06-16T05:37:00.000-07:002008-06-16T05:37:00.000-07:00The last time I showed, was in 2001. It was a nice...The last time I showed, was in 2001. It was a nice QH colt, and we showed in hand at our local open shows. (Since we were int he midst of "QH Show Country", we had some tough competitors even for a local open show...) I stopped on the day that a person I once had a lot of respect for approached me at the behest of some of the QH regulars, and "invited" my colt to show with them, in the QH series coming up, and LOOSE, so they would get more points on THEIR colts. <BR/><BR/>Everything about showing stopped being fun for me right then and there. Every once in a while, I think it would be fun to learn a new skill and try the show ring ina different venue, but it never lasts long. These days, I pretty much just stick to trails, when there is a horse here sound enough to ride that is... ;) (I love rehab horses! Its just awesome to help them get back to health again...)<BR/><BR/>At any rate Jami- Kudos to you for taking care of your mare, and caring about her as you do. Whatever you two decide will work out! Also best of luck in getting your writing career going! Looking forward to Part Two about this as well!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-31716350386150650202008-06-15T09:20:00.000-07:002008-06-15T09:20:00.000-07:00Absolutely no offense taken, Laura. I know what yo...Absolutely no offense taken, Laura. I know what you mean. The choice we each make is hopefully the right one for us.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-38392557636110408072008-06-15T09:05:00.000-07:002008-06-15T09:05:00.000-07:00Oh, and I don't mean to imply that choosing not to...Oh, and I don't mean to imply that choosing not to show is the right choice. I think either choice can be a good one, as you are making the choice in such a responsible, aware fashion. Good luck to you at your next show, and it sounds like you are a great horse owner. Your mare is fortunate that she has you!Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-67599931977929337752008-06-15T09:01:00.000-07:002008-06-15T09:01:00.000-07:00What a great post. I went through a very similar s...What a great post. I went through a very similar struggle almost ten years ago now, and I guess you know what I decided. Haven't been to a competition since (and they once were my whole life, or so it seemed). I still own lots of horses and have all kinds of fun with them, so that choice worked for me. Applause to you for taking such good care of your mare and really wanting to do the right thing for her.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.com