tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post342216082861071119..comments2023-06-05T05:17:54.438-04:00Comments on Tear Drop Winken: Not Just A HobbyMadeline C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-29710293055981641382014-01-20T16:23:20.675-05:002014-01-20T16:23:20.675-05:00Thats awesome that ya'll are helping make sure...Thats awesome that ya'll are helping make sure Lucy is Kate-safe when she's ready :)Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-61792024798548027792014-01-20T16:01:38.990-05:002014-01-20T16:01:38.990-05:00I miss you tons Bree! And you know if you were sti...I miss you tons Bree! And you know if you were still in you'd fit in perfectly with our little barn group (you'd love the new girls). Plus... now I have to build a shed for a pony...Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-16263992135947893532014-01-20T15:51:14.872-05:002014-01-20T15:51:14.872-05:00Part of me is like woah yeah, definitely more than...Part of me is like woah yeah, definitely more than a hobby, why would anyone say that! But then another part is like, well, I can understand the mistake. I grew up around horsey folks, so I knew, but I can see how someone might not know any better if they didn't know someone with horses. As for people wanting you to cut back to spend more time with them... that's pretty lame. The horse, in this case Brantley, is family. You aren't going to bail on family's NEEDS for a needy friend's WANTS and that should be obvious. My cats are my family, and they'd always come first (however, they need a lot less than a horse does... but still! If they needed more, they'd still be top of my list, so thats how i look at it) <br /><br />I'm always happy to go to the barn with you - i think its fun, and I love taking pictures. Too bad I'm in maine. I tried to get into the barn crowd here, but they're... different. Its not like with you in RI. I didnt go back again. Saddd. :(Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880729176288313251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-32313664496081867562014-01-20T15:44:49.062-05:002014-01-20T15:44:49.062-05:00Do whatever you can whenever you can. I have a fee...Do whatever you can whenever you can. I have a feeling that I won't make it all 100-days... But I'm trying! Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-40230730558001115302014-01-20T15:44:18.247-05:002014-01-20T15:44:18.247-05:00Of course! Plus, I love the experience. And the ho...Of course! Plus, I love the experience. And the horse... And you of course!Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-83446117888928729832014-01-20T15:43:49.437-05:002014-01-20T15:43:49.437-05:00That's why I love my barn friends now. I have ...That's why I love my barn friends now. I have friends that are passionate about things, but not like this. Or if they are, they still don't get it. They think of horses more like pets than what they actually are. A dog will always love you. A horse, you earn it. Big time. That's why when Kate introduced me to blogging, I loved it. Because you guys get it.Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-31507632640924021972014-01-20T15:42:37.421-05:002014-01-20T15:42:37.421-05:00That's really cute. I used to do the car thing...That's really cute. I used to do the car thing but I could only afford one or the other. I have had boyfriends in the past that came to the barn to "help" and ended up just complaining about how time-consuming it all is or they try really hard but you can tell they really don't want to be there. I just end up with the wrong people. One day!Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-47048732135277864752014-01-20T14:19:09.551-05:002014-01-20T14:19:09.551-05:00Lucy looks fabulous! Props to you for sticking thr...Lucy looks fabulous! Props to you for sticking through with the daily challenge with Brantley (groundwork totally counts in my book). I would love to try a 100 day challenge sometime but I know I can't be that consistent right now with the randomness of my jobs. I do get to work Charlie 3-5 times a week, depending how the baby training goes, so I figure that's pretty good for now. P.S. I love that quote you posted :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266542116386439088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-45533092666194590712014-01-20T14:04:46.415-05:002014-01-20T14:04:46.415-05:00Thank you again for all your hard work with Lucy. ...Thank you again for all your hard work with Lucy. She may not know it, but she appreciates it too ;) ;) ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-76349285487094494252014-01-20T12:51:09.442-05:002014-01-20T12:51:09.442-05:00I think the key is finding people who are also pas...I think the key is finding people who are also passionate about things in their life. If they aren't passionate about something then they can never understand. L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-79603824296110839322014-01-20T12:36:10.810-05:002014-01-20T12:36:10.810-05:00Lol, you're NOT doomed to be alone, it just ta...Lol, you're NOT doomed to be alone, it just takes a little extra searching. I do the whole car club thing (hubby had a Mustang when we met- perfect car right?) and he comes to the barn and takes pics/video. He's not super into horses, but likes being around them. They are growing on him though (who couldn't start to love horses?!) Its about finding hobbies that you and your SO can enjoy together, or do alone at the same time. :)Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-45287706335605011832014-01-20T08:25:51.840-05:002014-01-20T08:25:51.840-05:00The whole SO thing is a WHOOOLLEE other issue. It ...The whole SO thing is a WHOOOLLEE other issue. It usually takes about 6 months until they go, "Why don't you want to spend time with me?!" Sorry... I like getting up in the morning and going straight to the barn on my days off... I don't want to sleep in and cuddle. I'm doomed to be alone for all eternity so I'm with you on the "someday" thing. Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-82472393868039956622014-01-20T08:22:46.396-05:002014-01-20T08:22:46.396-05:00I've only had a little experience with mares, ...I've only had a little experience with mares, especially thoroughbred mares. I couldn't believe how offended she was that I let her make all the decisions. So far what I'm doing seems to be working though and with Amanda's help, we'll have a Kate-safe pony come Spring/Summer!Madeline C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14246076712179468308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-71736847648038567742014-01-19T23:40:19.873-05:002014-01-19T23:40:19.873-05:00Can totally relate to the quote. Most riders proba...Can totally relate to the quote. Most riders probably have. I feel like my non riding friends either truly accept it or we end up parting ways. Yes shoveling shit does come first sometimes. Sorry guys! But the horses have always been there and will continue to be there when you aren't. I envy the people that find horse loving SOs. Hopefully I'll find one too someday!<br /><br />Glad to read about your rides! Lots of saddle time! Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884053627728391449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715258041190257004.post-71926858416310184152014-01-19T22:47:55.325-05:002014-01-19T22:47:55.325-05:00Lucy is lucky to have you climb aboard, and it was...Lucy is lucky to have you climb aboard, and it wasn't mean, it was making a point that she needed to hear, because like you said, she could kill ya ;) Glad she was good overall. Mares, oiy.Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.com