tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post1485687715651516368..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: Rachel and Grandma and the Arabian Horse Crash and Burn!Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-21739883052467005762008-01-26T19:14:00.000-08:002008-01-26T19:14:00.000-08:00I was lucky enough (well I begged from the time I ...I was lucky enough (well I begged from the time I was four) to get my first horse when I was 12. I remember what happened to my horses in the care of others....not good...and it was always so upsetting. I hope everything worked out ok for you and your horse. (P.S. I need to program myself to use the computer each time I can't spell...I keep forgetting LOL) You're still a 10 in my book :)Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045740834149432902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-38801855260786575152008-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:32:00.000-08:00I am so sorry that she didn't get the clue after b...I am so sorry that she didn't get the clue after being "restricted" from riding.<BR/><BR/>Glad you are on top of this, imagine what would happen if you weren't the kind to pay attention.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait for the next installment of this real life saga.TnTConnecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868281033919053366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-37467616212682460392008-01-26T05:28:00.000-08:002008-01-26T05:28:00.000-08:00Wow, how absolutely horrible, that she has neglect...Wow, how absolutely horrible, that she has neglected this beautiful horse that she was given the privelage to ride. I look forward to your next installment to see how you handled this problem.<BR/><BR/>My oldest has lost the passion, and really I wonder if the passion was mine and I was inflicting it on her. At any rate, she still rides but as far as I can see she is being responsible. (fingers crossed)Kathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057258440763363962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-59390735446344963012008-01-25T20:22:00.000-08:002008-01-25T20:22:00.000-08:00Good for you! I hope whatever needs to click in h...Good for you! I hope whatever needs to click in her brain does it soon!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435863531654999329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-86780551849132464022008-01-25T19:50:00.000-08:002008-01-25T19:50:00.000-08:00I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe later on she will be...I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe later on she will be more grown up and you could try again...Original Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08503068909740890309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67730533539867704452008-01-25T19:21:00.000-08:002008-01-25T19:21:00.000-08:00i knew this was a problem you were battling with a...i knew this was a problem you were battling with and had been worrying you badly and am glad to be hearing how you have come to terms and started sortin this dilemma out. It is not easy to instill responsibility in our children or grandchildren, the youth of today is so different to what it was "in our day" LOL.<BR/><BR/>My daughter and I are estranged, she thinks I am the most dreadful person in the world and cant see what she had done to drive this wedge (i dont say it is all her fault ... long story) and during the last few years we had together she put her friends before me in every way, the peer pressure is tremendous.<BR/><BR/>Will be watching out for the next edition.<BR/><BR/>LoriLori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-61484660552497943592008-01-25T18:39:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:39:00.000-08:00arbraham, thanks for the support. It's not always ...arbraham, thanks for the support. It's not always easy to make the kid accountable.<BR/><BR/>molly, I believe that she will be sorry some day. I hope that she can figure this out now instead of later so she doesn't totally miss out.<BR/><BR/>equinespirit, she does have a friend there in the barn who is very much on her case about how lucky she is and how she should be grateful. Only time will tell if this sinks in. This story is not over by any means.<BR/><BR/>dressagemom, it would be for me as well. We'll just have to wait and see how this goes for Rachel.<BR/><BR/>billie, welcome! we're happy to have you.<BR/><BR/>mrs mom, that is the name of the game. Example is the best way I know to teach.<BR/><BR/>deanna, it sure is a catch 22, I think. But we will see.<BR/><BR/>kbryan, I think that Rachel hasn't a clue what her "heart" is about this. She is torn between it and her need to be accepted by her friends. Unfortunately those friends don't get horses at all. It is not over yet.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-21188824993141498382008-01-25T18:15:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:15:00.000-08:00Well, it seems to me that her heart is just not "t...Well, it seems to me that her heart is just not "there" when it comes to horses. You cannot blame her dyslexia, that has nothing to do with the care of animal. Your heart is in tune with your horses and their care, hers is not and never will be. That's OK, it is just not her "thing". Move on and find some barn girls or boys whose hearts are really into horses. <BR/><BR/>No one is right or wrong in this situation as it stands (yet). You will find more eagar and able students elsewhere. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for keeping us updated. Your horses are beautiful and it is always a pleasure to hear you speak about them.kbryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187720440354808348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-63491892176520358772008-01-25T18:13:00.000-08:002008-01-25T18:13:00.000-08:00I agree with equine spirit, she needs to talk to s...I agree with equine spirit, she needs to talk to some kids who don't get her opportunity. <BR/><BR/>It always seems the kids with the most opportunity take horses for granted.<BR/><BR/>DeannaDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11248012197291099658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-76127356569311004852008-01-25T15:14:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:14:00.000-08:00Leadership by Example MiKael. Excellent on your pa...Leadership by Example MiKael. Excellent on your part. Maybe some day these lessons in proper and good stewardship will pay off for the young lady in question. <BR/><BR/>In the meantime, keep the duct tape handy- I am quite sure you can find uses for it with her! ;)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work keeping her in line.Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-5654885743947062152008-01-25T09:58:00.000-08:002008-01-25T09:58:00.000-08:00Hi, Mikael,It's my first visit and I'm going to ha...Hi, Mikael,<BR/><BR/>It's my first visit and I'm going to have to take some time later in the day to come back when I can read for awhile - lots of great material to sit with!<BR/><BR/>I've visited your other blogs too and feel the same way about them.<BR/><BR/>Happy to find your place!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-26912600551236798402008-01-25T09:45:00.000-08:002008-01-25T09:45:00.000-08:00Not being able to ride would be a wake-up call for...Not being able to ride would be a wake-up call for me. Hopefully she'll get her act together!Dressage Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741448152235721941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-53250360659571392582008-01-25T05:41:00.000-08:002008-01-25T05:41:00.000-08:00Oh man...she needs to speak with other girls and b...Oh man...she needs to speak with other girls and boys who love horses but can't work with them due to lack of funds, parental/family support, etc. Maybe then she'd realize how truly lucky she is and the work to care for them is worth the effort. Anyway, good luck and I hope she starts coming around soon. I can only imagine how frustrated/angry you are...((HUGS!!))EquineSpirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041573346910499278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-47438764669909099652008-01-25T05:25:00.000-08:002008-01-25T05:25:00.000-08:00Yes it's responsibility and so much more. She'll ...Yes it's responsibility and so much more. She'll be sorry someday she tried to shortcut this opportunity.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331876220972088597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-34987099497141871062008-01-25T02:14:00.000-08:002008-01-25T02:14:00.000-08:00"being a responsible horse woman." Good for you. W..."being a responsible horse woman." Good for you. We all need more lessons in life and our caring for our neighbors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com