12/04/2025
So, I have been thinking. Some people would say that is a very dangerous thing.. Any whoo I digress.....
There is a major disconnect between lifelong horse people and people who get into horses late in the game. I think even with some people there is even a level of disdain for some. I am not saying this is everyone. But I have noticed my own self, that some horse people act different around others if they aren't life longers. Horse people in general no matter English, Western, Ranching, Barrel racing, Hunter Jumper, Dressage, should be supporting one another. It is slowly becoming a dying way of life. We should all come together and try to preserve this way of life.
This life we get the privilege of living is such a blessing. One so many don't get the option to live or even know anything about. Some of us don't get into it, knowing much. Some get into knowing just enough willing to learn more. Some get into it blind as a dang bat. We should embrace one another and support each other. A lot of folks will not understand having horses is good till it isn't. Having horses is a sacrifice of certain lifestyles and vacations. While it can be seen as a luxury to some, it isn't a luxurious lifestyle.
Having horses is grueling, back breaking, unnerving at times, and definitely can be hard on the pocket book. It's a daily choice to get up try again and get it right this time for some. I notice a snootiness in English discipline people. I also notice that same snootiness in some western discipline folks.
Meanwhile you got newbies out here just trying to find their way and find someone to click with. While I realize it is out of your comfort zones, sometimes God plants your biggest blessings in a place where you never planned on being or going anywhere near. He never intended on us staying in our comfort zone.
Personally, when people find out that I got back into horses because of PTSD and my daughter's accident, I can always feel a shift depending on the person. It feels sometimes like I have no business messing with the animals. Judgement without knowledge before even trying to get to know me. It can be maddening. But I hold my head up and keep on moving.
Either way, I am just saying, I am not a weekend warrior. I am not a I have this and want you to notice me.... I am just a lets all get along and support one another.... It could literally help save the horse industry and maybe make this world a little bit brighter. Just be nice and try to get along.
Million Dollar horses or Cheap sale barn horses, it doesn't matter they all have a place. If Liberals and Peta have anything to do with it, this way of life will one day be gone and a thing of the past. So as my daddy would always say, Lets all be sweet and just get along. It would probably take us so much further than some of you are willing to admit.
Hope y'all have a great rest of your day...
Don't mind me. Just the ramblings of a mama who may sometimes over think and get inside of her just a little bit too much...
Love ya All!
Beck
