Just a little frustrated

[Fjords <3]

I've been thinking about wanting to get another horse after we move. I'd like to get a foal or yearling and start it myself (with some help of course) just to make things easier. I haven't had much luck with full-grown horses. Torka was just a foal when I started going to the stable he came from. Over the few summers I was there I helped to train him, and we get along like pepper and salt. So I'm thinking that I might have more luck if I get a yearling or something and work with it myself. I'll definetly have to have some help with the horse, but I probably wouldn't get it until I get a job and save up. I'm aiming for next summer or fall.

But my friend Steph (I met her online and we've never met in person) says to me that I'm in no way ready for a foal or a young horse. She said "leave young horses to intermediate riders and up." I'm not a beginner! Yes, maybe I don't get to ride and do as much with horses as I would like, but I ride a lot during summer usually and I've been riding for almost 9 years. I really wouldn't call that beginner. I managed to handle Angel and Flash without getting seriously hurt or anything. She took the picture on Facebook that I have of me sitting on a gelding posing for a picture. She says that I don't look ready for a young horse. I WAS CASUAL TRAIL RIDING WITH MY AUNTS!! She can't just take a silly picture and assume that I ride like that. I don't have any pictures of me riding because whenever I ride, I go alone and there's no one to take pictures of me. I practically have to beg my parents if I want them to come see me ride or anything having to do with horses. I know that right now I'm not completely ready for a young horse, but its not like I'm going off to get one tomorrow. I'm hoping to get riding lessons again and learn more about training young horses and re-sharpen my skills. It would be at least a year until I got it, although I wish it would be sooner lol, but I have to prepare. It just bugs me that she has to be so critical of me when she's never seen me ride or even met me face to face.

Thanks for letting me vent and cookies if you read it all.

[LittleRedMare]

I wouldn't worry too much about the opinion of someone who's never met you, let alone see you ride. I do think its good that you would have help if you need it, but you know your skills better than anyone else could. Plus, you're talking about a situation that's a year away. Don't stress yourself out over this person's opinion.
*noms cookie*

[mare]

I wouldn't worry too much about the opinion of someone who's never met you, let alone see you ride. I do think its good that you would have help if you need it, but you know your skills better than anyone else could. Plus, you're talking about a situation that's a year away. Don't stress yourself out over this person's opinion.
*noms cookie*

Ditto, and a chocolate chip for me :)

[Miracle Whip]

Good for you for wanting to take lessons again. I would find a good riding instructor that also trains horses. My riding instructor has taught me many things about how to correct a horse's misehavior and how to communicate well with her. And I grew up around horses, competed in speed events then, etc etc - you can ALWAYS learn something new about horses...my current mare is a challenge, she has a bit of an attitude, and the riding lessons have done wonders for us as a team. Plus it makes me commit to working with her on a regular basis.

I'd also look for a young horse that has good ground manners. They do exist. And go from there.

[Steelhorserider]

Sounds like your "friend" needs to grow up and get a life of her own instead of trying to run yours. She had no factual data for her opinion....she is just trying to boss you around. You don't need friends like that.

[Fjords <3]

Thanks guys. I seem to not be having much luck with friends lately lol.