I’m shit scared of horses.
Apologies to all you horsey folk. Β I have horsey friends, who I know look at me and “snort” – get it π – with disgust at this statement. Β But there you have it.
3rd born seems to have taken a shine to these creatures and was telling me how much she enjoyed going up to the stables with a friend to help muck out and whatever else you have to do π³
I confessed to her that I have always been frightened. Β I told her how I was badly bitten as a child – by a horse, not another child! Β It was possibly one of the very few times my Dad was in charge of me – and my hand nearly got bitten off! Β It was his/my fault – not the horses fault – but I was only 3 years old – as a consequence, he wasn’t allowed to take me out again and the only horses he came into contact with after that was at the Bookies ππ
After my confession to her I kind of expected her to, I dunno, be a little understanding or at least rather touched that I had shared my fear with her little kind heart ………. β€οΈ
She looked at me with pity and said “Sometimes Mom, you have to just face your fears, instead of running away from them!!!!” π¨
I had to nearly bite my tongue in half as I was tempted to remind her how I helped her “fight her fears” of
sleeping in her own bed
eating peas and reassuring her they wouldn’t grow in her tummy
having a poo on the potty – and no, she wouldn’t fall into the toilet
her first day of nursery and that I would return to get her
Oh there are so many more I could mention π
I think I’ve managed to get by ok so far without facing my fear of horses – and I’m rather fond of Donkeys and they’re nearly a horse – aren’t they? π΄π΄
You are nearly there ! Since my sister’s daughter grew up and began to report dire doings of her own children, my sister has enjoyed saying “Good ! You used to do that to me !”
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I should have loved horses. But I discovered, as an adult, that they didn’t love me. Then, my daughter was infatuated. I guess it skips a generation. βΊ
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Ha! I feel your pain π I’m hoping this horse business skips 2 generations – when the grandchildren arrive they can give it a go – and by then I’ll be rocking in a chair somewhere – in happy oblivion π
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You might appreciate this one. Just for fun. βΊhttps://vanbytheriver.wordpress.com/2016/05/21/equestrian/
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It is not that I don’t LIKE horses… they just don’t interest me at all.
Also they are quite huge… and those big teeth…
My daughter used to go horse riding when we where still based in Holland and all I did while waiting for her, was to read my book, occasionally looking up to wave.
I can remember me being on a horses back when I was little but I didn’t enjoy it at all.
So, I feel for you, horses are just not for us, for whatever reason!
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I think they are awesome – in a field away from me π and you too xx
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Not you in a field away from me – the bloody horses ππ
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Lisa, this is brilliant in it’s fun and simplicity! I’m often too good with so-called animals but I dread interacting with humans. Come on over. We’ll conquer the equines together. β€ Jus sayin'
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I’ll charm the cowboys – you charm the horses π
*packing my case and cowboy boots as I type* π
One day Roo – one day π xxx
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Deal! I’m so ready for a break on this one day. I think I’m going fishing with the grand-nephews – you’ll know where to look for me β€
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π you have a lovely weekend xxx
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You first, Dearest!
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Sometimes the truth that comes out of a child’s mouth is our needed nudge in the right direction. It’s amazing the wisdom they possess =)
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That’s true π however I refuse to be nudged in the direction of a horse π
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Fair enough. We have to make our wanted decisions =)
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