tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post1972712485633298512..comments2024-02-28T11:23:42.286-06:00Comments on How To Train Your Dragon: When To Hold Em & When To Fold EmCheckmark115http://www.blogger.com/profile/08875106264738444238noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-15973410364670795042016-12-14T09:58:11.552-06:002016-12-14T09:58:11.552-06:00I'm so sorry. Life doesn't go as planned. ...I'm so sorry. Life doesn't go as planned. Those who think you can live dreams and work hard often have nets they take for granted. Adulting is hard, but you do what you need. HugsLaur @FMHHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978311855305167845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-8669753153850831442016-11-19T18:06:36.666-06:002016-11-19T18:06:36.666-06:00Oh no, my heart is absolutely breaking for you rig...Oh no, my heart is absolutely breaking for you right now. I was in tears as soon as I saw the IG photo. I can't even imagine how hard this is. I gave away my mare to a family friend after thirteen years but I wasn't totally in love with her (personalities didn't mesh like Chrome and I do), but it was still one of the most difficult things I've ever done, so I can't even fathom how much it must hurt to sell B. :( I'm so sorry. I completely understand why you are having to do it... being an adult and trying to get out of debt sucks so bad. I hope you can find him an amazing home that is close so you can still visit him. I'm so thankful you have Yankee still to hug and help you be strong. Who knows? Maybe someday your paths will cross again once you're out of debt. Crazy things like that do happen. Hugs!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-13421051426413411952016-11-16T12:07:37.934-06:002016-11-16T12:07:37.934-06:00Horses are expensive and if you can't afford i...Horses are expensive and if you can't afford it, you shouldn't feel bad about that! Life is all about choices...and altering choices if they are not working. This is clearly not working for you. You are a forever home for Yankee, and Bacardi was always a project so it isn't like this was out of the realm of possibility. <br /><br />I know that my financial plan was not working for your life before, but maybe with just one horse things will be in a better balance for you. We all go through different stages in life and right now you struggling financially. Take this and learn from it to set yourself up for a better financial future so that this becomes something that will never happen again. <br /><br />My hope for you is that Bacardi goes to a home that loves him, you figure out what you can afford with a horse, and that one year from now you stop beating yourself up for a decision that you really didn't have a choice in anyway. Not to get all cliche on you, but this too shall pass. OnTheBithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07688127613313016544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-23385211259809141512016-11-14T05:27:57.946-06:002016-11-14T05:27:57.946-06:00Wishing you and Bacardi the best. Such a hard and ...Wishing you and Bacardi the best. Such a hard and heartfelt post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-56716447820123726202016-11-14T05:25:27.097-06:002016-11-14T05:25:27.097-06:00Hi,
This was a really Nice post. thanks for provi...Hi,<br /><br />This was a really Nice post. thanks for providing this info.:)<br /><a href="http://highbeechridingschool.co.uk/services-view/bhs-training/" rel="nofollow">BHS Training<br /><a href="http://highbeechridingschool.co.uk/services-view/pony-rides/" rel="nofollow">Pony Rides London<br /></a></a>High Beech Horse Riding Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589229884057458433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-60386426500411914992016-11-11T18:18:58.668-06:002016-11-11T18:18:58.668-06:00Horses are unfortunately, expensive. Not everyone ...Horses are unfortunately, expensive. Not everyone is blessed, or has succeeded in having the big pocketbook needed for them. You left him better than he was, so its not a failure. You improved his life, and loved the shit outa him in the process. I certainly didn't plan right, because I am in the same boat. Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-6966266408888435032016-11-11T12:58:15.004-06:002016-11-11T12:58:15.004-06:00I really admire your adultness at this time. It ta...I really admire your adultness at this time. It takes a lot of courage to do the right thing when it means ending what you love the most (or second most because Yank is #1). I am so so heartbroken for you, mostly because you have a lot of dedication and talent for horses and it is a shame you won't be able to share that with the world when B is gone and financials get better. I'm doing terribly financially but I absolutely refuse to let my dreams die. I'm not that much an adult after all. I so wish you were close. You are such an inspiration and I hope someone greets you at the door with one of those hilariously large checks and money isn't a problem anymore. Micaylahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799043647759779897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-24876547077918582932016-11-11T12:40:44.442-06:002016-11-11T12:40:44.442-06:00Having two horses and being an adult has been a st...Having two horses and being an adult has been a struggle for me too, especially since I clearly can't sell or lease my semi lame 26 year old, but then I also wouldn't have anything to ride if I didn't have a second horse. Sorry you have to sell B, real life and adulting sucks sometimes. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066327510880156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-58131167905888515672016-11-11T00:08:35.316-06:002016-11-11T00:08:35.316-06:00Well I'm sorry for you since you love him so m...Well I'm sorry for you since you love him so much, but I don't blame you and totally support your decision. I'm sure you'll find him a good home.Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-85302626725520520372016-11-10T17:10:03.739-06:002016-11-10T17:10:03.739-06:00Financial reality is pretty harsh sometimes. Hang ...Financial reality is pretty harsh sometimes. Hang in there. SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-1938220828804168922016-11-10T16:10:42.401-06:002016-11-10T16:10:42.401-06:00I'm so sorry you had to make this very diffic...I'm so sorry you had to make this very difficult and mature decision. You have done such amazing things with him the past 2 years and that will go far to get him a good home. Somebody out there is looking for a talented, fun (difficult at times), sweet horse just like B.Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624374504547832814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-35255001461341133172016-11-10T15:44:04.216-06:002016-11-10T15:44:04.216-06:00So sorry to hear, life is tough sometimes :( All t...So sorry to hear, life is tough sometimes :( All the work you have put into him will stand him in good stead for a successful future.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292991614704353625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-43415509357672594272016-11-10T15:18:42.821-06:002016-11-10T15:18:42.821-06:00Totally understand your decision. I literally go h...Totally understand your decision. I literally go hungry for my horse. I have pawned things, overdrawn my account. Sacrificed so much. Eventually it gets to be too much.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609268980526224486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-33018598274957915162016-11-10T13:37:25.577-06:002016-11-10T13:37:25.577-06:00Sorry to hear this. I have very much enjoyed your ...Sorry to hear this. I have very much enjoyed your progress with him and you have done a super job producing him into a good horse. Sucks when it comes down to the almighty dollar but that's just the reality of life. Beckzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114970876099684280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-33334274920877513082016-11-10T13:30:59.842-06:002016-11-10T13:30:59.842-06:00Sometimes, often, making the right decision also m...Sometimes, often, making the right decision also means making the hard decision. I am confident that your thoughtfulness and care of Bacardi mean you have come to this with seriousness. Best of luck finding him a wonderful home, that you both deserve. And to the future -- of raises, more income, and more ponies. <3Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834098473974912416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-86415158480326064062016-11-10T13:24:12.284-06:002016-11-10T13:24:12.284-06:00No, he will stay leased as long as there is intere...No, he will stay leased as long as there is interest. I have essentially zero desire to show much these days. I might take him to a jumper show or two for fun, but its not my end goal. I truly love working with the crazy, uneducated ones (obviously) and training is my passion and Yankee is pretty solid. Yes yes, we could get even better and I DO plan to take weekly (or twice a week even) lessons. But no real lofty goals just yet. I need to finish these masters degrees haha. I will be riding at least twice a week though. Once in a lesson and once on Yankee for his weekly tune-up. More as they come. Also, I HIGHLY doubt he will sell quickly, so I will keep blogging about him of course! Checkmark115https://www.blogger.com/profile/08875106264738444238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-78277870250909515812016-11-10T13:04:22.831-06:002016-11-10T13:04:22.831-06:00Damnit. Adulting sucks. But I totally understand a...Damnit. Adulting sucks. But I totally understand and you have a good grasp on what you need to do. I hope we will still be seeing your posts on this blog! Do you have any plans on taking over the ride on Yanks?HolyBullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938188769695663261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-91664364477769954122016-11-10T12:55:54.202-06:002016-11-10T12:55:54.202-06:00I am sorry it came to this but you have to do what...I am sorry it came to this but you have to do whats right with youL.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-60210278652810947062016-11-10T11:49:32.549-06:002016-11-10T11:49:32.549-06:00Being an adult and making adult decisions is the w...Being an adult and making adult decisions is the worst. But good for you for prioritizing, and hopefully sometime down the road you'll find another unicorn to be Yankee's brother!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17308477892024999793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-19262561813403240552016-11-10T09:34:49.932-06:002016-11-10T09:34:49.932-06:00Selling horses is so hard, sending big hugs. I...Selling horses is so hard, sending big hugs. I'm sure you will find a wonderful home for Bacardi.KateRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870548960430847612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-16873401438164882722016-11-10T09:21:32.152-06:002016-11-10T09:21:32.152-06:00I am sorry to hear that you have had to make such ...I am sorry to hear that you have had to make such a tough decision. I have been through this myself and it is not easy at all. I wish you luck in finding the right home for B!Karen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295452483316864595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-44364179515238280912016-11-10T08:59:03.555-06:002016-11-10T08:59:03.555-06:00Exactly my reasoning. Toughest decision ever but 1...Exactly my reasoning. Toughest decision ever but 100% needed :/Checkmark115https://www.blogger.com/profile/08875106264738444238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-18305712387617902112016-11-10T08:49:41.562-06:002016-11-10T08:49:41.562-06:00I'm sorry to hear this but you have to have so...I'm sorry to hear this but you have to have some fiscal reality in this life or even with a good income you end up further and further in the debt machine. Good for you for seeing that long term you can't sustain your current level of output. You will find him a good situation, dig yourself out of the hole, and help develop more nice horses. Hard for you but a smart choice. Good luck finding B his perfect placement!Exploring Dressage Biomechanicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859580820686218207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-49889045905495412132016-11-10T08:39:51.363-06:002016-11-10T08:39:51.363-06:00I'm so, so sorry, but I hope he finds the situ...I'm so, so sorry, but I hope he finds the situation he needs. He has come so far, and I'll be sad not to watch him continue to grow and become even cooler. Horses are so, SO expensive, and even married with two good incomes, the expense causes tension and hardship in my house. I know for a fact that I couldn't afford to keep my two girls on my own. I'm so sorry you had to decide :( TheFoxRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291735157875155200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557992152073605177.post-29884402105634390642016-11-10T07:57:42.007-06:002016-11-10T07:57:42.007-06:00I hope you find the perfect person for him! Sendin...I hope you find the perfect person for him! Sending you much love and hugsLoveLaughRidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408180801317705985noreply@blogger.com