tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post8549053873529641505..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Equestrian teen angst: What barn drama does to usStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-73665643302795574142009-12-01T16:07:10.077-05:002009-12-01T16:07:10.077-05:00It's amazing how much influence even one perso...It's amazing how much influence even one person can have on the tone of a boarding barn, for the better or worse.<br /><br />The barn I'm at isn't perfect (what world is?) but the majority of folks refuse to talk about anyone, in any way, behind their backs. If there is an issue, most people take it up with the person, and then thoughtfully.<br /><br />Occasionally we all need to Janehttp://www.theliteraryhorse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-71623740753005065932009-11-30T22:33:09.513-05:002009-11-30T22:33:09.513-05:00I run a small riding school, focus on childrens hu...I run a small riding school, focus on childrens hunters. In my barn I have posted a "Discrimination Free Zone" sign. It bans any type of discriminatory action in regards to gender, faith. human/horse breed or color. partner preference. riding dixcipline. or language. It has caused a few startled breath intakes, but the barn runs smoothly. This includes all clients, family of client, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-61819254716559598552009-11-29T15:33:41.730-05:002009-11-29T15:33:41.730-05:00Truth be told, there are less than admirable aspec...Truth be told, there are less than admirable aspects to EVERY horse pursuit. I shake my head in wonder at riding disciplines other than my own, but a critical look at my own horse sports reveals shortcomings. Politics can be found in every and any equestrian activity.<br /><br />Yet, I've also seen competitors go above and beyond to help each other out at shows.<br /><br />Regrettably, the Oregon Equestrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074291602447053774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-56447035085769874012009-11-29T06:43:51.530-05:002009-11-29T06:43:51.530-05:00Barn drama is absolutely my least favorite part of...Barn drama is absolutely my least favorite part of having boarders. And there really isn't much difference in teens and adults, unfortunately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-52445765833361279582009-11-29T04:18:06.907-05:002009-11-29T04:18:06.907-05:00To borrow from Clint [Eastwood], I have seen "...To borrow from Clint [Eastwood], I have seen "The Good, The Bad, and The U-G-L-Y" in all of the disciplines. I have learned (and unlearned) so much about horses over the past few years, but the biggest lesson of all was to exercise extreme caution before sharing <i>anything</i>... 'cause a lot of those horse folks will HURT you.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608579972739041880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-11697883388756501242009-11-28T22:46:05.282-05:002009-11-28T22:46:05.282-05:00Hmm...the same could be said of religion....Hmm...the same could be said of religion....Kitty Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030621211779302151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-4364705068151814912009-11-28T21:50:03.629-05:002009-11-28T21:50:03.629-05:00I have only been into the horse world for a few ye...I have only been into the horse world for a few years, and yet I have seen many many barn drama issues. I don't know why when horses can bring out the best of many; it can also turn many into vindictive awful people.Jay Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159278482063488370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-37427024145100296882009-11-28T19:23:48.489-05:002009-11-28T19:23:48.489-05:00I did barrel racing and western pleasure for seven...I did barrel racing and western pleasure for seven years before I did a year of hunter jumping and then took up dressage (funny, huh?) so I have no room for criticizing other riding styles because I've sampled a nice amount. Some I don't like as much as others (the politics in hunters was insane) but I don't really think any of them are stupid or pointless or better. They all ask for Dressagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04849960430806754249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-66126383923615813892009-11-28T18:04:27.091-05:002009-11-28T18:04:27.091-05:00Sad, but, I fear too true. Having had my own score...Sad, but, I fear too true. Having had my own score of training/riding problems, I try to be the last to negatively criticize someone else, but it has taken me years to learn that lesson. <br /><br />I will, however, attack dangerous riding, poor care, cruelty, and any practices that harm horses mentally or pysically.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.com