Anyone who knows me well, knows of my expensive passion: horses. I've been riding since the age of 5. What started as a hobby has become as important to me as...well, air. Ok, maybe not air, but shelter for sure. You may think I'm being dramatic, but when I'm not riding consistently, I feel physically ill. I've tried to stop on several occasions (mainly for financial reasons), but I keep coming back. Nothing else can replace my time in the saddle. Not shopping. Not yoga. Not running. Not travel. Nothing. I think you get the point.Unfortunately for my bank account, riding is probably one of THE most expensive sports in the history of expensive sports. With the expense comes a bit of guilt, especially since Cody and our 3 children have unknowingly joined the equestrian fraternity. And now, my oldest daughter, Eden, seems to be
bitten by the bug as well. With this in mind, I contributed this article to RealMomsGuide.com. Enjoy!
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Wow! I've been grappling with this so much myself. It's so good to read this and your article. I took 12 years off from riding betwen a horse that I was overmounted with, getting married and having two babies. But I finally started again in October and I feel like I forgot to breathe for 10 years. I try to be objective to figure what it is about these silly animals that is so necessary. I've never shown seriously but just riding and improving is such an addiction.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are almost 4 and 6 and hopefully the little one will ride with me while the big one and his dad go on their crazy four hour hikes. I work but I still feel guilty about the money.
What can you do?
Hopefully I'll have my own horse again by the end of the year... My family thinks I'm nuts that I should lease. But it's just not the same. ARGH. Thanks so much for sharing this!