|
|
  
| How many of you travel without your SO to overnight events?
Edited by Kgirl 2014-04-24 9:10 AM
|
|
| |
|
 Expert
Posts: 1857
| Me!!! He gets on my nerves!  |
|
| |
|
  Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | hahahahaha...no, I don't, but I would and heck yes, I would leave him behind to work! Somebody has to pay for my fun lol! |
|
| |
|
| LRQHS - 2014-04-24 9:12 AM hahahahaha...no, I don't, but I would and heck yes, I would leave him behind to work! Somebody has to pay for my fun lol!
Lol!!! that is all he does is work!! and i feel guilty leaving him behind for me to go play though he is telling me to go!! It just dont seem fair!! |
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Kgirl - 2014-04-24 9:15 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-24 9:12 AM hahahahaha...no, I don't, but I would and heck yes, I would leave him behind to work! Somebody has to pay for my fun lol! Lol!!! that is all he does is work!! and i feel guilty leaving him behind for me to go play though he is telling me to go!! It just dont seem fair!!
Well, it's not fair lol......but, at least one of you should get to play....might as well be you lol. |
|
| |
|
 Texas Taco
Posts: 7499
Location: Bandera, TX | I do.... Taking him to an over-night race would ruin my fun. He nags too much.... And someone needs to look after everything at home anyway. |
|
| |
|
 I Chore in Chucks
Posts: 2882
Location: MD | If he's telling you to go, go. Mine does that. though I probably wouldn't go to an overnight race alone. I'm a big wimp when I have to sleep alone haha.. someone has to kill the spiders!
Mine has said go before. and honestly I have realized he genuinely wants me to go. He was saying something about he likes seeing the "post barrel race smile" he said it makes him feel good... Believe it or not some guys have good intentions ;) |
|
| |
|
 Neat Freak
Posts: 11216
Location: Wonderful Wyoming | I never take my husband. He used to be fun before we were married, now all he does is gripe "what did all those buckets cost, what is the entry fee, what is lunch going to cost, what did that saddle pad cost, did you check the oil...what did that cost?" LOL, you get the idea. Fun doesn't come cheap |
|
| |
|
 Fact Checker
Posts: 16572
Location: Displaced Iowegian | LOL.....for many years I hauled up and down the road to rodeos and jackpots by myself. I even hauled kids to the NHSRA Finals in South Dakota by myself. We owned our own saddle shop and he couldn't get away.......One time, when he did go with me, someone asked my friend "who is that guy?"  |
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | NJJ - 2014-04-24 9:25 AM LOL.....for many years I hauled up and down the road to rodeos and jackpots by myself. I even hauled kids to the NHSRA Finals in South Dakota by myself. We owned our own saddle shop and he couldn't get away.......One time, when he did go with me, someone asked my friend "who is that guy?"
Answer: My driver lol |
|
| |
|
 Miss Laundry Misshap
Posts: 5271
| I travel with my mom. Neither my dad, nor my hubby, think barrel racing is any fun, so they stay home. We usually don't miss them too badly, because when they do deem it necessary to show up, they aren't exactly overjoyed to be there. |
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | You know, secretly, he probably would rather work than go to a barrel race with you lol. Not that he doesn't want to be with you, just that it would torture him sitting there when he could be making a few bucks working. That's like taking a dude shopping. |
|
| |
|
 Reaching for the stars....
Posts: 12704
| My hubb goes to one or two shows a year with me. One time he went overnight with me, but generally he only goes to close day shows. I can't imagine a non-barrel racer enjoying 12+ hours of watching barrel runs! He is always invited but never pressured to go. Generally he does 'Man Days' with his man friends when I go to shows so it all works out well. |
|
| |
|
 Good Grief!
Posts: 6343
Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | most of the time................its my relaxing time....lol
m |
|
| |
|
| Well.... I pack him a BIG cooler and he walks around all day meeting new people drinking beer and socializing!!! and he grills out and will grill enough food to feed the whole place and passes it around! I dont make him do any of the work i take care of all that and try to make it a vacation for him!
Sadly this work he wont get paid for lol!!! it is all for family and free labor of course!! all their lists will get complete and ours at home will become longer!
Maybe i just need to sit down and ask him if he honestly dont want to go if not... i will leave him behind... |
|
| |
|
 Damn Yankee
Posts: 12390
Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | I do when I have to, but rarely. I enjoy my husband going along just as much as he enjoys it.
At first he started as my fan club. Now he's my "manager". He helps me get ready, stay organized, reminds me of all the things I forget, keeps my horses calm for me (all my horses are quieter when he's standing next to him because they are so used to him now). He carries water buckets, video tapes, has learned enough to tell me what I'm doing wrong, can pick out soreness issues now, see equipment failures, stuff that needs fixed. He can also warm up horses for me if need be.
Now he's active duty Army, and an AIT Platoon SGT at that (anybody familiar with that position knows he's usually working 7 days a week) so many times now he can't go. I will be the first to admit that though I won't stay home because he can't go, I will sometimes only take one horse instead of two because it's easier on me. Sometimes I take him for granted and don't realize how much he helps until he's not there. I never ask him to help, he enjoys it because it makes him a part of it. |
|
| |
|
 Undercover Amish Mafia Member
Posts: 9991
Location: Kansas | I wouldn't want to go on an overnight race without mine :) |
|
| |
|
I Chore in Chucks
Posts: 2882
Location: MD | missroselee - 2014-04-24 9:42 AM
I do when I have to, but rarely. I enjoy my husband going along just as much as he enjoys it.
At first he started as my fan club. Now he's my "manager". He helps me get ready, stay organized, reminds me of all the things I forget, keeps my horses calm for me (all my horses are quieter when he's standing next to him because they are so used to him now). He carries water buckets, video tapes, has learned enough to tell me what I'm doing wrong, can pick out soreness issues now, see equipment failures, stuff that needs fixed. He can also warm up horses for me if need be.
Now he's active duty Army, and an AIT Platoon SGT at that (anybody familiar with that position knows he's usually working 7 days a week) so many times now he can't go. I will be the first to admit that though I won't stay home because he can't go, I will sometimes only take one horse instead of two because it's easier on me. Sometimes I take him for granted and don't realize how much he helps until he's not there. I never ask him to help, he enjoys it because it makes him a part of it.
now that sounds like a great haulin partner and you two sound like a cute couple :) |
|
| |
|
 Money Eating Baggage Owner
Posts: 9586
Location: Phoenix | Nope! I travel with my brother, dad and usually one other person so there's no room. |
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Hmmmm....well, that's all I've got lol.....want me to talk to him for you??? |
|
| |
|
Neat Freak
Posts: 11216
Location: Wonderful Wyoming | missroselee - 2014-04-24 8:42 AM I do when I have to, but rarely. I enjoy my husband going along just as much as he enjoys it.
At first he started as my fan club. Now he's my "manager". He helps me get ready, stay organized, reminds me of all the things I forget, keeps my horses calm for me (all my horses are quieter when he's standing next to him because they are so used to him now). He carries water buckets, video tapes, has learned enough to tell me what I'm doing wrong, can pick out soreness issues now, see equipment failures, stuff that needs fixed. He can also warm up horses for me if need be.
Now he's active duty Army, and an AIT Platoon SGT at that (anybody familiar with that position knows he's usually working 7 days a week) so many times now he can't go. I will be the first to admit that though I won't stay home because he can't go, I will sometimes only take one horse instead of two because it's easier on me. Sometimes I take him for granted and don't realize how much he helps until he's not there. I never ask him to help, he enjoys it because it makes him a part of it.
You are a lucky woman Tiff
My grandpa was my main man for years. He got me started by taking me to "fun days" where the entry fee was free and everyone got at least a quarter back for trying. I loved it. He hauled me all through 4-H to State Fair, to weekly rodeos to High School rodeos and even a few College rodeos. He would do anything I ever needed or wanted to keep me interested in rodeo. He himself used to Calf Rope and Team Rope. He is still alive and well at 87 (or 88). I love him dearly. My dad was a back yard horseman and dreaded staying through all day shows, but my grandpa would just walk around and chat with people (or snoop in their living quarters later on, he was facinated with these new contraptions!).
Ah the good old days
|
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | hammer_time - 2014-04-24 9:49 AM Nope! I travel with my brother, dad and usually one other person so there's no room.
lmao.....sorry, baby, there's no room in the truck for you lol. |
|
| |
|
| LRQHS - 2014-04-24 9:49 AM Hmmmm....well, that's all I've got lol.....want me to talk to him for you???
LOL!!! NO!!!! I'd be afraid what you'd say LRQHS!!!!! |
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Kgirl - 2014-04-24 9:53 AM LRQHS - 2014-04-24 9:49 AM Hmmmm....well, that's all I've got lol.....want me to talk to him for you??? LOL!!! NO!!!! I'd be afraid what you'd say LRQHS!!!!!
I can guarantee that he will go to the barrel race with you after I am finished with him lol. |
|
| |
|
 Go Your Own Way
Posts: 4947
Location: SE KS | hubby goes with me when he can. I like him there for support and he helps keep the bay pony calm. We like being together.
I also like his eyeballs watching the horse work - and my riding - always trying to improve - he rodeoed alot and now it
is kinda my turn.... and we do have fun together. -
Edited by Dinero10 2014-04-24 1:06 PM
|
|
| |
|
Damn Yankee
Posts: 12390
Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 10:50 AM missroselee - 2014-04-24 8:42 AM I do when I have to, but rarely. I enjoy my husband going along just as much as he enjoys it.
At first he started as my fan club. Now he's my "manager". He helps me get ready, stay organized, reminds me of all the things I forget, keeps my horses calm for me (all my horses are quieter when he's standing next to him because they are so used to him now). He carries water buckets, video tapes, has learned enough to tell me what I'm doing wrong, can pick out soreness issues now, see equipment failures, stuff that needs fixed. He can also warm up horses for me if need be.
Now he's active duty Army, and an AIT Platoon SGT at that (anybody familiar with that position knows he's usually working 7 days a week) so many times now he can't go. I will be the first to admit that though I won't stay home because he can't go, I will sometimes only take one horse instead of two because it's easier on me. Sometimes I take him for granted and don't realize how much he helps until he's not there. I never ask him to help, he enjoys it because it makes him a part of it. You are a lucky woman Tiff
My grandpa was my main man for years. He got me started by taking me to "fun days" where the entry fee was free and everyone got at least a quarter back for trying. I loved it. He hauled me all through 4-H to State Fair, to weekly rodeos to High School rodeos and even a few College rodeos. He would do anything I ever needed or wanted to keep me interested in rodeo. He himself used to Calf Rope and Team Rope. He is still alive and well at 87 (or 88). I love him dearly. My dad was a back yard horseman and dreaded staying through all day shows, but my grandpa would just walk around and chat with people (or snoop in their living quarters later on, he was facinated with these new contraptions!).
Ah the good old days
I'm not only lucky, but very very blessed. And not just because he supports my horses and is involved as much as he is. We do have a great relationship, not perfect, but great. And he has provided both of us with a great home and security :) |
|
| |
|
Damn Yankee
Posts: 12390
Location: Somewhere between raising hell and Amazing Grace | Did I mention he is the one who "instructed" me that I MUST quit hauling Missroselee? Not because of her soundness issues, but because he realized really quickly how much better I rode KN Fabulous Edition when I wasn't riding her. Two totally different horses. |
|
| |
|
Expert
Posts: 1857
| wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 9:22 AM
I never take my husband. He used to be fun before we were married, now all he does is gripe "what did all those buckets cost, what is the entry fee, what is lunch going to cost, what did that saddle pad cost, did you check the oil...what did that cost?" LOL, you get the idea. Fun doesn't come cheap
Mine never complains about the fees But he's like a dang kid...I'm hungry, this is taking to long, are they close to being done, where's the concession, I should be running that tractor they don't know what they are doing, you better go get ready(100 people away from me still), can we get the puppy! I'd rather take my 6 year old daughter with me! lol! |
|
| |
|
 Husband Spoiler
Posts: 4151
Location: North Dakota | missroselee - 2014-04-24 9:42 AM I do when I have to, but rarely. I enjoy my husband going along just as much as he enjoys it.
At first he started as my fan club. Now he's my "manager". He helps me get ready, stay organized, reminds me of all the things I forget, keeps my horses calm for me (all my horses are quieter when he's standing next to him because they are so used to him now). He carries water buckets, video tapes, has learned enough to tell me what I'm doing wrong, can pick out soreness issues now, see equipment failures, stuff that needs fixed. He can also warm up horses for me if need be.
Now he's active duty Army, and an AIT Platoon SGT at that (anybody familiar with that position knows he's usually working 7 days a week) so many times now he can't go. I will be the first to admit that though I won't stay home because he can't go, I will sometimes only take one horse instead of two because it's easier on me. Sometimes I take him for granted and don't realize how much he helps until he's not there. I never ask him to help, he enjoys it because it makes him a part of it.
Sounds exactly like my man!
I go alone when he has to stay home to put up hay for MY horses or on the rare occasion can't get away on a Friday. But the majority of the time he comes with. He loves coming with because we are each other's best friend. We love hanging out, traveling, and seeing new places together. He is also my biggest cheerleader and helps me so much. |
|
| |
|
 Expert
Posts: 2457
| missroselee - 2014-04-24 10:07 AM
wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 10:50 AM missroselee - 2014-04-24 8:42 AM I do when I have to, but rarely. I enjoy my husband going along just as much as he enjoys it.
At first he started as my fan club. Now he's my "manager". He helps me get ready, stay organized, reminds me of all the things I forget, keeps my horses calm for me (all my horses are quieter when he's standing next to him because they are so used to him now). He carries water buckets, video tapes, has learned enough to tell me what I'm doing wrong, can pick out soreness issues now, see equipment failures, stuff that needs fixed. He can also warm up horses for me if need be.
Now he's active duty Army, and an AIT Platoon SGT at that (anybody familiar with that position knows he's usually working 7 days a week) so many times now he can't go. I will be the first to admit that though I won't stay home because he can't go, I will sometimes only take one horse instead of two because it's easier on me. Sometimes I take him for granted and don't realize how much he helps until he's not there. I never ask him to help, he enjoys it because it makes him a part of it. You are a lucky woman Tiff
My grandpa was my main man for years. He got me started by taking me to "fun days" where the entry fee was free and everyone got at least a quarter back for trying. I loved it. He hauled me all through 4-H to State Fair, to weekly rodeos to High School rodeos and even a few College rodeos. He would do anything I ever needed or wanted to keep me interested in rodeo. He himself used to Calf Rope and Team Rope. He is still alive and well at 87 (or 88). I love him dearly. My dad was a back yard horseman and dreaded staying through all day shows, but my grandpa would just walk around and chat with people (or snoop in their living quarters later on, he was facinated with these new contraptions!).
Ah the good old days
THIS ^^ Sounds like my SO and I! :)
He is super supportive and wants to help in any way that he can. I love bringing him with and as a lifelong livestock guy (not really horses) he can spot soundness issues, carry water, and can warm one up for me as he rides well with soft, calm hands. He videos for me, cheers me on, moves hay, picks feet, tacks 'em up, and loves to camp/grill at the end with anyone around.
We have built a pretty neat life supporting each other. He doesn't always come along but it sure is easier when he's there! I don't always go fishing with him, but I have learned how to enjoy it and bring a book and snacks too. |
|
| |
|
 Firecracker Dog Lover
Posts: 3175
| wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 7:22 AM I never take my husband. He used to be fun before we were married, now all he does is gripe "what did all those buckets cost, what is the entry fee, what is lunch going to cost, what did that saddle pad cost, did you check the oil...what did that cost?" LOL, you get the idea. Fun doesn't come cheap
Our good friend and neighbor says "You can't put a price on a good time." I love it! |
|
| |
|
Texas Taco
Posts: 7499
Location: Bandera, TX | FlyingJT - 2014-04-24 10:18 AM wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 9:22 AM I never take my husband. He used to be fun before we were married, now all he does is gripe "what did all those buckets cost, what is the entry fee, what is lunch going to cost, what did that saddle pad cost, did you check the oil...what did that cost?" LOL, you get the idea. Fun doesn't come cheap Mine never complains about the fees But he's like a dang kid...I'm hungry, this is taking to long, are they close to being done, where's the concession, I should be running that tractor they don't know what they are doing, you better go get ready (100 people away from me still ), can we get the puppy! I'd rather take my 6 year old daughter with me! lol!
Yep exactly.... "Why are we here so early?", "Can we leave now?", "I'm hungry!", "My shoulder hurts!", "I want to take a nap", "I have to poop".....
That in addition to horses - nobody has time for that. |
|
| |
|
The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | FlyingJT - 2014-04-24 10:18 AM
wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 9:22 AM
I never take my husband. He used to be fun before we were married, now all he does is gripe "what did all those buckets cost, what is the entry fee, what is lunch going to cost, what did that saddle pad cost, did you check the oil...what did that cost?" LOL, you get the idea. Fun doesn't come cheap
Mine never complains about the fees But he's like a dang kid...I'm hungry, this is taking to long, are they close to being done, where's the concession, I should be running that tractor they don't know what they are doing, you better go get ready (100 people away from me still ), can we get the puppy! I'd rather take my 6 year old daughter with me! lol!
This is my husband too!!!! I appreciate and love when he comes... BUT OMG I KNOW IT TAKES A LONG TIME JUST SHUT UP ALREADY AND QUITYER*****IN!!!!
Now, I only "request" that he come to big events that are held somewhere near other stuff that is husband-friendly. We love to go to any of the big races held in Pasco, WA or Walla Walla because he can watch my couple seconds of excitement and then we can go do other stuff once the horses are tucked back in (movies, go oogle heavy equipment, go to a nice restaurant, etc)
Barrel races DO get boring, with the rakes every five, and the 6 billion riders all doing the exact same thing. Even I don't like to sit and watch for very long unless I know somebody. I totally understand how he could think they are less than thrilling.
But he doesn't complain that I go, so :) |
|
| |
|
 More bootie than waist!
Posts: 18425
Location: Riding Crackhead. | Mine very rarely goes along. I think all last season he went with me twice and one of those was on the 4th of July, it was a one day run and I packed him tons of beer. I enjoy my alone time with my dog, my horses and my friends. Hey....someone has to make the money to send me down the road. Just saying. |
|
| |
|
Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
Posts: 16390
Location: DUMPING CATS AND PIGS IN TEXAS :) | Here's how Mark would be....
Mark: What kind of horse is that?
Me: A quarter horse.
Mark: How about that one?
Me: A quarter horse.
Mark: Hmmmmm....how about that one?
Me: That's the first one you asked me about and it's still a quarter horse.
Mark: Oh, you're so smart, I don't know how you can tell these horses apart.
Me: It's pretty easy. That one is black and the only black horse here.
Mark: I see. So, what's a quarter horse?
Me: Sweet Jesus, go get me a beer! |
|
| |
|
The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic
Location: PNW | CYA Ranch - 2014-04-24 11:56 AM
Mine very rarely goes along. I think all last season he went with me twice and one of those was on the 4th of July, it was a one day run and I packed him tons of beer. I enjoy my alone time with my dog, my horses and my friends. Hey....someone has to make the money to send me down the road. Just saying.
Amen to that! |
|
| |
|
 Best of the Badlands
Location: You never know where I will show up...... | I love going with mine but unfortunately we usually have so much going on here, that we don't get to go together much. |
|
| |
|
Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I always go by myself.
Somebody needs to stay home and make the money LOL |
|
| |
|
 Chasin my Dream
Posts: 13651
Location: Alberta | Sometimes he comes sometimes not..... |
|
| |
|
Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| J comes along when he can, be it overnight or just to day jackpots. He works a rotating shift so sometimes it's tough.
He is no pain at all when he does come, he's got horse experience so he can do just about everything but run the pattern for me. He warmed him up this weekend for me so I could watch the gal I haul with run, the other gals were jealous of my helper!
After staying overnight at bonus race we talked about some improvements we'll make to my trailer before I have to sleep in it again, for security reasons, but that's about it. |
|
| |
|
Rad Dork
Posts: 5218
Location: Oklahoma | I don't forsee my husband going with me in the future. When I told him I wanted to start running again he had no issues with it as long as I could do it independently. He just said "That's fine. I just hope you don't think I'll be going with you". He'd work eight days a week if it was possible. It's a family business and that's his passion. Running barrels is mine.
I was actually (pleasantly) suprised when he offered to go with me last weekend to look at horse. He went so he could do the driving (I can't drive for more than about two hours without having bad shoulder pain & I wanted to drive into the wee early morning hours to get home and not have to stay overnight somewhere). That was the first time (in person) that he's ever watched me run a horse and I think he actually saw why I love it so much. He was a different person to talk to once we hit the road to come back home.
I probably won't be going to more than 4-5 overnight events a year so I don't think it's too big of a deal. If I was trying to go pro or something that required me to be gone a lot I'd probably want him there as I'd be more inclined to need the help! |
|
| |
|
Veteran
Posts: 238
| I send mine golfing. I don't want to be on the golf course and he doesn't want to be at the arena. We can both appreciate that the other has a hobby they enjoy and that some times that's an overnight hobby.
I don't like feeling "responsible" for someone else's happiness when I'm doing my horsie activities. It takes the focus off my horse. |
|
| |
|
 Expert
Posts: 1432
Location: Never in one place long | All the time...... He's usually too busy, he goes when he can but doesn't happen as often as I'd like. |
|
| |
|
Expert
Posts: 1432
| Mine went with me a lot last year but he told me I'm on my own this year. Which is fine, I don't mind traveling by myself. He's a farrier and drives a lot shoeing in several different states, so by the weekend he has no desire to go any where. |
|
| |
|
 Veteran
Posts: 209
| My SO travels with me to almost every race or rodeo. He's a roper himself so it's nice to have something there that understands what's going on and he will help me saddle horses, get water, tape my runs, go over runs and offer suggestions. I really enjoy his company when he comes! |
|
| |
|
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1096
| I'm by myself with 2 kids 90 % of the time. I haul overnight and 6+ hours away sometimes. It's not a big deal. Guess I'm used to it. If he does go along he usually talks, takes pictures, video's, and doesn't help me with the kids or horses anyways , LOL
|
|
| |
|
 I hate cooking and cleaning
Posts: 3310
Location: Jersey Girl | Mine will only go if I can't find one of the girls to go with. He is always relieved when he doesn't have to go! |
|
| |
|
Pig-Bear Dog Lover
| FlyingJT - 2014-04-24 9:18 AM
wyoming barrel racer - 2014-04-24 9:22 AM
I never take my husband. He used to be fun before we were married, now all he does is gripe "what did all those buckets cost, what is the entry fee, what is lunch going to cost, what did that saddle pad cost, did you check the oil...what did that cost?" LOL, you get the idea. Fun doesn't come cheap
Mine never complains about the fees But he's like a dang kid...I'm hungry, this is taking to long, are they close to being done, where's the concession, I should be running that tractor they don't know what they are doing, you better go get ready (100 people away from me still ), can we get the puppy! I'd rather take my 6 year old daughter with me! lol!
OMG that's how I feel! he always has to pee before we get there, or stop and eat... one thing after the other. IF he would help drive I would take him, but since he's not going to drive, no point might as well do it myself in peace. |
|
| |
|
 Own It and Move On
Location: The edge of no where | rockinas - 2014-04-24 12:20 PM I love going with mine but unfortunately we usually have so much going on here, that we don't get to go together much. This is us.... Its really tough for us both to be gone at the same time.
When he isn't working, he'll come watch me run. He's really handy with a horse, I love having him come and critique my runs. He'll film, help me get ready...whatever. He'll see little things that need worked on...If you ask him for advice, you darn sure better have a thick skin because he's going to tell you like he sees it. We don't sugar coat.
We will both sit there and watch some of the top horses in our area go and study the riders then discuss what I need to work on most.
Hauling alone doesn't bother me a bit, I kinda enjoy the peace & quiet. (I do love to take my dogs!)
Edited by MS2011 2014-04-24 7:25 PM
|
|
| |
|
Location: Beneath the Cypress trees | Mine doesn't know horses. He likes my horse, has enjoyed riding the few times I've taken him, but I prefer to go it alone. I always have.
For the local shows I'm sure he'd be happy to come watch, maybe hang out for an hour or so, but I'd send him on his way after that. I love him dearly but I can already hear it, "I'm bored, I'm hungry, it's hot." I enjoy the time with my horse and with horse people. I think he'd enjoy going to a big overnight rodeo somewhere interesting, but otherwise he's limited to just visiting :)
He likes golfing. I come with him every couple of months and play 9 holes, but most of the time I'm happy that he's out with his friends enjoying the day. I'm certainly not going to be able to make it as long as he likes. I can hear myself already, "I'm bored, I'm hungry, it's hot." (Hehe, sound familiar?).
We have hobbies we enjoy together, and ones we enjoy apart. It's a lovely arrangement.
I would imagine that if you were used to traveling with your SO, it would be a lonely adjustment to going alone.
It's fun though! You'll learn to enjoy it. |
|
| |
|
 Queen Bee Cat Owner
Posts: 3629
Location: Way up North | Mine never goes with. He works in Ag so he works a lot of long hours and weekends during the busy season and when he isn't working he likes to go to his parents farm to help out, that's his hobby. He knows I like going to the races and hanging out with my sister and I know he likes getting to do field work and spending time with his family so we respect that. I feel bad enough we spend so much money on the horses I don't think I could ask him to give up his fun time for mine. I have had people ask my sister if I was actually married beings no one has ever seen him come to the races |
|
| |
|
 Texas Tenderheart
Posts: 6715
Location: Red Raiderland | My hubby used to go a lot and then just sent me on my way when I had a LQ's trailer but now that we haul with an RV he feels more inclined to go because he thinks something may break on the RV and I will get stranded. I don't mind if he goes because he is a great groom and videographer for me. He usually stays in the RV, when I am not running and watches sports or does work on his computer...or takes naps with the dogs.  |
|
| |
|
 A Lady with Fight
Posts: 2701
Location: NC | My hubby is the better rider of the two of us. He's been riding/training barrel horses for over a decade now. And I kind of stole his horse. LOL So he comes when he can. I did go to a weekend show without him in November, because he was on call for work. A friend of mine went with me.
When I was pregnant with my youngest, I paid for him to go to President's Cup in Augusta. I was 28 weeks prego, hauled 7 hours down there, slept in the gooseneck on a crappy air mattress, cleaned stalls and all that fun stuff in the still pretty hot heat that year without ever sitting on a horse. lol. I also tagged along to State Finals last year since I couldn't run. We support each other. He tells me what I did wrong, I tell him what he did wrong. We video each other. If he has to work but can make it as an add on, I haul the horses and kids and he meets me at the show.
I think I'm the more inexperienced horsey spouse of our relationship, having only started really riding and competing less than a year ago.
Edited by hlynn 2014-04-24 9:19 PM
|
|
| |
|
 Am I really the Weirdo?
Posts: 11181
Location: Kansas | I rodeoed a lot without Matt last year, simply because he preferred to stay closer to home so he could do chores AND rodeo while I would take off and go farther north to pens with ground my horses like better. Several weekends, he rodeoed in Missouri and I was in Iowa & Nebraska. Sometimes I crashed in my trailer at rodeo grounds, and a couple times I even went and stayed at an ex's place because it was between a couple of the rodeos. Matt wasn't too sure about that the first time but we stayed up almost all night with the ex watching Matt's bareback riding videos and giving me tips for him! Matt was a lot more OK with me staying there another time a month later - I think he really wanted more bareback riding advice lol. |
|
| |
|
 Certified Snake Wrangler
Posts: 1672
Location: North MS | My hubby goes to about 1-2 events a year. Never overnight, but he bought me a bigger trailer last year so I have more room and amenities. So far I have stayed in it at three events. First time my plug in cord wasn't long enough and I didn't have an adapter to my previous trailers cord to extend it. 7am Walmart trip fixed that problem. 2nd trip I was cheap and used the generator- worked great on night #1 and I found out on night two that the battery wasn't being recharged when generator was own (that was last fall and I figured out the issue last week by myself). Third time was smooth sailing last month plugged in. Luxury when everything works right. The hubby would have come in handy the first two times. But he would have even bored. Only thing I need now is a tv, DVD, or something electronic to keep him occupied. He feels I ignore him- but I'm riding 4 horses and barely have time to rest. I do drag my mom to all my events. She is official treat giver an mane bander. |
|
| |
|
 Goat Giver
Posts: 23166
| FlyingJT - 2014-04-24 9:11 AM Me!!! He gets on my nerves!
Ditto |
|
| |
|
Expert
Posts: 4766
Location: Bandera, TX | No way! Who would ever take care of the Zoo I leave behind? |
|
| |
|
 Expert
Posts: 1611
Location: bring on the heat, NV | He never goes.... ha ha I dont deserve that kind of punishment. Seriously he is awful. So my to little guys a 5.5 month, 3yo, and id never survive without my mom going. Getting to where my friends will go too. Just trips hoping to get to show my new mare this fall. |
|
| |
|
 Lady Di
Posts: 21556
Location: Oklahoma | Mine is a golfer/hunter/fisherman and he has his own hobbies that I don't care to partake of, either, so I nearly always go by myself or with other barrel racers. He hauled me for 2 years when I made the IFR and I think I burned him out. lol If our daughter had continued to ride, I think he would have gone to watch her, but he really doesn't enjoy going and I feel bad making him go. Plus, it's nice to have someone at home to take care of things. He's got lots of men friends that come visit when I'm gone. lol |
|
| |
Traveling without SO?