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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
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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. | |
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| 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!!!!! | |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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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. | |
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 Go Your Own Way
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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. -
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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 :) | |
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Damn Yankee
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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. | |
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| 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! | |
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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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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! | |
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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. | |
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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 :) | |
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 More bootie than waist!
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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. | |
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Shipwrecked and Flat Out Zapped
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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! | |
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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! | |
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 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. | |
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Hungarian Midget Woman
Location: Midwest | I always go by myself.
Somebody needs to stay home and make the money LOL | |
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 Chasin my Dream
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Location: Alberta | Sometimes he comes sometimes not..... | |
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Married to a Louie Lover
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| 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. | |
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