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Location: Arkansas | FlyingHigh1454 - 2015-10-08 10:35 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2015-10-08 11:25 PM
mlh0972 - 2015-10-08 9:55 AM
I agree with that running against tougher competition will make you "tougher", but not when it comes to pee-wees. If you have to put your kid in by age, that is one thing, my parents always asked if they could bump us up to the older group to be fair and most organizations agreed. I think by entering a kid who is able to handle themselves in the open/youth, only makes them a better rider. Plus, the first time they beat mom, you better watch out! HAHA I think as parents, you need to put aside the competitiveness and work on making your kid love and enjoy what they do. Plus running against tougher girls makes them realize they won't win every time. Making children humble isn't a bad thing. You have to lose so you can go home, work hard, and win the next time.
Speaking of competition---there was a mother and son in our area that were both up for a year end saddle. . . Maybe it's just me, but if had been my son and his first saddle, there's no way I'd have called for a run off, but she did. And beat him, laughing the whole time. I know there are different ways to look at this, but it hurts my heart for the son.
Could you imagine though how he's going to feel when he does finally win one, without having it given to him? When he does finally beat his mom fair and square? I know that I would want to win it, fair and square.
I see your point though, but the son also could've had the same mindset as me and insist his mom not give up so he could win. Who knows?
Guess you would have to know the situation and the people; just wasn't done in the right mindset---more like my 13 or 14 year old (could have been even younger) isn't gonna beat me, just watch. Now he regularly spanks her in shows (buckles, saddles, money, etc under his belt) but their relationship is not good, let's put it that way. The support of a mother done correctly is a beautiful thing. . . . The reverse, not so much. | |
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Location: Washington | First off, thank you all for not calling me crazy for thinking about bumping her up! Was TOTALLY worth it!
It was a BIG chunk of money to fork out on a gamble if she'd even be close, I entered her in Open and Youth both for points and money, plus awards fees and a couple time onlies. Well she went out and blew everyone's socks off!! Even mine! She ran a 1D TIME!!!! Not sure if knowing she was running with the big girls gave her that extra edge or what but D*MN she totally made it worth my money! Her time was good enough to tie for 8th in the open out of 110 runs and split 1st in youth (with same person she tied with in open)
Here is her video. My camera wouldn't focus for the person recording but you get the idea. 
https://youtu.be/jSdSDaTNm6M | |
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| Lopin' Leopard - 2015-10-12 7:24 AM
First off, thank you all for not calling me crazy for thinking about bumping her up! Was TOTALLY worth it!
It was a BIG chunk of money to fork out on a gamble if she'd even be close, I entered her in Open and Youth both for points and money, plus awards fees and a couple time onlies. Well she went out and blew everyone's socks off!! Even mine! She ran a 1D TIME!!!! Not sure if knowing she was running with the big girls gave her that extra edge or what but D*MN she totally made it worth my money! Her time was good enough to tie for 8th in the open out of 110 runs and split 1st in youth (with same person she tied with in open )
Here is her video. My camera wouldn't focus for the person recording but you get the idea.
https://youtu.be/jSdSDaTNm6M
Yay!! Good job to her! | |
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Location: 100 miles from Nowhere, AR | Lopin' Leopard - 2015-10-12 6:24 AM First off, thank you all for not calling me crazy for thinking about bumping her up! Was TOTALLY worth it! It was a BIG chunk of money to fork out on a gamble if she'd even be close, I entered her in Open and Youth both for points and money, plus awards fees and a couple time onlies. Well she went out and blew everyone's socks off!! Even mine! She ran a 1D TIME!!!! Not sure if knowing she was running with the big girls gave her that extra edge or what but D*MN she totally made it worth my money! Her time was good enough to tie for 8th in the open out of 110 runs and split 1st in youth (with same person she tied with in open ) Here is her video. My camera wouldn't focus for the person recording but you get the idea. https://youtu.be/jSdSDaTNm6M
Good job, both of you! Her for kicking butt, and you for doing what was best for your child.  | |
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Location: Missouri | Lopin' Leopard - 2015-10-12 6:24 AM
First off, thank you all for not calling me crazy for thinking about bumping her up! Was TOTALLY worth it!
It was a BIG chunk of money to fork out on a gamble if she'd even be close, I entered her in Open and Youth both for points and money, plus awards fees and a couple time onlies. Well she went out and blew everyone's socks off!! Even mine! She ran a 1D TIME!!!! Not sure if knowing she was running with the big girls gave her that extra edge or what but D*MN she totally made it worth my money! Her time was good enough to tie for 8th in the open out of 110 runs and split 1st in youth (with same person she tied with in open )
Here is her video. My camera wouldn't focus for the person recording but you get the idea.
https://youtu.be/jSdSDaTNm6M
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  | |
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 I Want a "MAN"
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Location: MD | Can you have her call me? I want to go from 5D to one 1D. LOL I bet she is on cloud 9! | |
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Location: Washington | We both are! We had to get there early as I have one I'm taking for time runs and exposure and it didn't start til noon and she drew #90 in the draw, after 18 pee wees. Was a long day and she was wired the whole time. She's also very excited to cash her youth check today after school. lol
Maybe I can have her tell me her secret and I'll pm you! LOL! | |
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