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The girls at my barn hate my favorite pony and they’re so mean! What should I do?
I love my favorite Morgan pony, Carrie. She’s the only horse I’ve ever had a true connection with. But she’s a total brat for everyone except me, and the other riders, even my instructor, makes fun of her. They’re going to send her away because nobody else rides her. They act like they don’t care and they’ve given up on her. And what’s worse is that the other girls at my barn don’t like me because I like Carrie so much. I’ve tried ignoring their rude remarks, but I get so lonely at the barn and I don’t want to switch barns because I’m learning a lot. My best friend just started riding, and she rode Carrie. But Carrie was testing her to see what she could get away with, so she was being a brat. So my friend started making fun of her, too! It was so hurtful. I got on Carrie, and she was fine for me! But no matter what I say, people still make fun of my special mare. I don’t want her to leave. Any advice from fellow horselovers?
I have a gelding paint named Levi and i love him more than anything. He has always been awesome for me and I am a pretty good rider, but I have seen him do much worse for much better riders. Sometimes he wont even move for other people. I dont know what it is but I think some riders feel differently than others and even if you dont notice the horse does. Maybe you are gentle on her or dont confuse her or maybe she can just tell that you love her. Either way I realize how special it is to have that kind of a bond with a horse and I hope you find a way to keep her at your barn. Maybe you could explain your situation to the owners or do something to show them how much you are willing to do to keep her with you. If people are saying bad things about her you can let them know theyre being bitchy without making everyone hate you. Just defend her if you want her but dont insult them unless you really dont care what they think. If theyre not physically harming her she proboblay doesnt even know about it and it may even make her closer to you.
