It’s me again. Some of you guys may have read my story about helpin’ out at the feedyard where my dad works, but this is something different. A few weeks ago my grandparents came for my little brother’s birthday. My grandpa went out to my horse’s pen and was in trying to touch him. I went in too just to show my grandpa that he will usually come to me and let me get closer than arms length, well he wouldn’t let me do it cause there was a stranger in the pen.
My dad came home, saw us out there and came in and put him in our “workin’ pen” and showed my grandpa what he did. He finished showin’ and they all went ahead and I was told to get in front of them my response, “He likes me, I’m ok he hasn’t ever hurt me”. My dad’s response, “yes, but he’s still a stud and you’re still a girl”. Oh boy did that make me mad!
I said that just because I am a girl doesn’t mean that I’m not strong and can’t do things that guys can. But I couldn’t finish my statement because my dad grabbed my shoulder and put me in front of him. I tried to tell him why I was angry with him but he couldn’t grab the concept. Oh, did I mention that my 3 yr old stud that can possibly run me over cause I’m a girl is hardly bigger’n a pony? And he’s a Quarter Horse. Cowboys!
4 comments
Morgan
I understand that he’s protective a me, but he calls him “Puke” and other bad names all the time. Sundance started off as my dads horse and later became mine, he wasn’t given to me just all of the sudden ever body started callin im my horse and its stayed like that for a long time now. I’ve suggested that I could pay for the prarie hay and the grain but he don’t answer.
Country cowgirl
Well, in a way i can understand because that’s happend some to me to, but in way it’s a little harder for me to understand because i have 4 brothers so i’m treated like one of the boys when it comes to stuff like that. We have some cows, and one of my chores is to milk our milk cow and just kind of watchover the others and take care of them to most of the cow (to are bulls) have big horns, (witch i like it makes them look really cool) but im so used to them i will walk right in between them they are just like my pets really i also have a baby calf that acts like a puppy dog to me that you’re horse does with you (lets me pet and play with her but doesn’t let anybody else unless i’m with her and she’s comfortable). Just give it time, they will eventually see that you and your horse are okay together. It just what dad’s do.
Dominique
Cheer up… I’m 20 and my dad is still sometimes like that when we’re around our horses! It’s just that protective instinct they have… especially for their daughters. Gretchen’s right your dad will see that you know your horse and eventually he’ll step back a bit. Just give it some time
gretchen
I can’t blame your dad for being protective, but I know how you feel. If you know your horse, then you should be able to be trusted with it. Give it time, your dad will see that eventually. ;)