Flying minis
Well-Known Member
So I came back from a horse show, and my husband asked me "Why do you like to show? It's a lot of work." And I honestly had to think to answer. When I was a kid, I was hyper-competitive, and showing was all about WINNING! But now, I find it's not, so I really had to think about it. I don't breed, or sell, or train or do lessons anymore, so it's not to promote myself / my horses / my breeding program, etc. I just love all of it - getting ready, showing, even cleaning up after when I'm exhausted. It's partly the people I show with, partly the competition, partly being able to see progress in my horses and know they can hold their own, partly knowing that when they do well it's because I TRAINED THEM to do that. . . but I can't put a finger on why it's so important to me to do.
So what's your reason? I'd be interested to hear why others enjoy this hobby that can be so frustrating, expensive, and so much work ! : )
Oh, and one more thing, I think sometimes I do it because it makes me feel closer to my mom. My mother is 86, with Alzheimer's. She doesn't remember any of the family members (myself included). But she and I went to shows together from the time I was 8 until I was 32. Still today, she may not know anything of what's going on or who is around her, but if you mention horse showing she will say "Those were some fun times! I enjoyed that so much!" I hope that if that time / situation ever comes for me, that is also my memory of showing!
So what's your reason? I'd be interested to hear why others enjoy this hobby that can be so frustrating, expensive, and so much work ! : )
Oh, and one more thing, I think sometimes I do it because it makes me feel closer to my mom. My mother is 86, with Alzheimer's. She doesn't remember any of the family members (myself included). But she and I went to shows together from the time I was 8 until I was 32. Still today, she may not know anything of what's going on or who is around her, but if you mention horse showing she will say "Those were some fun times! I enjoyed that so much!" I hope that if that time / situation ever comes for me, that is also my memory of showing!