Dr1 is 12 and has been riding since she was 4. She has always totally loved it. We have changed stables as her needs changed, so we have been to 4 over the years. Been at the most recent one for approximately 7 months I think, she helps out all day Saturday (8am to 5pm). I've just signed loan agreement for a horse as she has showed consistent commitment and interest.
But she's OBSESSED. It's great that she has a passion, I recognise that. And I am pleased that it's a healthy outdoor activity and she's learning lots of useful skills. But, she speaks about nothing else. All conversations end up at horses. She does no other activities and has no other interests. She much prefers to hang out with friends at the yard and hasn't much interest in her school friends, outside of school
I used to ride when I was younger and I understand the enjoyment. But, I didn't have the bug like this. I'm just looking for reassurance really, because I know people DO get 'obsessed' with horses.
What do you think? Go with it? Or enforce some computer game playing/hanging out with non-horsey friends?
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Is this level of obsession normal?
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Annahibiscuits · 14/05/2017 23:39
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23/05/2017 10:32
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