Comments on: Your Turn: A stable place http://www.horsenation.com/2012/09/10/your-turn-a-stable-place/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=your-turn-a-stable-place horsing around the world Sat, 18 May 2013 03:20:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jocelyn http://www.horsenation.com/2012/09/10/your-turn-a-stable-place/#comment-9791 Jocelyn Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:08:19 +0000 http://www.horsenation.com/?p=16069#comment-9791 I totally admire this standpoint of commraderie among boarders. I remember being that kid who was dropped off to “fend for myself.” I think it taught me at a young age how to be independant and to think responsibly. On the flip side, I also had really great parents who taught me how to behave myself when they weren’t around. I don’t know if it was the former or the latter that kept me out of trouble, but I will say this….

Boarding at a nice facility is a luxury, and many adult riders go there to relax and spend time in peace and quiet. A lot of boarders avoid “kid barns” all together because of parents that let their kids run rampid. I don’t think theres any shame in asking someone “Hey can you keep an eye on lil Susie while I run to the grocery store?” But don’t expect me to babysit without asking. I would rather have someone ask me, than just assume I’m ok playing substitute mommy.. ya know?

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