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Comment by Gayle Wilbert-Paoletti on March 19, 2012 at 8:57pm

I have been scrolling thru several months of comments in the over 50 crowd, and have thoroughly enjoyed the enriching and fulfilling stories of horses and their humans!  The breath and depth of the horse/human experience described here is so satisfying to read. I feel I am self -educating thru others and the range of the "equestrian addiction"! As with the growing knowledge comes the sad and difficult parts of the industry, in which I often feel great pain reading about unfortunate losses, accidents, abuse etc. Nonetheless, I've got to say that I am so grateful that at my young age (66) I have the health and stamina to pursue a passion that I would have never thought would be part of my life!  EVER!!  Humorously, over the weekend, I was feeling cranky and "unmet"...until I realized that I needed to be at the stables! After an hour or so with the horses and the smells, I was calm, fulfilled, and happy!  I can really understand now the stories of how difficult lives, tough times, have been made a little more tolerable with the warm breath and a big old nose nudging your neck!   

Comment by Mary-Joe Figueira on March 19, 2012 at 8:34pm

Kaukapakapa, sounds enchanting. How fast can you say it. I bet your horses are just loving it down there. No snow!

People with horses are never rich. If they were, they are poor now, but at least they are happy.

Comment by vickie lawson on March 19, 2012 at 2:05pm

Hi Joe: Used to live in Halifax but now live in Kaukapakapa New Zealand. So no help to you!

 

Comment by Sherry Cassetori on March 19, 2012 at 8:24am

one thing I can say just from reading the comments, people with horses are very happy maybe not rich but happy.

Comment by Cindy Jeffery on March 18, 2012 at 5:44pm

I agree with Mary-Joe, keep riding and mucking out.  I'm 61 and I attribute my health to having horses, they keep me active even in a moderate way.  I don't ride as much as I used to but still keep my hand in by having horses at my place.  I still muck out, still carry water and hay, still fix fences and minor repairs.  I also look at food as fuel and only eat as much as I need for the work I am doing.  Of course with any engine you gotta give it the best you can find.

Comment by Mary-Joe Figueira on March 16, 2012 at 9:53pm

Keep on riding and mucking out. You live longer. The Japenese rider, representing Japan at the Olympics, will be 70 years old. Very inspiring!

Comment by Cathie M. on March 16, 2012 at 4:09pm

I am glad to hear there can be (a new) life after 50. Thanks all.

Comment by Ellin McGinley Daum on March 16, 2012 at 12:11pm

In April I'll be 67 and have been running my own horse business for the last 12 years and teaching lessons for 25 years.  People ask when I'm going to retire, but despite all the headaches, heartaches and problems the answer is never!  The joy of being with the animals and their owners far outweigh the difficulties of the business.

Comment by Sherry Cassetori on March 16, 2012 at 10:33am

horse business it tough, I board my horse with 35 other horses, but I help the owners with the stalls , turnout, putting on blankets, and hay and feeding.  I am 57 and guess what I love it .  I would not stop for anything.

Comment by Cathie M. on March 16, 2012 at 10:29am

Gayle, I am so impressed by you! What a great outlook you must have on life.

Do write and tell how you are doing.

I am a bit younger (57) and my hubby and I are finally living our dream - bought a (much)  bigger farm so we can run a horse business. People keep saying "oh - you're retiring". I wish! It's going to be hard work but we will enjoy it more than the business we were both in.

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