A topic that a lot of equestrian are very familiar is the variety of ways that people do things in the equestrian world. Of course there is a right and wrong when you are in the show ring for some disciplines, but outside of that no one really ever does anything the same.
That's okay... Trust me!! My favorite part about the equine world is the circle of ways that people tend to do things. You may not agree with all of them, but it's how they do it so let them be. You have a right to voice your opinion, yes I agree, but if that person disagrees with you it's no reason to lose a friendship, get in an argument, or create drama over.
If something someone does with their horse really bothers you than you don't have to watch or agree. One idea that I loved about graduating high school was now in life instead of being forced together with 1,500 other students, I have the choice of who I want in my life. My friends now, are people that I choose to see and hang out with and I love it!
This essentially is the same concept in the equine world. If you don't like a particular trainer, vet, farrier, company, or whoever, you don't HAVE to use them. Your horse is exactly that. YOURS!! The decision you make for them are yours. At some points, yes, you will make the wrong decision and maybe that person you didn't agree with is making a lot more sense right now.
A good professional in the equestrian world is going to understand this and know that their ways aren't right or wrong. I do agree that some facts are right (mostly going to be the health concerns and the NEEDS of your horse) and those are things that everyone should know and if you own a horse it's your responsibility to know.
So the take away from all this should be you need to have your own opinion. People around you are going to agree and disagree with you, but as equestrians we need to stick together. We are truly one of a kind people! To be on the other side is going to be understanding that people do things their way. Not everyone is going to do it your way. Your way may be the most efficient, smartest, and most logical way to do it, but that doesn't mean everyone is going to jump up and start agreeing with you. If that was a case I think we would all be super rich from the crazy ideas we come up.
I hope this gives everyone a little confidence boost to have an opinion and an amazing weekend. Get outside and give that favorite equine friend of yours a hug and a good exercise!
The Modern Equestrian!
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