This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fortunately, my daughters 16 and 20) have been more or less thrilled with having horses around the last 5 years. they are not as obsessive as I am, but really love the fjords and are willing to help with care and exercising. My husband does not really care for horses, but he cares for me, so he puts up with it. My preference would be to spend literally every waking moment down at the barn when I am not working. I "compromise" by doing things with the family that don't involve the horses sometimes. The occasional movie, or day trip to something nearby. After several years where our only vacation time was spent doing pony things, I encouraged my husband to pick a trip that was something HE really wanted to do. It has felt like a big sacrifice for me to give up 5 days of vacation when I could be spending it at the barn, but it has done a world of good for our relationship. And the ponies seem to be weathering it okay. And actually, spending time in Las Vegas without any responsibilities at all, even ones that I love, is turning out to be pretty nice for me too! Kate with Joe and Della (who completely understand why I would rather spend time with them than anyone else) ******************************************* In a message dated 7/3/2008 11:31:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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