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Topic: Is it really that odd?
ohsco2007 Joined Sun 10/07/07 Posts: 5	Mon 02/25/08 07:38 AM
Is it really odd that a mixed race female is good at horseback riding and on the equestrian team? Why is it that I get such weird looks because of my race and liking horses and enjoying riding them? And then to top it off I'm good at it and the looks get worse?

trying_to_fly Joined Thu 10/05/06 Posts: 6258	Mon 02/25/08 07:40 AM
Because not everyone can do it hun.....That's a HARD sport....I'm accident prone when it comes to horses sooooo...HATS OFF TO YA!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

eskimo_nell Joined Sat 11/24/07 Posts: 3035	Mon 02/25/08 07:41 AM
Im mixed race myself and Im no good at horse riding it shouldn't matter what color you are as long as your enjoying what you do!! Not odd at all keep at it.

ohsco2007 Joined Sun 10/07/07 Posts: 5	Mon 02/25/08 07:42 AM
Oh by the way after reviewing the rules, i realized I may have come off as pity-seeking, I dont want pity. I was just curious as to why it seems so odd to most people, that a black/white girl would be on the equestrian team.

eskimo_nell Joined Sat 11/24/07 Posts: 3035	Mon 02/25/08 07:45 AM Edited by eskimo_nell on Mon 02/25/08 07:46 AM
Oh by the way after reviewing the rules, i realized I may have come off as pity-seeking, I dont want pity. I was just curious as to why it seems so odd to most people, that a black/white girl would be on the equestrian team. didn't sound like a pity thing more of a rant

zanne46 Joined Sun 07/01/07 Posts: 5610	Mon 02/25/08 08:00 AM Edited by zanne46 on Mon 02/25/08 08:02 AM
Oh by the way after reviewing the rules, i realized I may have come off as pity-seeking, I dont want pity. I was just curious as to why it seems so odd to most people, that a black/white girl would be on the equestrian team. It's most likely due to change... And we all know that change has many effects on ppl... In a lot of sports it has been all whites.... For others a majority of AFrican americans... Even in the Harness Horse Racing....ex. white.... and a huge majority are French Canadian... Then all of a sudden....I say..very few AF AM actually became drivers..not just grooms....then...very very few woman drivers...but they exsist and they are great at what they do..if not better..... So all sports.. have changed..ppl no matter what their race...has the talent to go forth and live their dream... Exceptance...change....and freedom....for all to live out their talent...... Thank God for evolution.... Ignore the looks.....some are most likely envious.....because they can't do it... Keep ur head high and do ur best.....congrats to u..

ohsco2007 Joined Sun 10/07/07 Posts: 5	Mon 02/25/08 12:53 PM
Oh by the way after reviewing the rules, i realized I may have come off as pity-seeking, I dont want pity. I was just curious as to why it seems so odd to most people, that a black/white girl would be on the equestrian team. didn't sound like a pity thing more of a rant Ok I will admit it was kind of a rant. Just one of those things. Sorry about that and thanks to everyone who has been so kind! :-D

Nambi Joined Fri 09/14/07 Posts: 259	Mon 02/25/08 01:34 PM
There are'nt many black equestrians (or mixed) that could be a reason... KUDOS to ya!!!

Cambolaya65 Joined Mon 09/03/07 Posts: 5587	Mon 02/25/08 01:36 PM
Break that barrier girl!!!!

musclehd Joined Wed 11/14/07 Posts: 5015	Tue 02/26/08 05:39 PM
Is it really odd that a mixed race female is good at horseback riding and on the equestrian team? Why is it that I get such weird looks because of my race and liking horses and enjoying riding them? And then to top it off I'm good at it and the looks get worse? F the naysayers.. you have nothing to prove to anyone, except yourself. Turn your head on them and show them what youre all about. Stand out from everyone else.. shiit there isnt a damn thing wrong with that! Do what you do girl, it will pay off in the end!