My Olympic Dream...

slamberson · 08-12-2008, 06:09 PM

Sorry everyone I feel like I have to get this out....

This may sound completely silly but it's my dream, my own dream. Lets start at the beginning..... I came from a family ( 3 brothers) with no money but rich with love so all I had was just myself running in track and played basketball in highschool. ALWAYS had a love for horses. So coming from a somewhat poor/comfortable, lower middle class family, we never had money for lessons. I've had to support myself since I graduated highschool so I have had to work fulltime to get by. Now I am Blessed with a boyfriend who Is paying the bills so I can go to school. Right now I am in school full time and work part time. But I still have my dream.... Haven't gotten far only a few lessons that were givin to me for free and Im so grateful for. I still dont have any money for lessons all I have to offer Is Time, Dedication, and Heart. I dont want to sound....Conceded??? But I am a very comfortable confident rider. Natural Balanced Rider. Hopefully In two years after I get my degree I will make enough money to get lots of lessons Even though I am 26 now Will I be to old to go to the Olympics I would hope Not. I just Prey I met someone that will show me the foot steps to the Olympics.

Negitive remarks are welcome!!!! I am a positive person and people who tell me what I can't do just makes me work harder.

Thanks for Reading

Carri · 08-12-2008, 06:15 PM

That is a wonderful dream! I hope and pray that you are able to get there. You are right, it will take lots of hard work and dedication, but it sounds like you have the determination to get there!
One of the great things about the equestrian events in the Olympics is that age really doesn't matter, there are people in their 50's and 60's competing along with everyone else.
Good luck! And maybe we will see you there, Anna (my 9 yr old daughter) has plans to go to the Olympics also. She is shooting for 2020.

slamberson · 08-12-2008, 06:21 PM

Alright!!!!!! Maybe I will see you there!!!!! I'll definatley keep posting on H'topia!!!!!!!!!

breburtch · 08-12-2008, 06:24 PM

Thats a nice to dream to have and like Carri said theres lots of people alot older then you that show in the olympics.
Who knows maybe someday you'll get to live your dream but it will take a lot of money, lessons, and determination on your part to reach that dream as well as lots of sweat, tears, and let downs.

I have alot of big dreams and who knows maybe someday I'll be lucky enough to live one of those dreams but I know alot of those dreams are just that and will never be anything more.

Carri · 08-12-2008, 06:25 PM

Stephanie, who are you training with? Do you want to do dressage, jumping or eventing?

CHL · 08-12-2008, 07:55 PM

I think it's great to have ambitious dreams. I highly recommend getting a working student position with a top trainer in your discipline. It's how many top riders have gotten their start!

karenf · 08-12-2008, 09:41 PM

The eventer for the US team, can´t remember her name right now, was not rich. She bought her eventing horse for something like 2500 dollars, and works as a fire fighter. She said she was inspired by watching princess Anne ride in the Olympics. Unfortunately,she fell off during the cross country and was eliminated, but she got there. Most of the riders were in their 30´s and 40´s, so age does not seem to matter to much. Does not seem like an implausible dream to me.

CHL · 08-12-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by karenf

The eventer for the US team, can´t remember her name right now, was not rich.

Amy Tryon
http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/...bio/index.html

nrhareiner · 08-12-2008, 10:22 PM

Now that reining will be an olympic event at the next Olympics I would love for one of my horse to qualfy. There is no silly dreams just the ones you never try to obtain.

Heidi

snwflk · 08-12-2008, 10:32 PM

I am right behind you! Heck I dont even own my own horse yet- I have always had to borrow, I can from the same situation as you- I once met a great friend of mine , who let me "exercise" her horses as she was ill and couldnt do it anymore- for 4 years I learned to ride from her on her old school horse - (appendix,) I still remember the moment I placed my feet and reins in the right place and that beautiful horse did the most beautiful side pass( not really a side pass, but cant remember the correct name for it at this moment- it was at a angle but in a forward motion) at a trot I have even seen. It was that moment that I knew someday I was going to ride dressage in the olympics- I dont care - some day me too. Heck maybe well see each other there- who knows !!

Horselessnomore · 08-12-2008, 10:41 PM

Ian Miller rides for Canada in the show jumping events. I believe he is in his 50's. Go for it!!! Never loose sight of your dream

kshnooks · 08-12-2008, 10:46 PM

There's that Japanese dressage guy who's like 70 or something! So I say go for it!

**gbarmranch** · 08-13-2008, 05:18 AM

Dreams - or in your case, a goal - are what make life worthwhile.. Go for the gold girl.. and we can all cheer on our OWN Hter..

Spyder · 08-13-2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Horselessnomore

Ian Miller rides for Canada in the show jumping events. I believe he is in his 50's. Go for it!!! Never loose sight of your dream

Try closer to mid 60's.

slamberson · 08-13-2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carri

Stephanie, who are you training with? Do you want to do dressage, jumping or eventing?

Carri I want to do 3- day eventing. And I have had a lesson here and there in the past couple of years that were show jumping lessons but last Friday (the 8th) my friend and co-worker Beth gave me my first Dressage lesson and I am 100% hooked now!!!! I loved it before and that lesson made my feelings turn to stone about Dressage. There's no turning back now!!!!!

slamberson · 08-13-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHL

I think it's great to have ambitious dreams. I highly recommend getting a working student position with a top trainer in your discipline. It's how many top riders have gotten their start!

That's a great Idea!!!! I just need to find a trainer thats willing to work with my crazy school and work schedule!!!!!

slamberson · 08-13-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrhareiner

Now that reining will be an olympic event at the next Olympics I would love for one of my horse to qualfy. There is no silly dreams just the ones you never try to obtain.

Heidi

I HEAR THAT!!!!!!! I LOVE WHAT YOU JUST SAID!!!!!!!!!

" There is no silly dreams, just the ones you never try to obtain."

Thank You so much. Good luck trying out for 2012 Olympics Keep us posted during your jorurney that would be exciting!!!!!

slamberson · 08-13-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snwflk

I am right behind you! Heck I dont even own my own horse yet- I have always had to borrow, I can from the same situation as you- I once met a great friend of mine , who let me "exercise" her horses as she was ill and couldnt do it anymore- for 4 years I learned to ride from her on her old school horse - (appendix,) I still remember the moment I placed my feet and reins in the right place and that beautiful horse did the most beautiful side pass( not really a side pass, but cant remember the correct name for it at this moment- it was at a angle but in a forward motion) at a trot I have even seen. It was that moment that I knew someday I was going to ride dressage in the olympics- I dont care - some day me too. Heck maybe well see each other there- who knows !!

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08-12-2008, 06:09 PM
slamberson Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 181	My Olympic Dream... Sorry everyone I feel like I have to get this out.... This may sound completely silly but it's my dream, my own dream. Lets start at the beginning..... I came from a family ( 3 brothers) with no money but rich with love so all I had was just myself running in track and played basketball in highschool. ALWAYS had a love for horses. So coming from a somewhat poor/comfortable, lower middle class family, we never had money for lessons. I've had to support myself since I graduated highschool so I have had to work fulltime to get by. Now I am Blessed with a boyfriend who Is paying the bills so I can go to school. Right now I am in school full time and work part time. But I still have my dream.... Haven't gotten far only a few lessons that were givin to me for free and Im so grateful for. I still dont have any money for lessons all I have to offer Is Time, Dedication, and Heart. I dont want to sound....Conceded??? But I am a very comfortable confident rider. Natural Balanced Rider. Hopefully In two years after I get my degree I will make enough money to get lots of lessons Even though I am 26 now Will I be to old to go to the Olympics I would hope Not. I just Prey I met someone that will show me the foot steps to the Olympics. Negitive remarks are welcome!!!! I am a positive person and people who tell me what I can't do just makes me work harder. Thanks for Reading __________________ Stefanie

08-12-2008, 06:15 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	That is a wonderful dream! I hope and pray that you are able to get there. You are right, it will take lots of hard work and dedication, but it sounds like you have the determination to get there! One of the great things about the equestrian events in the Olympics is that age really doesn't matter, there are people in their 50's and 60's competing along with everyone else. Good luck! And maybe we will see you there, Anna (my 9 yr old daughter) has plans to go to the Olympics also. She is shooting for 2020. __________________

08-12-2008, 06:21 PM
slamberson Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 181	Alright!!!!!! Maybe I will see you there!!!!! I'll definatley keep posting on H'topia!!!!!!!!! __________________ Stefanie

08-12-2008, 06:24 PM
breburtch Coming two Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 1,905	Thats a nice to dream to have and like Carri said theres lots of people alot older then you that show in the olympics. Who knows maybe someday you'll get to live your dream but it will take a lot of money, lessons, and determination on your part to reach that dream as well as lots of sweat, tears, and let downs. I have alot of big dreams and who knows maybe someday I'll be lucky enough to live one of those dreams but I know alot of those dreams are just that and will never be anything more.

08-12-2008, 06:25 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Stephanie, who are you training with? Do you want to do dressage, jumping or eventing? __________________

08-12-2008, 07:55 PM
CHL Newborn Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New England Posts: 33	I think it's great to have ambitious dreams. I highly recommend getting a working student position with a top trainer in your discipline. It's how many top riders have gotten their start!

08-12-2008, 09:41 PM
karenf Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 503	The eventer for the US team, can´t remember her name right now, was not rich. She bought her eventing horse for something like 2500 dollars, and works as a fire fighter. She said she was inspired by watching princess Anne ride in the Olympics. Unfortunately,she fell off during the cross country and was eliminated, but she got there. Most of the riders were in their 30´s and 40´s, so age does not seem to matter to much. Does not seem like an implausible dream to me.

08-12-2008, 10:22 PM
nrhareiner Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 743	Now that reining will be an olympic event at the next Olympics I would love for one of my horse to qualfy. There is no silly dreams just the ones you never try to obtain. Heidi __________________ Double Eagle Photography www.doubleeagleph.com Definision of Gun Control: Hiting what you aim at.

08-12-2008, 10:32 PM
snwflk Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 614	I am right behind you! Heck I dont even own my own horse yet- I have always had to borrow, I can from the same situation as you- I once met a great friend of mine , who let me "exercise" her horses as she was ill and couldnt do it anymore- for 4 years I learned to ride from her on her old school horse - (appendix,) I still remember the moment I placed my feet and reins in the right place and that beautiful horse did the most beautiful side pass( not really a side pass, but cant remember the correct name for it at this moment- it was at a angle but in a forward motion) at a trot I have even seen. It was that moment that I knew someday I was going to ride dressage in the olympics- I dont care - some day me too. Heck maybe well see each other there- who knows !! __________________ Suzie Q

08-12-2008, 10:41 PM
Horselessnomore Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,343	Ian Miller rides for Canada in the show jumping events. I believe he is in his 50's. Go for it!!! Never loose sight of your dream

08-12-2008, 10:46 PM
kshnooks Coming two Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,865	There's that Japanese dressage guy who's like 70 or something! So I say go for it!

08-13-2008, 05:18 AM
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