Be patient. Your family might not always understand the context of some of your ideas. The kids might be thrilled with your idea of heading for Florida in February. However, it may take some explaining before they come around to the idea that it was the Wellington Dressage Show you were thinking of visiting, not Disney World.
OK.OK. Maybe I've been trying to be a little humorous (only just) about the subject of balancing the needs of your family, job and ...THE HORSE. But between the time I started this article and now, I found a real life example of what I've been discussing. Someone who boards where I do, has decided to move her horse to a barn without access to an indoor arena and therefore, the board will be less than at present. The decision was based on balancing her family's current financial situation and her own needs. As a rider, she wasn't happy with her choice, but it was what she needed to do.
Each of us has a different situation and each balancing act must be individual to us. When we feel like we are in balance, something else comes along and we are forced to rebalance - to reschedule, to evaluate our priorities, to redefine our needs. However you maintain your balance, be thankful to those who make it all possible - including....THE HORSE.
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