A woman’s mother keeps offering her friend’s grandkids pony rides on her horse without her permission. The woman has laid down the law but her mother exploded at her and showed up with 12 kids without her supervision. The property owner marked her mother as not allowed on the property without her there. The woman has blocked her mother and most of her family. Was she the a**hole? Read on to find out.
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A woman is defending her decision to refuse pony rides to children, after a disagreement with her mother . The woman, who has owned her beloved horse for over twenty years, was concerned about the safety of the kids and explained this to her mother who did not take kindly to the restrictions. After a disagreement, the woman spoke to the owner of the property where the horse is kept and he agreed that it was a liability to allow unsupervised pony rides. Despite this, the woman’s mother showed up with 12 kids and was refused entry.
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The woman has since blocked her mother and much of her family, who have been critical of her decision. However, the woman has also reached out to the family of the birthday girl involved and set up a ‘meet-the-horsey’ event with appropriate safety measures, including pony rides for the children. She emphasizes that she does not hate children and simply wants to protect them from potential injury or harm. What do you think of her decision? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
NTA for not allowing pony rides, mother is entitled and irresponsible
Woman refuses kids pony rides, person defends horse safety
Safety first! NTA for setting boundaries on pony rides.
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Stand your ground! Your horse, your rules
Taking care of your own property and protecting yourself.
NTA. Your mom’s lack of respect for you and the horse is appalling
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Stand firm, it’s your horse and your rules. NTA
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Horses are amazing until they aren’t . Unpredictable animals need respect .
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Keeping kids safe comes first
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Having a horse is awesome, but kids and horses can be dangerous
Horses can be dangerous, NTA for not allowing pony rides
NTA. Kid-safe horses handle chaotic minions. High-five to property owner.
Breaking free from family entitlement
Woman refuses pony rides, commenter supports NTA decision.
Curious commenter asks about 12 kids at party
NTA stands firm on not risking horse’s safety for pony rides
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Suggesting a professional sign to avoid future chaos
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