Friend Put My Child on a Horse Without My Consent, AITA for Being Angry?

A horse attacked me as a child, so I have a justified fear of them. My friend , who knows about my phobia, let my daughter ride her horse without my permission. I’m upset and uncomfortable, but my family thinks I’m overreacting. Am I the asshole for calling my friend irresponsible?

Facing fear or overreaction? AITA for being angry?

Not a fan of horses, OP expresses frustration over friend’s actions

Traumatic horse attack, understandably angry friend, seeking advice.

Horse-obsessed friend crosses the line with OP’s child

Respecting boundaries with friends who have different interests

Unwanted horseplay incident with babysitter, what to do?

Friendly babysitting gone wrong AITA?

Child put on a horse without consent – friend’s fault?

Parent angry friend put child on horse without consent

Friend put child on horse without consent, causing anger.

Friend put child on horse without consent, sparks anger

Friend puts child on horse without consent, dismisses anger

Mom angry after friend puts child on horse without consent

Risky move by friend, understandable anger from parent.

Surprised friend takes child to ride horse without permission

Friend put my child on a horse without my consent. AITA?

A woman posted on Reddit, asking if she’s an a**hole for being angry at her friend for putting her child on a horse without her consent. She has a fear of horses because she was attacked by one when she was 8 years old, and her friend knows this. The woman’s daughter was babysat by her friend, who owned horses. When she picked up her daughter, she found out that her daughter sat on one of the horses and fed them apples. She called her friend to confront her, but her friend said that she was in control of the situation and that the horses were safe. The woman’s family thinks she’s overreacting because of her fear of horses and that she should apologize to her friend. However, she feels that her friend acted irresponsibly and that her fear should be respected. What do you think? Read on to find out what other Redditors have to say.

NTA – Friend took child to activity behind OP’s back and lied.

Best friend put child on horse without permission, mixed opinions.

Don’t let your phobia harm your child’s learning

Friend took child to dangerous activity without permission, NTA for anger.

Trauma, not phobia. Friend denied it when confronted, NTA.

Horse enthusiasts agree: NTA for being angry about safety concerns

Friend put child on horse without consent, lied. NTA.

Horses are unpredictable and dangerous, friend put child at risk. NTA ❌

Horses are never entirely safe, even ‘kid safe’ ones. NTA.

NTA. Friend put child on horse without consent and lied when confronted

Friend put child on horse without consent, lied about it. NTA

Parent rightfully angry after friend puts child on horse without consent

Friend put child on horse without permission, lied about it

Friend put child on horse without consent, horse person agrees

Setting boundaries with kids and animals, ESH but gently

Friend put child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry

Friend puts child on a horse without consent, sparks ESH response

Friend takes child on horse without consent, lies. NTA.

Horses can be dangerous, NTA for being angry. Safety first!

Friend put child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry.

Mom didn’t want daughter around horses, friend ignored, YTA Eliza.

Professional explains why friend was irresponsible, NTA for being angry

Respect your boundaries! NTA for being upset ‍♀️

Parent angry after friend puts child on horse without consent

Friend took my child on a pre-planned horse trip, NTA

Friend put child on horse without permission, NTA for being angry

Friend disregards parent’s boundaries with child, NTA for confronting.

Let your child make up her own mind about horses

Horse girl reminds us why consent is important

Friend puts child on horse without consent, commenter is NTA

Friend puts child on horse without consent, ESH, trust broken.

Mom upset after friend put child on horse without consent, NTA!

Respect parenting choices, NTA for being angry about lying.

Horse riding without parental consent and helmet is dangerous, NTA.

Friend put child on horse without consent, NTA for feeling angry

Friend put child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry.

Commenter calls out both parties for their faults.

Horseback riding can be a great confidence builder for children

Friend put child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry

Friend disregards parent’s wishes, NTA for being angry

Experienced supervision is key for your child’s growth

Parent laments over sister projecting fears onto fearless niece, ESH.

Friend put child on horse without consent and lied, NTA.

Best friend puts child on horse without consent, NTA.

Friend put child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry

Friend takes child an hour away to ride horses, NTA for being upset

Friend put child on horse without consent, ESH for different reasons

Horseplay without consent, NTA but personal experience is problematic.

Friend took child for unapproved activity and lied, NTA

Friend takes child horseback riding without consent, NTA for being angry

Traumatic experience caused phobia. Friend acted recklessly, ESH.

Mother expresses understandable concern over lack of consent, NTA.

Friend lied, but YTA for taking it too far. Apologize!

Respect boundaries. NTA for being angry

Horses and mules need enthusiastic consent from guardians, NTA.

Parental consent ignored, both parties at fault.

Don’t let fear hold your child back, but honesty is key

Overcoming trauma is hard, but don’t let it limit you

Always ask the parent first

You have every right to be upset. Therapy can help.

Friend lied and put child on horse without consent, NTA.

Respecting a parent’s boundaries is key, ‍♀️NTA for being upset.

Friend puts child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry

Friend put child on horse without consent, ESH for overprotectiveness

Horseplay gone wrong? ESH needs to chill

Fear of horses justified, but denying interaction and lying is TA

Friend put OP’s child on horse without consent, NTA for being angry

Parent’s fear of horses after a tragic accident, ESH judgement.

Deceived by a friend who put child on horse without consent