Behind the Bit

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 01:18 PM PST

This equestrian mom
had twin boys...

I know several young women -- lifelong, accomplished, equestrians -- who have recently had babies. All of them are just radiant in their motherhood. They are finding time to ride, even with competing priorities of work, being a mom, and being a wife. But make no mistake, horses are backburnered when there is a new baby (or babies (see lower right photo). After all, you're a young mom only once, but a horsewoman forever, right?

Repurposing those old
horse show ribbons

Are you ready?
I have to wonder how one makes the transition from a horse-focused to a baby-focused mindset. I suspect that some aren't nearly as successful as the new moms I know. So here is a little quiz for you young horsewomen who are hearing the tick tock of the biological clock. Find out if you're really, really ready...

THE QUIZ

YOUR SCORES AND WHAT THEY MEAN!