Back on a horse again...finally
Monday, 23 March, 2009 at 5:33 PM ;)
Last time I went horseback riding, I declared that I wanted to do it again much sooner than I had that time. While I certainly didn't wait 19 years before riding again, it didn't occur to me then that I would wait quite so long. It's been just under 2 years.
What an amazing day yesterday was. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful. The company was magnificent. As before, I want to ride again... before 2 years pass.
It must be admitted: I let my ego have too much rein before we went. I remembered how well things went last time, and didn't consider the possibility that when a horse got spooked - with me on top of it - that I, too, would get a little spooked. Nonetheless, that's what happened. Although things worked out just fine in the end. But it's good to be reminded sometimes, that some things don't come easily...that we have to practice and work at something, rather than assume that "I can do that!" just because once or twice we did a decent job, isn't it?
So yea, here's me on a horse. Have had a great week seeing friends and meeting new and interesting people - and horses - and have sorely neglecting my blogging. Thought I'd pop in for a hello and tell you I'm great and show you a bit of evidence...
Cheers!
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Reader Comments (3)
Remember, a horse is a creature several times as large as you. You can't control him by sheer strength--he will win every time. So it must be something like your instincts over his, or perhaps your intellect over his? Of course, the horse would not like that characterization, would he?
Glad you had a good time!
Love,
Dad
You looked great. Lucky looks like a mule in this picture and0
3++ th0.at ( all of that was typed by Bandit's own little paw). As I was saying , evidently she acted like a mule, too. I'd much rather you get scared than thrown. It' is a long way down. I'm sorry you couldn't ride Sandy again as I had planned. I am supposed to be getting some drugs in the mail to help with the swelling and tenderness. You know you are welcome to ride anytime! You are the busy one!
Thanks to you both! I loved it AND hope I can go back soon, whichever horse I ride.