#38 Complacency and Fools
I know what I speak of . I am the fool - hopefully you are not. I am so used to being around horses that I too often take things and situations for granted and get careless - putting myself into a nice bag of trouble.
Examples: My feet have been stepped on at least 4 times this year - why? I wasn't paying attention, was too complacent, and as a result, I didn't practice what I preach. Because of this I showed poor communication and leadership . I was focused on whatever and allowed the darlings to get too close, pushy and to make me move, instead of vice versa. Ouch ! Duh !
This winter, I was standing directly in front of my pushy little Welsh Cobb - I already knew she is incredibly pushy if she panicks or gets nervous and knew that she was not comfortable in front of the garage - but again, I wasn't paying attention or using my noggin. I was asking her to back up, and something scared her from behind, so she cutely ran straight ahead, pushed me down and ran over me. Another Duh !
This summer, in front of guests no less, I was sidepassing my Jose along the fence line, probably showing off ! I forgot to check to see if the fence was on - and yes, it was on. Jose spun like a crazed animal, and spun so fast I was dizzy, the husband is yelling to me to get off but I couldn't, we were going around in circles so darn freaking fast - and I mean fast. There was no way I could even spin him in the other direction. He finally did settle down - and in praise of him, he never tried to bolt or get me off of him - but that was some ride !!! Again, complacency. It'll get you in trouble every time.
And, it's so darn humiliating and embarrassing.
I'm sure there are more examples but I have conveniently forgotten them - or am just too proud to admit to any more foolishness.
Complacency can be dangerous ! So don't be stupid, as yours truly has been !
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I know what I speak of . I am the fool - hopefully you are not. I am so used to being around horses that I too often take things and situations for granted and get careless - putting myself into a nice bag of trouble.
Examples: My feet have been stepped on at least 4 times this year - why? I wasn't paying attention, was too complacent, and as a result, I didn't practice what I preach. Because of this I showed poor communication and leadership . I was focused on whatever and allowed the darlings to get too close, pushy and to make me move, instead of vice versa. Ouch ! Duh !
This summer, in front of guests no less, I was sidepassing my Jose along the fence line, probably showing off ! I forgot to check to see if the fence was on - and yes, it was on. Jose spun like a crazed animal, and spun so fast I was dizzy, the husband is yelling to me to get off but I couldn't, we were going around in circles so darn freaking fast - and I mean fast. There was no way I could even spin him in the other direction. He finally did settle down - and in praise of him, he never tried to bolt or get me off of him - but that was some ride !!! Again, complacency. It'll get you in trouble every time.
And, it's so darn humiliating and embarrassing.
I'm sure there are more examples but I have conveniently forgotten them - or am just too proud to admit to any more foolishness.
Complacency can be dangerous ! So don't be stupid, as yours truly has been !
Mary Dixon Adventure Horse Riding in NYS
Learn to Ride in 4 Days -- No Kidding & No Fooling
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