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Showing posts with label horse riding enjoyment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label horse riding enjoyment. Show all posts
2/28/12
#59 Time...
#59 Time
Good heavens - I can't even seem to find the time to put something new on the blog - so Lordy only knows how you folks find the time to ride - especially those of you that have "real" jobs or have to go to an arena.
I do everything from right here at the ranch and I can't get to writing just a tad.
So, I guess, the lesson here, is not to beat yourself up badly when you can't get out there to see your little darling. It is not always easy but always keep in mind that first of all riding should not be a chore. Nor should it be something that you get upset over. Nor is it anything you should feel guilty over. Nor anything you should be getting stressed over. Nor anything you should be getting yelled at about. Nor is it anything that your horse will hate you for. (sometimes, they are just tickled pink to have a little vacation from you !)
So, now I need to take my own advice - knock it off Mary - the horse riding and the blog writing are gifts from the gods and the gods are compassionate and empathetic.
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| snowy Mary |
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| Lazy rolling... |
7/12/11
Tip: Joy and Frustration
Many horse riders get irritated, aggravated, crabby, frustrated and stressed out when riding their horse. Generally, it is because the little darling is not cooperating and doing what we want. We get angry because we are so goal and task oriented and either the horse or us is not making the goal. The point being: we are no longer riding for pleasure and enjoyment and instead we've made riding the darlings into work. Now, why would we do that? We got into this sport because we loved horses and enjoyed riding so much - then we've gone and ruined it. The next time you are with your horse - try to remember the real reason for having him. It is for joy and pleasure.
Adventure Horse Riding in NYS -- RideNYS.com
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