Re: RC: skeered to ride

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi Carla
When I was bucked and broke my pelvis in two places by staying on 3
bucks tooooo long, it was a while before i wanted to ride again. The
secret: get on a bombproof horse the first few times until your bravado
returns--- if I can do it at 50-- so can you. <BG>

robert and carla lawson wrote:
> 
> Okay all ya'll I have a question. Okay maybe I am VENTING....I was wondering
> if anyone had a serious fall and were afraid to get back on. I have been
> back on and rode for sometime but not by myself.
> I have had someone there with me nearby either riding with me or around in
> the vicinity. I also havent gone past a trot either. It is very
> disappointing. I realize that I have to eventually go out on my own but I am
> finding a hard time to trust my riding skills and the horse as well.
> Any takers on this one?
> Carla (another beautiful day slipped away and me not to enjoy it.)
> Ansata (? what no riding?)
> Haley (dads got that damn club in his hand again)
> Rob *out to golf*
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Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians, Home of TLA Halynov
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I've learned that life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer it
gets to the end, the faster it goes. Smell the roses!