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Re: [RC] One more giant step - Jo Ann KnightJen I thought I'd put my experience into the string. I too have been there and still am. I like what Lani had to say and intend to keep this for referral when I finally find that "quiet, safe horse". I also am having my mare's lameness re-evaluated to see if she can be rehabbed. However, I know she went thru hell and, well they do have elephant memories, so if she can be ridden I am going to have to do some singing! Currently putting in a lot of ground work with her when time permits. Then after surgery it will be recover for several months, then back to dressage lessons to get my "legs" back AND to reassure myself I really can ride. I almost bought a horse recently, very sweet and I believe very safe. But realized I needed to give Aysha that chance at recovery first. So you and I are sorta experiencing similar problems, and I know, like you, when I start riding trails I am going to need to take a deep breath, sing, sing sing! Hang in there, I know we both can do it. Jo Ann -------Original Message------- From: Lani M Olson Date: 09/13/05 09:22:51 To: Ridecamp Endurance Subject: Re: [RC] One more giant step Jen, give yourself a big pat on the back. Fear comes to a lot of us. After being thrown and injuring my back I couldn't ride for a year - fear was well entrenched. Found a positively quiet horse and walked and trotted only for two years with a good friend. I have to second Chris' recommendation on singing and breathing. Had my husband drop me and horse off 9 miles from home, all alone. Old fear resurfaced, especially because the mare was picking up on my nervousness. Then I remembered singing (and thank God ONLY my horse could hear me!) But my horse visibly relaxed, and I became more confident. Like Chris said, if you're holding your breath in fear your whole body is tense and the horse feels it. Just keep at it, a little ride at a time, as you are comfortable with. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. Lani in South Dakota =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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