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[RC] spooking - Jean Miller

I don't think one can get all the spooks ever out of a horse.  Some spooks are easier to ride than others.  I developed the right handed death grip on the horn so I could stay on when those drop to the ground, leap sideways 10 feet, take off in a dead run spooks occurred.  That was Maggie.  I rode her for 15 years, got 6000 comp and end miles on her, was aiming for 7000 when she bolted as I was getting on.  I somersaulted off of her, was very glad I didn't break my neck, decided that enough was enough.  I was too old to put up with this crap.  I gave her to a good home, and now ride the Fat Pony, who by the way, will spook out of fun or out of fear.  The big difference is that I can easily ride them so my belly is not clamped in fear which didn't help with Maggie.  Maggie was absolutely the best horse I ever had for this sport.  But as I have gotten older, the fear of getting hurt has reared its ugly head.  As I approach 70 the most important thing is for me to be safe.  Thus the Fat Pony.  Jeanie