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Well I don't have any show ring accomplishments this year to speak of...but I have personal horse accomplishments....
Last November, when cantering a simple circle, Belle got tripped up, fell to her knees, tossed me over her head and somersaulted on top of me.....thank God neither of us were hurt seriously....but from that day on I shook like a leaf if I even thought about riding....
My good friend Summer has been helping me for months to try to regain my confidence in myself ...now the accident wasn't her fault at all, nor mine, she may have tripped in the very very deep ring sand at this dumb barn we were boarding at...
When she came back I was encouraged to get on her...my excuse....oh no saddle.....sorry can't ride......dear Summer saw right through THAT....told me, just sit on her Robin, you'll be fine, she'll take care of you. That first time I shook from head to toe, literally and she was sooo good. So I survived THAT......next step outside....WHATTTT....I have put that off for the last two months, o I can't ride bareback outside...etc....
Yesterday, after learning of my friend's loss of her darling filly I bit my lip, got up my courage and got on my mare. I walked her outside into the WINDY day with tree guys sawing not far away, and trusted her....I dropped my makeshift "reins" (lead rope tied to the halter) and let her graze. For the first time in a long long time I remembered why riding is SO much fun. Just you and your horse, sharing a quiet moment.
So that is my Hall of Fame Entry....I know my horse isn't famous for winning ribbons, etc, but she's famous to me for her personality and strength of spirit.
Robin in MI
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