Posted by Donna Louise on June 14, 2006, at 19:50:15
In reply to Re: Reverse SAD?, Weather, Meds - me too! » Donna Louise, posted by pulse on June 14, 2006, at 7:26:12
> first i learned english; first lessons in 6th grade, in our big university town - miami of OHIO. ha! great well-known crusty old gal owner & instructor. stern, 'now ladies don't doddle!", but kind & a great horsewoman.
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> got my own horse at 16; half quarter horse/ half appaloosa. apps are my very favorite-looking breed, but usually easily16-17 hands high, and often quite unruly. mine - being a cross, was tops 14 hands (tiny and delicate); the reddish 'sable' color of most quarter horses. thankfully, she did have those great app spots on her hindquarters... and a bit of the app stubbornness, but never once tried to throw me. took a few western 'lessons' (more often left to own devices), where i then had to board her. did the ring indoors and out; small jumps; trails.
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> shortly thereafter, moved to a farm (22 yrs. total there), and right down the street from a western, non-boarding stable - where the guides (aka water boys and hanger-outers) went with you, until they knew that you knew what you were doing. 20 yrs. later, i married the youngest brother of the 3 who worked there for their grampa, the owner, who rode until he died at age 80!
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> i also rode my dad's tennessee walker abit.
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> riding any style is so good for your health, and, yes, i, too found it so very relaxing.
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> it IS hard to believe you're depressed if you can still do this for such long distances, but, of course, i believe you. good going! for sticking with it. nowadays, i only have my dancing.
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> pulse
When I am really depressed, I can't ride. Can't do anything. I was just wondering how I could manage to be depressed as blessed as I am with what I am able to do. Just goes to show how external events don't have much to do with the kind I have.Donna
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