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Posted by DaisyM on May 13, 2004, at 20:49:06
As many of you know, I have been stirred up for a month about going away on a business retreat with my staff. I *knew* it would be hard, emotinally, just because I've had a number of challenges in my life lately. Last week I had a complete melt down at the end of a session, actually told him I *couldn't* leave because I couldn't face it.
Anyway, I went, it was pretty OK and I only had one meltdown. I managed to do this in private and get myself back together and continued to lead the activities. On Tuesday, 4 of us spent 3 hours learning "friendly" horseback riding. It was so great! We spent the first hour getting to know the horses, playing corral games, etc. I, of course, was given the stallion because *I'm* the boss. LOL. Right. The guide says, "just turn around and stop and he'll stop behind you. You have to show him who is in charge." Ummmm....my horse just walked right by me! I had to use the stool to get in the saddle, I"m so short! And at first, he would only go backwards! (Yes, they all laughed at me.) But finally we hit the trails and it was amazing. Thanks Racer, for all the tips. I wasn't sore the next day!!
I'm so proud of myself for trying something new, even if I felt foolish. :)
Posted by deirdrehbrt on May 13, 2004, at 21:21:16
In reply to I survived!, posted by DaisyM on May 13, 2004, at 20:49:06
Daisy,
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your marvelous experience with all of us. It's a bit of vicarious accomplishment for the rest of us.
Thank you for being brave, it's inspiration for us.
Thank you caring about us enough to trust us with your feelings, it helps us feel trustworthy.That was an awsome experience.
Dee.
Posted by Dinah on May 13, 2004, at 21:43:04
In reply to I survived!, posted by DaisyM on May 13, 2004, at 20:49:06
Posted by Fallen4MyT on May 13, 2004, at 21:48:05
In reply to I survived!, posted by DaisyM on May 13, 2004, at 20:49:06
I am so proud of you too as I know that would be hard for me too and YOU did it!!!! YEAHHHHH WAY TO GO Daisy this is a lot of progess and to think you didnt think you could do it..Ya know, the longer I live the more I find I can do a lot more than I thought...but its always afterwords before I am always a MESS :)
> As many of you know, I have been stirred up for a month about going away on a business retreat with my staff. I *knew* it would be hard, emotinally, just because I've had a number of challenges in my life lately. Last week I had a complete melt down at the end of a session, actually told him I *couldn't* leave because I couldn't face it.
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> Anyway, I went, it was pretty OK and I only had one meltdown. I managed to do this in private and get myself back together and continued to lead the activities. On Tuesday, 4 of us spent 3 hours learning "friendly" horseback riding. It was so great! We spent the first hour getting to know the horses, playing corral games, etc. I, of course, was given the stallion because *I'm* the boss. LOL. Right. The guide says, "just turn around and stop and he'll stop behind you. You have to show him who is in charge." Ummmm....my horse just walked right by me! I had to use the stool to get in the saddle, I"m so short! And at first, he would only go backwards! (Yes, they all laughed at me.) But finally we hit the trails and it was amazing. Thanks Racer, for all the tips. I wasn't sore the next day!!
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> I'm so proud of myself for trying something new, even if I felt foolish. :)
Posted by gardenergirl on May 13, 2004, at 22:48:09
In reply to Re: I survived! » DaisyM, posted by Fallen4MyT on May 13, 2004, at 21:48:05
Posted by Racer on May 14, 2004, at 1:24:57
In reply to I survived!, posted by DaisyM on May 13, 2004, at 20:49:06
> The guide says, "just turn around and stop and he'll stop behind you. You have to show him who is in charge." Ummmm....my horse just walked right by me!
That's a dominance thing. It means that he was checking out if you'd let him get away with it -- like a teenager testing limits. The right answer is to spin at him and glare at him. Remember, mares are always in charge, so he's hardwired to listen to you -- after he's checked out whether you mean it.
>> I had to use the stool to get in the saddle, I"m so short!That's much better for their backs, which are pretty fragile overall. If you can avoid getting on from the ground, do it.
I'm glad for any help I could offer. And I'm glad you had a successful retreat.
Sorry, I'm too far gone right now to say more, but I'm very glad this worked out so well for you.
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