RE: Fear

["Kathy Mayeda" <kathy_mayeda@atce.com>]

When one makes choices on horses, sometimes it's not
a black and white deal.  I had made the decision to
sell my grey gelding and keep my mare, only to find
out that I couldn't stand dealing with my mare anymore.

But I had to go through the experience of having such
a mare.  I still love her, I still have ownership
of her papers and I would be hard pressed to ever let
her go permanently from my life.  I learned so much
from her and I never felt that I wasted my time dealing
with "the Beamer."  I owe a lot of who I am in terms
of confidence in handling horses to her.  I figured
if I survived us both being green together without
killing each other we are more resilient and wiser for
it.

Not for everyone, I'm sure.  Call me crazy and foolish,
but there must be good reasons why Rhonda feels compelled
to go thru this mission with Knightmare.  I just hope
that everyone remains safe and that the lessons that need
to be learned are learned well.

K.






-----Original Message-----
From: sharp penny [mailto:penelope_75647@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 4:16 PM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Fear


   Well ... I gotta add my 2 cents worth in as
well....

    Jims post was excellent, very well written and
would be my plan of action if I were keeping the
filly. Since you have already planned to sell her, why
put your self through all this? I think your time
would be better spent finding a good loving home for
her even if you have to ask a little less. 

    Most people (like me), who train their own horses,
would prefer to buy one with min. training. I find
it's easier to teach these horses my program from
"scratch" and I don't have to spend alot of time
backtracking and "fixin the holes".

    If you are comfortable with riding the horse(s)
you are keeping, I can't see a reason to put yourself
through all the mental garbage and stress of
"conquering your fear" . You would be better served by
spending the time bonding with the horse(s) you will
be riding and compeating on.  

Penny & Daisy

 

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