Breathe deep, think positive, think about the
wonderful time you are going to have on trail. Talk to the horse
too. It helps. Maggie has dumped me at least 4 times from her sudden
spooks. 2 were honest, 2 were playing with me. One was a bad fall,
had 3 bruises on my butt for a month. But the horse that gives me the most
fear is my young one who is now 7 and truly is a piece of cake to ride. I
have gotten better but the fear is still there. I am not giving up though,
so I breathe deep, think positive and pleasant thoughts, and try to pretend I am
still 29 and holding. Jeanie
