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Couldn't agree more - gadgets on a horse are very limited in solving
problems, in fact often add to the problems by the horses' reaction to the
tack!
 I also had a very serious accident a few years ago   .  What I have done
is start wearing a body protector (Tipperary is light and comfy) , always
wore a helmet, and have started riding in an aussie saddle (synthetic)  I
find the Poleys on the saddle are very helpful on "catching" you on sideways
spooks -That said , no body protector , helmet, or saddle can guarantee no
injuries, they can only increase the chances of surviving a bad wreck .  And
for me they have helped with the fear factor.  I now tell myself  I have
taken every precaution I can , make sure the horses I choose to ride are
well trained and sensible  and get down to the business of having  fun on
the trails!  The mental part varies in how long it can take to overcome.  I
would strongly suggest not rushing a return, take baby steps and with time
it will fade.  Worked for me!
Susan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Paus" <paus@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <SandyDSA@xxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] Fear


> I'm a firm believer that each horse has something to
> teach us, and that one taught me to learn the basics
> of horse training and not rely on gadgets.
>
> If the horse has an issue, then work on the issue,
> don't just tack on more hardware.
>
> chris
> --- SandyDSA@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 10/3/2004 8:09:59 PM Pacific
> > Standard Time,
> > paus@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > It was  the
> > moment when I learned a tie down does not stop a
> > rearer from  rearing.
> >
> >
> >
> > yeah tell me - not only do they NOT stop a committed
> > rearer, they can
> > contribute to them going over backward, since it is
> > hard to re-balance with  one's
> > head strapped down.
> > s
>
> =====
> "A good horse makes short miles," George Eliot
>
> Chris and Star
>
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