Comments on: Rider Insider: Finding Motivation

By: Alysse

Alysse — Mon, 25 May 2015 09:27:00 +0000

When I started riding I fell off my horse two times and ever since that I have been scared that I will fall off again. But I put that memory in the back of m head. I ask myself why do I ride. I ride because I enjoy riding. So if you fell off just say if I fall I fall and get right back up on that horse. I know you can do that because you got to try your best and if you try your best then be proud of yourself.

By: Alysse

Alysse — Mon, 25 May 2015 09:08:16 +0000

Sometimes I think to myself I’m not a good rider. So sometimes don’t feel like riding. I fell off my horse two times. So sometimes I’m scared I’m going to fall off again. But I put that memory in the back of my head. But I ask myself why do I ride. I ride because I enjoy riding. So if you are scared to ride just think if you fall you fall get back on because your doing what makes you happy.

By: Alysse

Alysse — Mon, 25 May 2015 08:53:28 +0000

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:45:08 +0000

I always tell myself I’ll regret it if I don’t ride! Once I’m on, I wonder why I ever hesitated:) I also remember why I even wanted a horse, and started riding! I also make a goal, and once I’ve made it, I usually don’t want to get off. So that works pretty good!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:01:03 +0000

Whenever I don’t feel like riding, I tell myself that I will regret not going. Once, I mount I know I made the right chose to ride and after my ride I’m so glad I decided to ride.

By: Elle

Elle — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:05:05 +0000

Whenever I start feeling like I don’t want to ride, I think about why I am actually riding. For the fun. For the companionship! For the joy of being with an animal that enjoys working with me and loves me. I’m able to renew my enthusiasm for riding and have a fantastic ride with my horse.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:46:42 +0000

When I find I have no interest in dull arena work as a part of my day, I plan a more interesting horse related outing. Such as a trail ride to somewhere I’ve never gone before or a trail I haven’t ridden recently. If I find I’ve no interest in getting in the saddle anywhere I’ll enjoy some quiet time together with my horse and maybe sketch out my budget and plans for something new for the barn like automatic waterers for example, so that when I do feel like riding again I’ll have plenty of time without work to do so.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:46:40 +0000

You don’t have to ride every time you go to the barn. On days where I don’t want to ride I just hang out with my horses. It is super relaxing for both of us and makes us bond even more.

By: Morissa

Morissa — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:13:30 +0000

When I find that I don’t want to go out and ride I always think of the Rodeo Bible Camp that I go to every year. I always think that the one less day I ride means the less chance of showing that I have improved in my riding and that my horse has improved in his training. I really find it hard to head out in 10 deg weather the only thing that gets me out there is the thought that my horse is stuck outside and doesn’t get to be in a heated barn all day, and that he just has his coat. So I bundle up in coats and go out and do light exercise just to warm us up a bit.

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:42:27 +0000

A few months ago a horse that I was very attached to was sold. He ended up leaving the barn on my birthday. After that I considered taking a break from riding becuase I was so heartbroken. I never wanted to go to the barn. I was training a green horse though, so I knew I had to go and work with her. She was the only thing making me go to the barn, but it is still hard without him.