Comments on: The Rider’s Commute

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 14 May 2015 04:35:31 +0000

This article fits me to a tee, but my instructor and I discussed leaving all the stresses “locked up” in the car! Mentally telling myself that they will not infringe on my time on my horse. By the time I’m back into the car, the overwhelming joy of the ride kicks out the worries!

By: Sally

Sally — Thu, 14 May 2015 04:33:32 +0000

This article fits me to a tee, but my instructor and I discussed leaving all the stresses lo”locked up” in the car! Mentally telling myself the will not infringe on my time on my horse. By the time I’m back into the car, the overwhelming joy of the ride kicks out the worries!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 13 May 2015 20:25:25 +0000

I’m usually quite anxious on my drive to the barn. My lesson horse is moody and unpredictable. Some days he’ll be a perfect pony, and I’ll gain some confidence, but as soon as I let my guard down and I think we are progressing, he stops listening to my aids, refuses, runs out, bolts, or just gets lazy and refuses to pick up his feet.
So in my half hour drive to the barn I wonder what mood he is in, try to visualize a good lesson, and hope and pray that I make it out in one piece. Depending on the ride, during my drive back I’m either floating on a cloud of glee, or replaying what I did wrong to make him act up, and wondering if all this time and money I’m spending are worth it.

By: Chandler

Chandler — Wed, 13 May 2015 18:55:36 +0000

I usually find myself pretty nervous about how I’ll do during my lesson. I also worry about which horse I’ll be assigned since I’m still a young rider and not very confident yet. Just I myriad of situations along those lines 😛

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Tue, 12 May 2015 23:58:34 +0000

Excitement and anticipation! Every time.