It's amazing what time out of the saddle and off the horse will do to your confidence. Chance's left eye has been infected, the eye ointment that was prescribed wasn't in stock and we had to use a weaker one. It has helped the swelling but didn't kill the infection. The stronger ointment finally came in and I started using it today. It is already working after just one dose. Anyway, I'm sure his vision can't be clear in that eye right now, in a few days he should be better and I will be riding again.
So about the confidence thing, I was feeding him tonight and noticed that he didn't want to walk through the gate. I ran a new line of fencing along the bottom of the fence about 1 1/2 weeks ago. It is still making him very nervous. There is no electricity going through it, it is only there for visual reasons. The 1st thing that ran through my mind was that I'm not getting on him until he is feeling better about the fence. It could very well have a lot to do with his vision not being clear in his left eye, but it drives me nuts that I do this to myself! It's a self confidence issue that I wish would just go away. I know how to keep him busy enough in the ring to keep his mind off of the fence. Why do I do this to myself?
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The Horsewoman's Prayer
Dearest God in Heaven,
Give me the strength to guide my horse, make my hands soft and my head clear. Let my horse understand me and I him. My heart you have blessed with a special love of these animals, let me never lose sight of it. My soul you have gifted with a deep need for them, let that need never lessen.
Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on an elegant head. Always let my throat tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker. Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain always be sweet to me. Let the warm touch of a soft nose on my hand always bring me a smile. I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm. The grace and spendor of a running horse, the thunder of it's hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar, let it always be so.
Grant me patience, for horses are harnessed wind and
wind can be flighty. Let me not frighten or harm them,
instead show me ways to understand them. When I pass from this world, send my soul to no heaven without them,
For this love you have given me graces my existence and
I shall cherish it, and praise You for it, for all time. Amen
Author Unknown
Dearest God in Heaven,
Give me the strength to guide my horse, make my hands soft and my head clear. Let my horse understand me and I him. My heart you have blessed with a special love of these animals, let me never lose sight of it. My soul you have gifted with a deep need for them, let that need never lessen.
Always let my breath catch as the sun gleams on an elegant head. Always let my throat tighten at the sound of a gentle nicker. Let the scent of fresh hay and a new bag of grain always be sweet to me. Let the warm touch of a soft nose on my hand always bring me a smile. I adore the joy of a warm day on the farm. The grace and spendor of a running horse, the thunder of it's hooves makes my eyes burn and my heart soar, let it always be so.
Grant me patience, for horses are harnessed wind and
wind can be flighty. Let me not frighten or harm them,
instead show me ways to understand them. When I pass from this world, send my soul to no heaven without them,
For this love you have given me graces my existence and
I shall cherish it, and praise You for it, for all time. Amen
Author Unknown
He knows when you're happy
He knows when you're comfortable
He knows when you're confident
And he always know when you have carrots.
~Author Unknown
He knows when you're comfortable
He knows when you're confident
And he always know when you have carrots.
~Author Unknown
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway".
by John Wayne
by John Wayne
Somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
~Stanley Harrison
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
~Stanley Harrison
2 comments:
Are you frustrated with yourself for taking extra care about putting your body on top of the body of a huge, basically wild animal who outweighs you, has reflexes faster than yours, and is more aware and fearful of the environment than you are? LOL
I'd say, put aside the frustration for awhile and find out what is waiting to be learned behind that emotion. Or maybe you aren't frustrated and I just read that into your typed words... In any case, I'm confident you will find your answer(s)!
Ya, I think all of that has quite a bit to do with it! LOL
I was frustrated with myself. But I'm feeling better about it today. Your right and deep down I know that there is something to be learned. If I put away the frustration and become willing to listen I'm sure that Chance will let me know what it is!
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