A New Experience
Published by GHC • Aug 11th, 2008 • Category: Riding Advice, by mustangmaneby mustangmane, age 10
When you are riding and your riding instructor realizes that you are ready for something new, aren’t you excited? Or not? It’s a good thing to start to learn a different technique when you are ready for it.
If you are ready to start to jump, you may feel somewhat scared, but you don’t just start out jumping. Most instructors start you out with ground poles, or if you’ve done that already, low fences (2-3 feet at the most).
I was riding in the arena with my horse, Star, and my riding instructor announced that I was ready to canter. I had a pretty good feeling for what it was — just a faster gait. How could that be hard? But when I pushed on Star’s sides, it was harder than I thought it would be.
“Don’t flop around in the saddle! Don’t slide like that!” Whew! I sure was glad when we were walking again. It was a new experience though, and I actually enjoyed it.
It turned out that she said I was a ‘pro’ at riding. Sometimes I guess you really can’t lack confidence about yourself. You just have to try it out. See if you like it, and then be a pro at it!
Think of all the professional riders in life. How many times do you think they fell? Or made a mistake? Everyone makes mistakes in life, but you have to learn from it to fix it.
Wow! This was definatley one of the better blogs that I have read on the blog! Fantastic job! made my shots feel better! (I had to go get shots at the doctor today and boy did they hurt!) I hope you will become a Jr. Blogger someday soon because this shows some REAL talent! I enjoyed reading this and hope to hear more from you mustangmane!
oops! I feel dumb! U are a junior blogger! No wonder with this talent! Great job mustangmane!
I remember the first time I cantered. My riding journey had just started and I was afraid I wasn’t ready. But you’re absolutely right. You must have confidence no matter what. I’m at a loss for words at, like Horsecrazzz had said, how talented you are. I’m lreally ooking forward to your next blog, story or poem.
Horsecrazzz- Hee hee. Sorry. You’re just one of those really funny and energetic type of girl. I’m sooo glad you’re in our herd. I like reading your blogs too.
Madelaina- I’m glad you like my blogs. Sometimes ideas just pop in my head, and then I just feel like I must write it before the idea slips out. I have always wanted to be a writer, and found that maybe if I try really hard, I might, just might, become one someday.
Thanks again Horsecrazzz and Madelaina-
mustangmane
Great blogging! I like your writing style. I bet you will be a famous writer and not someday - now! You have a good way of writing and your writing makes people feel better. I know I won’t feel so dumb next time I try something new.
Thank you horsewhispers! I really like your compliment. That’s really nice of you to say that. I am planning on becoming a writer, so with little touches here and there, I might just be able to accomplish that!!
And welcome to GHC, horsewhispers!
mustangmane
i agree with horsewhispers ur awsome mustangmane!!!!
LOVE this blog! Fantastic job!
I am feeling the same way about learning to trot and post at the same time. It’s hard, but I will remember your blog next time I have a lesson!