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Post by maryplain on Apr 23, 2007 13:16:46 GMT 1
I don't post very often, but I do read the threads a lot, especially in this section. It has made me feel SO much better about my lack of confidence and in an odd way, less afraid. How weird is that?
Anyway, last week I managed a two-hour hack on my boy where for the first time I didn't tense up once, I didn't clutch at my reins like a baby, I sat up straight. And guess what, horse behaved perfectly! It just shows, riding better makes the horse behave better. And I could walk the next day, instead of being crippled by sore muscles from all that FEAR.
So a huge thank you to everyone who has posted here and made a frightened person less scared, just by sharing your stories. Books and things do help, but real stories are better. Thanks you lot!
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Post by Casper on Apr 23, 2007 13:20:01 GMT 1
A two hour hack with no tensing up, clutching at the reins or anything - wow MaryPlain, I am SERIOUSLY impressed. At the moment I am happy with a 15 minute mini hack. And have to keep reminding myself to breathe properly, have brave hands (ie no snatching back or tensing up of hands in any panicky moments) and not do any foetal crouching...
That is just fantastic that this section is helping you. I think it is brilliant, and it has most definitely helped me too.
Here's to many many more such happy hacks out for you and your horse x
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Post by Louise C on Apr 23, 2007 13:42:52 GMT 1
That is one great hack - well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by nich on Apr 23, 2007 20:47:23 GMT 1
2 hours!! wow, very impressive!
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Post by wozzer on Apr 23, 2007 22:11:22 GMT 1
Maryplain, keep on posting your success stories, cos we all like to read about someone doing well! xx
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em&ed
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Post by em&ed on Apr 24, 2007 7:30:29 GMT 1
yeah - well done... you in turn are now giving us confidence.... 2 hours...wow....
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Post by js on Apr 24, 2007 10:45:40 GMT 1
2 hours !! That is seriously impressive. My Tilly always speeds up when we're on our way back and I don't think I could cope with an hour of that !. Well done you.
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Post by kya on Apr 24, 2007 16:13:00 GMT 1
Best feeling in the world- eh? Glad you're getting something from the board. I think it was an excellent addition to the DG.
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dawnb
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What a handsome boy I am, pity bout the scarecrow on top!!
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Post by dawnb on Apr 24, 2007 17:46:38 GMT 1
Well done you! I've only managed about 40 mins thus far but each time we're going that little bit further  Really well done x |
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Post by julz on Apr 24, 2007 20:20:02 GMT 1
Oh well done...and nice weather for it too...!!
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Post by angblue on Apr 24, 2007 21:45:38 GMT 1
Yes! Well done keep up with your success stories too, it's great to boost morale hearing how well you are getting on too ;D
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Post by kpick on Apr 25, 2007 16:37:43 GMT 1
that is what this DG, and more importantly, this section is ALL about. No pressure, no tests, just to go out and enjoy yourself. Sounds like you did, too!
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Really well done x 
