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Be very cautious about chasing a relationship filled with red flags to avoid loneliness. Is it difficult to feel lonely? Yes, it absolutely is. At the same time, the peace we experience in solitude should never feel better than the partnership we’re in. Introversion is an important part of us to listen to because it’s
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At 1:40 I did something that spooked him. I think I fumbled the flag and I’m glad that happened so I could keep going like it wasn’t a big deal. I think I’ll try to replicate that and attempt to do it on purpose to see if we can fill that gap. I’m working on
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Micro-milestones are imperceptible. In other words, the coaching is hardly noticeable and to the untrained eye, can look like the same old thing. My husband was watching the video and said, “I think he has yielding the hindquarters down.” It looks like that’s what we’re doing and, it is. Except, there’s something else happening and
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Fansee is eager to learn and eager to please. She’s starting to calm down and relax into what is being asked of her. Because I’m recovering from surgery, I’m not using a lunge line. The goal was just to get the horses moving a little to try to keep them in shape so they’re ready
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My husband and I were discussing showing horses. Me: “I’m not so sure Howdy and I would do well in certain circles that many of the younger generations would likely avoid also.” Hubby: “What do you mean?” Me: “Howdy and I are not suitable for certain (air quotes) classes.” Hubby: “Like dressage?” Me: “I’m not
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Finding the fine balance between recovery, pain management, and getting exercise to make progress is a skill I haven’t completely figured out yet after this surgery. Managing the feeling of frustration, irritation, depression, and aggravation has not been easy and I applaud my husband for understanding and staying kind. When Dad was sick and dying,
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Horseback archery requires riding with feel. Can you operate your horse with feel? Howdy and I are working on this. Sometimes we can do it and sometimes he just keeps going and runs into the wall. He’s so literal sometimes.
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There were a lot of ‘what ifs’ to conquer at the end of 2022. It was not an easy decision to keep moving forward without our trainer since he passed away. A part of me wants to believe he’s still out there, somewhere, living his best life training horses. That would be preferable. I could
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