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Post by zara on May 3, 2008 13:07:21 GMT
As many of you know I have recently had to move yards and I've been froced to face my hacking fears  . The initial week or so was terrifying but with the help of my friend Sarah I'm slowly improving ;D. This morning I ventured out with another girl on the yard with her ex-racer; I was c******g my pants when I got there but got on and went for it. We didn't go too far but a bit of road work and some off and we met a tractor and some loose sheep (v scary). AJ was a star and didn't put a foot wrong, I'm so pleased with him and me and I can't belive our progress. Added a pic of him in his new house Zx  |
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Post by Blonde Donkey on May 3, 2008 13:21:17 GMT
you sound so happy i bet AJ was a little star. he look's quite happy in his new house
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Post by duckles on May 3, 2008 18:57:52 GMT
That is wonderful- You'll find each time gets a little easier and more enjoyable. Although I know fears can have a nasty way of coming back from time to time. After my accident last year I became very nervous but luckily got over the riding and hacking nerves fairly soon. Unfortunately I'm still a mess about jumping and eventually gave up doing it for a bit. Its something I will have to tackle soon. I used to love jumping so much too. Fear is a strange thing isn't it? I hope you will continue to let us know the progress with your beautiful horse
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gnuton
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Post by gnuton on May 31, 2008 23:52:36 GMT
I just read this. I'm still trying to catch up with all the news, but I want you to know how proud I felt when I read about your ride out on AJ.
You're amazing....and he's pretty hot to.
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Post by kateflashy on Jun 1, 2008 5:35:32 GMT
thats great glad its going well for you
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Post by brigadier on Jun 1, 2008 7:52:08 GMT
Well done Zara- upwards and onwards!
brig
have a karma for positivity!
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Post by zara on Jun 1, 2008 13:57:49 GMT
Thanks for the lovely comments and words of encouragement. Gnuton it's good to have you back and brig, thanx for the karma Zx
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Post by duckles on Jun 1, 2008 20:04:56 GMT
That's just brilliant Zara, keep it going. I know it still seems a struggle but it will soon be joyful and easy.
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Post by racaille on Jun 2, 2008 2:15:44 GMT
Well done you - I'm really glad your bravery is paying off  |
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popsicle
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Post by popsicle on Jun 5, 2008 22:16:08 GMT
Aww Zara. he looks gorgeous, so glad you had a good hack, the more times you get a positive outcome on your hacks, the less stressful they will become, eventually you will see enjoyable hacking as the norm.
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abi
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Post by abi on Jun 6, 2008 17:39:43 GMT
hacking is terrifying, i cant agree more!
the sound of a tractor sets an image of bolting down the road with no control, but keep at it! what we find great is physically relaxing your bum. tense it then force yourself to relax, AJ will feel this and as if by magic they normally seem 100% calmer!! its crazy but try it, it works wonders.
yay for zara!! x
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Post by mandybean from OZ on Jun 16, 2008 6:54:24 GMT
Love the PIC of AJ
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. The initial week or so was terrifying but with the help of my friend Sarah I'm slowly improving ;D. This morning I ventured out with another girl on the yard with her ex-racer; I was c******g my pants when I got there but got on and went for it. We didn't go too far but a bit of road work and some off and we met a tractor and some loose sheep (v scary). AJ was a star and didn't put a foot wrong, I'm so pleased with him and me and I can't belive our progress. Added a pic of him in his new house Zx
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
