The "Perfect" Moment
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Since my fall in late December 2021, I haven't wanted anything to do with this mare. There were quite a few contributing factors that day from improper tack to not being in the right headspace to ride. Regardless, this mare did absolutely nothing wrong βshe didn't buck me off nor did she trample me while I was laying on the ground in extreme pain. I only recently started grooming her again, but had no interest in hand-walking, lunging, or riding her. Until today.
I didnβt know that I would ride prior to arriving at the barn this morning. But, when I witnessed her docile demeanor, I knew that I would have regrets later if I didn't at least try to get #backinthesaddle.
We didnβt go faster than a walk. I was led (thanks Dad!) around the arena for only a short 10 minutes. Itβll be awhile before Iβm able to let go of that safety net and ride fully independently again, as I lost a ton of confidence post-fall.
Sometimes, you canβt wait for the βperfectβ moment to arrive, as spontaneous decisions donβt leave a lot of room for over-thinking to occur. However, you do have to make time to celebrate the small victories each and every dayβ¦especially those that are 2 months long overdueβ¦
What is your small victory this week? Please share in the comments below!
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With H.O.P.E.
Diana Bezdedeanu
