I DID IT!!!!!

Well, for those who have been around a while, you know my obsession w/my horses.  Well, since February when I fell off the mule, I have not been on one since.  Today was the day, rode one today that I had never ever been on, she is 2 years old and a wonderful animal.  I was SOOOOO scared, but I rode her around in the barn at the trainers then I rode her out of the barn and just walked her.  It felt so good I cried. 
Im gonna ride her every day this week and see what happens, I hope to have my confidence up enough to go trail riding on her next weekend!!! Just wanted to let every one know of my victory.  A small thing to some, but a big step for me in my life, I was terrified, but she is wonderful.  Gonna try and get Mikey to take photos tomorrow, I'll post!!!

Hope everyone has a great week talk tomorrow, headed for the bath!!! Hugs and love to all,
Rhonda D. the one who is getting her confidence back!!!

That is great Rhonda.  I am sure you feel like floating on cloud 9!

Hey Confidant Rhonda,

Congrats!!!!  I knew you could do it! 

That is awesome. I haven't rode horses in years. The last time I rode I had to have help getting up in the saddle because I have the shortest legs of anyone 5'6" ever and it was embarassing because I was fat! I would probably still have to have help but I wouldn't be embarassed now. I wouldn't fear doing any damage stepping into someones hand for a little boost...I was terrified back then! Congrats to you and post some pictures!! 

Well, I didnt ever think I'd do it, but I did.  I remember Shawna not being able to get on my horse b/c I was too FAT.  I had to get on the back of the truck or stand on a filled 5 gallon bucket or something.  I'll never ever forget the day I was able to mount  my horse by myself.  I will never take for granted getting on my horse.  Today when I rode Miss Gypsy for the second time, I just got on her and rode off.  Was I scared again today?? OH HECK YEAH!!!!  I rode her fresh, no one rode her down for me, I just got on and rode.  Getting more confident, but still respectful, made Mike walk w/us down the road for the first loop, till I got my balance good.  Its great exercise, tomorrow Im sure the thighs will be sore, but a sweet sore.

Have a good one,
Hugs,
Rhonda D.

congrats to you! I showed horses(halter, pleasure, and barrels) from the time I was 4 untill my 1st daughter was born 18 years ago and nothing is more freeing than riding, good for your body and soul!  Robyn

Hey Robyn,
Lots of folks dont realize what good exercise it is.  Especially when you are as scared as I was, lol.  I was doing some major gripping, different for walking horses than quarter horses, if you grip a walking horse, they do ok, as a quarter horse gets faster!!!! So I gripped and did some major thigh toning, if I can continure to ride every day, I can see some major thigh work going on!!!!
It is a liberating feeling, especially since I have not been riding that long, to be able to get on and ride is wonderful!!!
Good luck and get back on those horses, they are great creatures!!!
Hugs,
Rhonda D.