In which I recount a small ride around the ranch and what I learned about the natural power of focus.
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Focus leads to Fluidity which decreases Fear which means you’re ridin’ Freestyle
Posted on July 31, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
Half the failures in life result from pulling in one’s horse when it is leaping ~ Anonymous
Posted on February 17, 2010 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I describe just the merest hint of all that happened today in riding Rocky, his first day (serviceably) sound since the abscess.
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Trying some new things with Rocky and some old things with Salsa
Posted on September 24, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I reveal in agonizing detail what I did with my horses today, although I took pity and separated it with a jump link.
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I love having two Appys – and declined a third, today
Posted on September 17, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I record today’s sessions with each horse, and include several pictures.
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Gold hotline: Is it okay to back up in this situation?
Posted on September 16, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I ask the gold hotline a freestyle riding question and get confirmation that I am internalizing the principles and applying them to day-to-day horsemanship.
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Lessons from a cowboy
Posted on September 16, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I reflect on recent freestyle riding practice.
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What you gonna do with a cowboy when that ol’ rooster crows at dawn
Posted on September 14, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I begin a trail program with Rocky.
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A long leisurely afternoon with firsts and wows
Posted on August 1, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I bullet point today’s long session, resisting the urge to write 5,000 words about it.
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Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned ~Mark Twain
Posted on July 30, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I report on my second riding lesson with Erin, and feel encouraged.
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We’re in Savvy Times, and what that meant for me today
Posted on May 1, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I confront an insecurity, celebrate a magazine appearance, and list for myself the number of things I’ve done this week that contribute to my horsemanship, even if I feel like I’m neglecting it.
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How do you get good enough to get your good better?
Posted on April 18, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
In which I go on and on about a “seminar in horsemanship” taught by our very own Rockstar, and still don’t manage to capture every epiphany, every try, or every bit of slapstick.
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Freestyle: Follow the Rail, Figure 8, and Outside the Arena
Posted on April 18, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
Tonight we did our fourth Follow the Rail session, and this time I did much better at consistently turning in the same spots and doing the halt-back-halt each time we came to the mounting block, and at changes of direction at regular spots. Once I got comfortable I asked for a more energetic walk, and [...]
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Following the rail, learning to follow the patterns
Posted on March 28, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
Seeing as how Rocky’s feet are finally getting less sore, I decided to resume my Freestyle journey with our third Level 1 Follow the Rail session. I tucked the patterns book into my pocket and then forgot to consult it the entire time. It was going well in that I was settling into my seat [...]
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Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow – that is patience
Posted on February 23, 2009 by horsegirlonajourney
Rocky yet again played the perfect family pony this weekend, patiently lugging all three of us around (one at a time) as Dan and Jan learn and I re-learn how to trot comfortably. Dan felt better sitting the trot than posting, while Jan and I prefer to post. Hm, how interesting. I find that explaining [...]
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