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To: RMDupree
I am an inexperienced rider and these horses have been on this trail so many times that what I say or do means almost nothing to them.

Even if you are experienced, it's so hard to get these hack horses out of their routine. You did an excellent job handling a very scary situation. It will make you a better rider in the long run. It would be great for you, to be able to ride the same horse each time. Riding different horses, is ok, but if you can ride the same one, it will build your confidence.

1,323 posted on 07/31/2005 12:29:20 PM PDT by MissTargets
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To: MissTargets

I just haven't had a chance to see which horse and I "click".

Katy was way too slow and didn't want to be bothered with me. Foyt obviously has issues with pecking order. Of course, I'm mostly to blame in that I allow their bad behavior because of my lack of confidence.

I figure I'll have a new horse the next time I go. I'm hoping that I will find the "right" one once I'm on him/her.

This may not be a realisitic expectation though.

I want to be able to get a horse I feel good about and stick with that horse.


1,329 posted on 07/31/2005 1:18:22 PM PDT by RMDupree (HHD: Join the Hobbit Hole Troop Support - http://freeper.the-hobbit-hole.net/)
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