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Practice makes Perfect

On January 15, 2021 By The Nervous EquestrianIn 20212 Comments

I feel pretty comfortable in saying that we have all heard and said the saying, practice makes perfect. After all, we do ride horses! I say this saying all the time to myself, for everything in my life. Cooking? Practice makes perfect. Trying something new for the first time? Practice makes perfect. Trying to nail …

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Since it’s Windsor Spring week I thought I’d share this goodie again ❤️ Nothing like the long run oxer to give me the wiggles 😂 I love seeing “old” videos and seeing the progress made, so much positive change in this video from the first time we went, it makes me so happy and damn proud of myself! I’m nervous, excited and 🤯 with how Fiona will be at her first show! I’m sure it will be fine & I’ll be the one needing the chill 😂🥰
Whoopsies…snuck in a little break 😂 No excuses to get through this upcoming week! I have a busy week ahead but thankfully some evening barn time to look forward too!
We had a great lesson today in preparation for our lesson with Erin tomorrow! We worked on the proper usage of the outside rein & all that it does! I personally find the outside rein a trouble area and it’s so under appreciated. Fiona was a complete super star ⭐️ She really soften, and was trying her hardest & we had an amazing walk pirouette to end the lesson off with ❤️
Real talk, I had a moment the other day during my ride. A eye opening positive moment. It was only Fiona & I in the outdoor, having a fantastic ride & she had a spook at a bird that sent her completely side ways in a jig & I did nothing mentally. I didn’t get off, I didn’t get nervous, I didn’t black out in “omg, F-This”. I simply picked my reins back up, gave her a pat & carried on. It wasn’t until the end of my ride I was like “Omg”, I just had a ride where SHE shut down. But because I was calm & CONFIDENT I didn’t allow myself to feed off it. I was calm the whole ride & just kept reassuring her, packaging that energy and moved forward. Fast forward to todays ride Fiona was hot to trot. I attempted to get on, didn’t happen. Tried again, didn’t happen. Normally at this point, I untack and leave it at that unsuccessful attempt & leave pissed off and disappointed in myself. But today, I didn’t. I lunged for maybe 5 minutes, let her get her sillies out. And GOT ON. And not once did I doubt myself. We had a great ride today, couple of playful moments that knocked me loose out of the tack, but once again - confident. It terrifies me that I have this new found growing confidence, I’m scared of the growth that I am going through, scared that something is going to knock me back down, but I am loving having these positive rides. And rides that leave me wanting more & wanting to continue this growth. God love Fiona for putting up with me & for trusting me 💕
When a hunter and a jumper lesson together 😂 But who’s who?!! 🤪
Funny face Friday 🤪 Or as I call it “Shit… I screwed up and I’m about to get called out for it” 😂😂 #stoppulling!

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