I fell 'out of the saddle' if you will in November of 2018. I got a double ear infection and it knocked me right out. On top of that, Lizzy, the horse I've been half-leasing, went... well, she went the way of the Chesnut Mares (TM). My confidence? Gone. I had lost both physical and mental muscle. I got the wind knocked out of my sails. In December, I tried to focus on fixing the bad habits I had developed in riding Lizzy in defensive mode. But even still, I felt like I was really failing at being an adult and a rider, let alone an adult rider.
Nothing will change unless you change your own attitude, so I gave myself a mental kick in the rear (with the help of my supportive trainer who reminded me of how far I had come since March and to stop the pity party). So, in an effort to be accountable to myself- here are my equestrian goals for 2019: Ride Twice A Week I need to accept that with my job a 4x a week riding scheduleis a lofty goal. And one I will strive for, but realistically I am setting myself up for failure from the get go. Twice a week is completely manageable... because there is always the weekend. Celebrate Small Successes Did I conquer the cavaletti? Am I able to sit trot with more control and less floppity-floop? Does my leg not swing like a cuckoo clock? On their own they may not seem big, but I need to celebrate each small victory on my way to being a stronger rider! Stop Getting McDonald's On the Way to the Barn Because my wallet AND my waistline can't really afford it! Feel free to comment your goals on this post! Here is to a Happy and Horsey New Year!
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