I've had some good rides this week, and that's made a big difference in my motivation levels. For the past month or so, and honestly a good part of the summer, I've been kind of doing the fake it til you make it thing. I still enjoyed barn time, but it felt like one more thing on the to do list, if that makes sense.
It's such a head game with me, because now that show season is pretty much over and my coach is off travelling and enjoying some well deserved R&R, I don't feel like I 'have to' ride on such a strict schedule. So, of course, now riding is all I want to do!
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Bridget: "C'mon, lazy human, get up here and let's go!" |
The other thing that cheered me up a bit was that the girl who rides Bridget when I am away recently had similar comments with how she's been going with her and my coach (I'm never there to watch). And, they are both amazing riders, so maybe I don't need to blame all of the bad days on my riding, more on my busy schedule and less than effective communication skills (why did I assume I was the only one having not so stellar rides, when I actually haven't taken the time to talk to the other two, pretty much at all, lol?)
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An accurate portrayal of my responses to their texts lately. Why type when one emoji is all you need? I fail at adult communication lol |
So, as mentioned, I have had a few good rides. I had a good lesson on Monday, and then a nice hack and a couple of decent flat rides. I havent jumped since forever, so i need to put that on the to do list. I have also started testing out bit suggestion #1. My coach has a wall of bits we're free to use, so I'm going to use that option before I start ordering things to try. Luckily, she's got several of the bits you so helpfully suggested on my last post!. Wish me luck! I hope everyone's having a fantastic weekend!
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Heading out to the trails on best pony. |
Communication is effin hard! You get this plan in your head, how you're going be so nice but assertive and make point 1 2 3 and etc. And ehhhhhh the Tina Belcher moan comes out!
ReplyDeleteOr maybe that's just me...😜
She is an awesome pony! I'm glad that you are enjoying your rides
ReplyDeleteGlad that you've had a couple good rides - good luck with the bit search!
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