i went riding this morning. i usually don't ride on wednesdays, but i got up at 7:30 so i could drive the 25 minutes out to the barn and get a last ride in before finals. i have to admit, it was hard getting out of bed, but once i pulled in that gravel drive at the barn i knew i had done the right thing. i had a great ride - relaxed, fun, and with people i hadn't seen in a long time. you see, riding just "does it" for me. it brings me joy and happiness, it gives me a sense of peace and belonging, and it just makes me forget all my other worries, if only for an hour or two. it's my therapy. and it works every time. there's just something about being atop a thousand pound animal that's therapeutic. i think the best thing about horses is they don't talk. they listen. they don't complain (most of the time). they don't judge you or gossip about you. they don't hold grudges. they're forgiving. they just want to love you...or at least most of them do. it's something that a horse person can't really explain to a non-horse person. they just have to experience it and find out for themselves.
i love horses and i love riding. i hope that they can always be a part of my life. i am so thankful and blessed to be a part of the equestrian team this year. it is truly one of those gifts. so, thanks God for making horses. that was really good thinking.
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I find they don't like being "caught"... if you wait, they'll come to you but go straight for them and you're wasting your time. They come on their own and only if they feel like it. You can go 80% of the way but you have to let them come the last 20%. It's cheaper than therapy too! (well... maybe. haha) Glad you enjoyed your ride! Maybe someday I'll be a horse person and understand. :D
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