So originally, I was supposed to be in the 2'6" group at 9:30 on Sunday morning. But then I got a text asking if I could do the 8 am group instead. I wasn't thrilled because the forecast said 29 degrees for that time... But I'm not really one to rock the boat so I said it was fine. I had seen the schedule earlier in the day, and it was also supposed to be a 2'6" group anyway.
Well. I get there in the morning, get on Eros, and take a look around at what's set in the ring. And there was a triple bar! A TRIPLE BAR! I've barely jumped an oxer on the horse, and there's a triple bar! OH, and it was set at 2'9". I think I may have jumped one actual 2'6" jump on Eros so far. Like one. Maybe two. And here I was going to have to jump a 2'9" triple bar. Oy.
Needless to say, I spent the flat portion mostly dreading what was to come. I've been starting the jumping portions of my lessons over something super tiny. Like basically a speed bump. But not so in a Nona Garson clinic. We started out figure eighting over a couple 2'6" verticals. I was petrified. I went last in the group (there were five of us). And I legit was panicked about jumping these little verticals. I did it though!
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How was Nona to ride with? She's one of my heroes.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for me to really evaluate that well, because I'm starting over ya know? So I didn't really get that much out of it other than getting back out there. But for the higher levels she seemed to have a lot more to say and seemed more helpful.
DeleteGood for you! Fear is rarely rational, I work in communications and I still severely get the shakes over public speaking in certain situations haha. But you did the thing anyway, yay! And did it well from the looks of it 🙂
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think fear can be really frustrating. On the other hand, it feels pretty great to work through it!
DeleteAs a weeny adult rider, I am ridiculously inspired by this. Yay for you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I know we're not alone here!
DeleteRequest for chicken inspired outfit this Thursday!! 🐔
ReplyDeleteHahahahaha! Sadly, I do not have any chicken apparel.
DeleteYAYYYY so friggin happy for you! Although it's terrifying to face your fears like that, it sure does feel good when you successfully overcome them! Yay for you and Eros!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have to thank Eros for being such a stand up guy!
DeleteAhh, I'm so glad the clinic went well! Your confidence will come right back <3
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm hoping so!
DeleteGood for you for working through it! It will get easier every time.
ReplyDeleteThis is true! You just have to keep doing the thing until the thing is old hat.
DeleteSo cool you got through the clinic in the 2'9" group. I'm with you on terror so I totally sympathize. At least you've got a good boy in Eros to get you through.
ReplyDeleteI really thought I'd have to drop out early. But Eros was like, "relax lady, this is nothing!" I'm really grateful all this is happening for me right now. Not sure how I got so lucky!
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