Ramblings of the Horse Obsessed (or, You Don't Exist Anymore)

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Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

0 posted 2004-09-22 07:14 PM

Dumped.

Again. Hmm, what can I learn from this? Do I want to learn anything from it? Perhaps that I need to be pickier when it comes to my men. Not likely that that will ever happen. What can I say, I like male attention and I’ll take it from whomever will give it to me.

Oh... another guy, hey? What’s his name?

*grin* this time it’s the vet; but this time I’m taking it slow, more for my own benefit than his. There’s interest on both sides, I’m just about positive. I try to not focus on the little bit that I’m not positive.

I’ve got nothing to say; this one’s a good choice.

Still... what can I learn from this? Perhaps that I need to take time for myself this time around instead of depending on a guy to get me over the rebound stage. Once again, I turn to another woman. My horse, my darling baby. She's an 11 year old "baby” but she’s still my baby. The last two rides, when I’ve needed her most, she’s been an absolute doll. I come back from rides like that confident that I’m doing all that I can right now, and during the ride I don’t even think about my problems.

Heels down! No daylight! Sit up straight; now try the two-point. That’s it, can you feel it?

Yes, I can feel it. I can feel my balance improve, my posting is steadier, and the two-point... my body’s not accustomed to it so it hurts, but it’s a good hurt. Boys? What are boys?

Your hands are being too light Rhonda, close them up a bit.

Yes ma’am; it’s hard to break a habit ingrained from years of riding Western. Ah the English way, it’s to die for, I’m absolutely in love with it.

Maintain light contact with her mouth... there you go that’s it!

In the pursuit of the perfect post I forget my hurt and I forget my worries and all I know is my horse beneath me and my leg and hand positions.

And for a brief moment I’m happy again.

and then He created the horse...

miscellanea
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since 2004-06-24

Posts 4060
OH

1 posted 2004-09-22 08:30 PM

That's it Rhonda--take your time and enjoy the other good things in life such as your horse.  Too often, women (I don't know about men) go from one rebound to another romance, and sometimes lose any sense of true feelings in doing so...  Wouldn't want that to happen to you.

  I enjoy your writing.  It is so honest.
                 miscellanea

Larry C

Member Patricius

since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2004-09-23 10:12 PM

Well sweet Rhonda,
I wish you only the best in love. It's nice you have your wonderful horse. And as for men I pray you have the wisdom you need to make the best choices, as avoiding pain cannot be guaranteed I wish you only joy.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

WranglrButts9
Member

since 2004-10-24

Posts 108
Iowa, US

3 posted 2004-10-27 09:14 PM

Awesome- some one who rides too! I'd really enjoy talking to you. E-mail me sometime if you like.... msn: [email protected] or AIM: WranglrButts9.

I've got 2 overgrown dogs of my own, but have had the pleasure of riding many others!

Bailey

Good judgment comes from experience,
and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

4 posted 2004-10-27 09:42 PM

http://www.classicaldressage.com/

Smiling here, after watching my daughter in so many hunter jumper lessons. Now, she is doing classical dressage. The above link is from the barn Sara rides at, and some of the photos were taken by her. She would definitely relate to the horse connection, but isn't showing any interest (yet) in boys. Sara just turned 17, so it's OK with me for her to take her sweet time. LOL, she is at the barn 7 days a week (her choice), no time for to meet anyone anyway.
I'd guess that sweet mare will always be your closet friend. Vet, heh? an animal lover...yes, a requirement for you I'd think.

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

5 posted 2004-10-30 07:21 PM

As long as you've got your horse you'll be fine. Good story I liked the interaction between dioalogue and narration.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

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