tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32796999.post735917090333738043..comments2023-08-03T04:36:38.708-07:00Comments on Spotty Horse News: Fear Management -- Part FourJessica Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205857670509918766noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32796999.post-11715220442326047962011-11-06T13:32:13.229-08:002011-11-06T13:32:13.229-08:00The best way for me to overcome my fear is just ti...The best way for me to overcome my fear is just time in the saddle. Even if we just walk or trot until I feel secure. I also think that being physically fit to ride really helps us to be more secure/safe in the saddle. Of course, I have to really work at getting myself to exercise, but it's what I need the most.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32796999.post-17566876121848877432011-11-01T11:48:49.398-07:002011-11-01T11:48:49.398-07:00I don't think about it, but I know this is the...I don't think about it, but I know this is the one fear that lurks deep in my subconscious.<br /><br />After a brief, foolish period of thinking I could start a horse, I've reached the conclusion that older, experienced horses will always be my preference. Smokey has spoiled me, as it were.Dave (aka Buckskins Rule)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764864394651709866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32796999.post-4390250798989804202011-11-01T03:22:05.695-07:002011-11-01T03:22:05.695-07:00For me, it took hours - the accumulation of hours ...For me, it took hours - the accumulation of hours - even if I didn't do all that much - just working on walk stuff counted.<br /><br />Thoughtful of you to write this all out for others who may need it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com