“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Life is all in perspective, and I have only figured that out a smidgen about a couple days...maybe a week ago. Sometimes the 'big picture' is just too big and one can't simply look at it and understand it all the time. Sure, maybe some people have that super power but it is completely overwhelming for me.
Yesterdays ride...I went in with simple war tactics. After my showcase the day before I needed a better plan. I don't want to let Hobbs begin thinking that this is what hacking is all about. Hacking is one of the best parts of riding, in company or not, it is simply joyful! You're out there, hopefully in the sunshine but sometimes in the pouring rain and the only shelter is the trees along the roadside, I have my dogs with me always and it's a great time to relax, think about the trials and tribulations of life and just mosey down the road on your noble companion. So to create a positive atmosphere, what did I do? Invite a freaking friend! How did it turn out? Zero arguments, I didn't even need to warn the battle field, we walked happily down the road into a field, around the field, and home again, cars and all, we managed very gracefully!
At this point I think this is where perspective comes in...here I found myself thinking that although Hobbs is very brave and doesn't seem bothered or phased by much, he is young (easily forgettable on any good young horse) and that he may need a buddy for a while, just a little shoulder to lean on in those moments where your eyes want to pop out of your head a little bit. And in perspective, I think that if this keeps my horse happy and brave, fantastic! Thanks to Cayley & Cleveland for coming along and being our spiritual hacking guide!
J + H
Yesterdays ride...I went in with simple war tactics. After my showcase the day before I needed a better plan. I don't want to let Hobbs begin thinking that this is what hacking is all about. Hacking is one of the best parts of riding, in company or not, it is simply joyful! You're out there, hopefully in the sunshine but sometimes in the pouring rain and the only shelter is the trees along the roadside, I have my dogs with me always and it's a great time to relax, think about the trials and tribulations of life and just mosey down the road on your noble companion. So to create a positive atmosphere, what did I do? Invite a freaking friend! How did it turn out? Zero arguments, I didn't even need to warn the battle field, we walked happily down the road into a field, around the field, and home again, cars and all, we managed very gracefully!
At this point I think this is where perspective comes in...here I found myself thinking that although Hobbs is very brave and doesn't seem bothered or phased by much, he is young (easily forgettable on any good young horse) and that he may need a buddy for a while, just a little shoulder to lean on in those moments where your eyes want to pop out of your head a little bit. And in perspective, I think that if this keeps my horse happy and brave, fantastic! Thanks to Cayley & Cleveland for coming along and being our spiritual hacking guide!
J + H