06/04/2022
So True!
The equestrian world is still looking for that magic something...
The magic bit...
The magic saddle...
The magic method...
Despite new and seemingly undeniable research, we continue to push back against accountability. The reality is, the more we learn, the more we realize this is no gentle hobby. It's hard to handle horses well and to ride well...to have horses exist in our world and not have it be to their total detriment.
If you're looking for the magic something...take a look in the mirror. You're the magic, you're the change.
Fair warning - the magic is really just time, commitment, education and application. Yep, that's right...there is NO easy path. Only life long exploration and dedication. You've got to do the things to improve the things.
Some days I feel like all I have learned has *almost* sucked the enjoyment out of riding because I often seriously question whether we should be riding these beautiful creatures at all. Then I realize, people will always ride and if they're going to ride they're going to need help to do it well (including myself!).
So, that's what I'm here to try to do, whether that's facilitating educational events or simply living my truth in real time. There truly is nothing more beautiful than a horse and human working in harmony and synchrony - THAT brings me joy.
No one can get you there but you though. Just like a spiffy saddle won't, or the most popular hash tagged method, or well marketed bit. It's all a distraction from what really needs to change...and that's us.
It is only when you are truly ready to step up and take responsibility and have some accountability, that any of that other stuff can even matter or work for you.
- Terra
