Think I'm Going To Upchuck

ahlihaff · 08-23-2008, 09:30 AM

Keith and I are heading out for a ride. You have read my prior posts about first time riding in the yard since my wreck in mid-May, and that it went well.

This is the first time I will be riding through the field where Ahliver spun, bolted, and I came off. Our first ride away from the safety of the yard, barn, etc. Cooper will be with us, so it should be okay yet I feel my stomach getting sick and I'm still sitting at my computer. I am literally shaking and feeling clamy just sitting here.

I must remember not to freak when we get to the area of the wreck so he doesn't feed off my anxiety. I need to be calm and talking to Ali's body parts so he will focus on me.

Please send positive thoughts our way.

Will let you know how it went.

scrapchick · 08-23-2008, 09:31 AM

nooooo puking. relax. have FUN. that's what its all about. Ahliver doesnt want to hurt the momma, he loves you! No stress!

Horse_Orderly · 08-23-2008, 09:37 AM

It's a beautiful day, great for riding! Good thoughts sent to you. Remember to breathe and enjoy.

BklynCwgrl · 08-23-2008, 09:39 AM

What I used to do is a) not eat bkfst LOL b) Lunge Lunge Lunge and c) take a deep breath and get on. Do a few practice spins around the dressage court to make sure she was listening to me, and then head out. Good that you are going out with someone...I used to go out alone.

rm185western · 08-23-2008, 09:55 AM

It's going to be fine, get on there and SING your way round, breathe and sing.

Picture yourself trying to get that fly mask on, and findng that the boy isn't wearing his bridle quite right, and just giggle your way around.

scrapchick · 08-23-2008, 09:56 AM

Have a cocktail first. JK....

shadow · 08-23-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by scrapchick

Have a cocktail first. JK....

I second that!

ahlihaff · 08-23-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BklynCwgrl

What I used to do is a) not eat bkfst LOL b) Lunge Lunge Lunge and c) take a deep breath and get on. Do a few practice spins around the dressage court to make sure she was listening to me, and then head out. Good that you are going out with someone...I used to go out alone.

Too late; I already ate. Yah! That's why he spun and bolted in May - because I took him out alone for the second time. Cooper was calling from his pasture that if he didn't come back they were both going to die. It was my fault, I pushed Ali past his tolerance level - and didn't realize it.

08-23-2008, 09:30 AM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,635	Think I'm Going To Upchuck Keith and I are heading out for a ride. You have read my prior posts about first time riding in the yard since my wreck in mid-May, and that it went well. This is the first time I will be riding through the field where Ahliver spun, bolted, and I came off. Our first ride away from the safety of the yard, barn, etc. Cooper will be with us, so it should be okay yet I feel my stomach getting sick and I'm still sitting at my computer. I am literally shaking and feeling clamy just sitting here. I must remember not to freak when we get to the area of the wreck so he doesn't feed off my anxiety. I need to be calm and talking to Ali's body parts so he will focus on me. Please send positive thoughts our way. Will let you know how it went.

08-23-2008, 09:31 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,837	nooooo puking. relax. have FUN. that's what its all about. Ahliver doesnt want to hurt the momma, he loves you! No stress! __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-23-2008, 09:37 AM
Horse_Orderly Started Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,076	It's a beautiful day, great for riding! Good thoughts sent to you. Remember to breathe and enjoy. __________________ State the obvious, I didn't get my perfect fantasy. I realize you love yourself more than you could ever love me! Taylor Swift

08-23-2008, 09:55 AM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,658	It's going to be fine, get on there and SING your way round, breathe and sing. Picture yourself trying to get that fly mask on, and findng that the boy isn't wearing his bridle quite right, and just giggle your way around. __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?

08-23-2008, 09:56 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,837	Have a cocktail first. JK.... __________________ Better living through chemistry.