OK, I think that's amazing! You were in the A-circuit! <bowing down ala Garth and Wayne> I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!
I know I'll never be great at riding, because I don't have that long, lean body that most riders have (I know, I know...my trainer keeps telling me about... Ann Kozinsky (spelling?). I have short legs and I'm not at all flexible. I have a tough time keeping my heels down because my calves are so stiff!
But, funny story... I started riding when I was 5. They put me right on horses (not ponies!!!) and never on a lunge line. Needless to say, I fell a lot.. and I developed a REAL fear of riding.. especially cantering.
So... when I became an adult, I decided that I was going to get over that fear. I just wanted to take lessons long enough so that I could finally canter. Then I was going to stop.. mission accomplished.
Well... little did I know that I was going to love it so much. The first time I cantered it was the most amazing feeling in the world! Not only had I conquered a fear I had for so many years, but it was really FUN!
Who would'a thunk I'd be jumping now! And... I even took a few indoor polo lessons. Now THAT'S hard!!! I think that's going to be my next endeavor.
I'm so jealous that your school has an equestrian team. That is so fabulous!
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