Back in the Saddle
Rediscovering horse riding in my late 60s
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There were two distinct takeaways from that first lesson: Yes, transported to another dimension! No I didn’t fall off and hit my head, but I certainly questioned what was being said. Since those youthful days, where knowing the basic terms for horses and equipment: withers, saddle, girth, bridle, blah, blah, blah, nothing prepared me for…
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Fully prepped and chomping on the bit of life, I traversed north west Brisbane to reach Wattle Creek Equestrian Centre. Everything was aflutter! Actually, mainly the butterflies in the stomach. BREATHE! BREATHE! BREATHE! Remember, it had been 40 odd years. Parked car! Grabbed helmet and donned boots! Off to the office to check-in, for what…
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“In riding a horse, we borrow freedom.” Helen Thompson (https://bit.ly/44o2iQL) Quickly, to the Google! What does a first timer wear to a riding lesson? It used to be jeans and a long-sleeved shirt, how much has it changed? This all depends on: Questions! So many questions! Let’s cut to the chase and ride! Whoa there…you…
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A simple enough question from my partner of 30 years?? Also, not as straight forward, when your turning 67! That was two years ago and my fabulous partner LISTENED and that’s when I got back in the saddle. Tell me, WHY? WHY, you may ask? Everyone over the last two years has asked me that…
Back in the Saddle 