Animals of the outside world. What’s the Story, Wishbone? Documentary on the TV show. Do you remember? Website has it available in various ways. I saw it this week on my PBS station.
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When your name is Goldy, you shine.
The original motivation for lessons was to determine if jumping was still viable. The answer is yes. Bopping over jumps is still something I want to do. Plsthx. [The Plan, AHJA Kick Off Show 2026]
So now what? Is there a reason to continue with lessons? We came up with three reasons: one for now, two for future.
Now. It’s lovely to be having fun on a happy horse.
Future One. I am still recreating the wheel. Nothing I can do about that but to keep plugging away. However, over time, I think I am noticing that I am in a slightly better place each time, even if the lessons are once a week. For example, in my most recent lesson, there was a roll top in the middle of the ring. I looked at it. Hmmm. Not now. Not for a long time. But I looked at it.
Future Two. Next Horse will benefit from what I learn riding an experienced horse. There is a good chance that Goldy has forgotten more about jumping than I ever knew.
Future Two a. I’m not just along for the ride. I have to do it right. If I coast around a turn or don’t stay on task around a circle, Goldy will see it as rider error and dump momentum. He can be very generous in what he interprets as a mistake on my part.
Goldy: Oops, we need to stop.
Me: No, I meant to do that. Really.
Once Goldy believes, he’s ready to rock.
Onwards!
Katherine
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