Another great day at the TEC for me and my friends! I really boosted my confidence today! We had to practice the three transitions, walk, trot, and lope, without using our hands to brace on the horse’s neck. It helped my balance a lot, to use my legs, lower calf, and upper body to balance myself! It was really fun to ride different horses with all my friends at the TEC, because it shows me what I’m doing wrong. I am also learning more balance strengths, by jumping over small bounces or jumps without holding on to the mane. I love riding at the TEC, because they make me feel safe. I also like how they don’t push us too hard to go to competition. They really take the time to have a little fun first! My confidence and strength have really boosted over the past few weeks at the TEC. I have learned so many great things from everyone and have had so much support. The main lesson that I’ve learned from the TEC, and would love to teach all the girls of the Pony Posse, is to get back up and keep trying. There are going to be times when you feel like not getting back on the horse and (I know I do this a lot) think “You stupid horse!” But I’ve learned to push through it and be the best rider that I can be!
To all my Pony Posse Girls: You all are so good at horseback riding and have achieved so much over the past few months to a year! I love you all and I hope you continue to lope those ponies around the round pen with all the strength you guys have got! Keep up the good work!
To Jess and Linda: Thank you so much for all the help and support you both have shown me through the tough times! And for teaching me that quitting isn’t the only option! I love how you push us to become better riders, but insure our safety, for you both know what works and what doesn’t! I hope both of you will be the Pony Posse's and my trainers for a long time!
I love the TEC and hope it will become your home as well as it has become mine!
