Ridings influences???

jumpinhorselvr · 08-12-2004, 09:31 PM

hey everyone!
I was just wondering what you all think about what riding influences? Like does it promote being self-reliant (sp) does it help you suceed in other things... in other words how did riding change what kind of person you are (sorry if i sound like an idiot

, its just kinda a topic i throw out to a lot of ppl)

**i think its made me a lot more self-reliant and responsible. Its taught me so much about other living things, and how to balance out my life between school and other things (like riding).

Wow i must sound like an idiot lol

Expressa · 08-12-2004, 09:51 PM

Riding has taught me responsibility. Taking care of another living thing. Its taught me teamwork... neither my horse or I could barrel race w/out the other. Its taught me a lot about campanionship, dedication, and love. Its taught me about passion.

Okay now that I've sounded like some cheesy hallmark card I'm done.

jumpinhorselvr · 08-12-2004, 11:50 PM

lol its okay i most definetly felt like that when i wrote the thread thing... lol its just like me to go off and be an idiot.

~ClipClop~ · 08-13-2004, 12:41 AM

I would say, love, trust, dedication, responsibilty as Expressa said how to take care of another living thing, patience (for training my horse), and compainship. But most of all how to bond without words.

Luv u Way!!!!!
lol. Good question. =)

SyntheticTrust · 08-13-2004, 03:45 AM

Riding has influenced me to live. To stay clean. Drugs and riding don't mix too well. And I liked riding more so it has helped me to quit and live a much better life.

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 08-13-2004, 04:29 AM

responsablity, team work, partnership w/ my horse.

Fiona helps keep me away from the kids at school that i dont want to influence me. i just threaten them w/ my horse LOL and they leave me alone. and rising helps me stay sane.

BBJ

QTRgirl · 08-13-2004, 06:24 AM

It's taught me a lot about responsiblity, working with horses has gotten me over my fear of them. Two years ago I wouldn't even go near a horse. It's also a place where I can find a lot of inner peace. Nothing is so soothing to me as brushing and loving on my horses. They don't talk back to you, they'll listen to any thing you want to talk about without judging you, and they love you with all their heart.

Simon Says · 08-13-2004, 08:14 AM

it has definalty made me resonsible and has taught me how to spend wisely. to save money for unexpected things that may come up LOL!!!! all of you know what i mean!

Lou3 · 08-13-2004, 08:19 AM

responsibilty definately. Patience certainly. Team work for sure.
It has given me more confidence. Knowing there is something i dont totally suck at is a real self-esteem booster. And it gave me you guys. No value placed on friends is ever too high!
Lou

space_cowboy · 08-13-2004, 08:24 AM

Well it's not only how it has influenced me and my life decisions, but it has gotten me through some really rough times. Didn't have the best childhood and I could deffinatly see myself giving up on life it weren't for my horses. It taught me how to love again when my heart was broken, it taught me patience when I was in a hurry, it taught me understanding, it taught me courage (now if headed for a 5'+ jump on a nutty WB/TB isnt courage I dont know what is......) it taught me how to hold onto what I thought was important at hard times, it taught me the importance of practice and persistance, it taught me how to stay dedicated when I felt like giving up, it taught me that even though some friendships are short lived there are some that will last forever, it taught me how to forgive others worng doings and mistakes, it taught me that when you are really down you dont need words for comfort - sitting in complete silence with your horse nibbling your hair is always better, it taught me that no matter who didnt want me or love me in this world - my horses would always be there waiting for me, it taught me team work is always better than trying to go two different directions, it taught me how to live and love life with a passion!

08-12-2004, 09:31 PM	#1
jumpinhorselvr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: OHIO!!! Posts: 576 Images: 21	Ridings influences??? hey everyone! I was just wondering what you all think about what riding influences? Like does it promote being self-reliant (sp) does it help you suceed in other things... in other words how did riding change what kind of person you are (sorry if i sound like an idiot , its just kinda a topic i throw out to a lot of ppl) **i think its made me a lot more self-reliant and responsible. Its taught me so much about other living things, and how to balance out my life between school and other things (like riding). Wow i must sound like an idiot lol

08-12-2004, 09:51 PM	#2
Expressa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tx Posts: 2,364 Images: 151	Riding has taught me responsibility. Taking care of another living thing. Its taught me teamwork... neither my horse or I could barrel race w/out the other. Its taught me a lot about campanionship, dedication, and love. Its taught me about passion. Okay now that I've sounded like some cheesy hallmark card I'm done. __________________ "Horses can't talk but they can speak if you listen." Expressa (5/9/87-7/28/06) Dash (4/6/93-9/29/04) "The love of horses knows not it's own depth till the hour of separation." I've been snowballed!

08-13-2004, 12:41 AM	#4
~ClipClop~ Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 169	I would say, love, trust, dedication, responsibilty as Expressa said how to take care of another living thing, patience (for training my horse), and compainship. But most of all how to bond without words. Luv u Way!!!!! lol. Good question. =) __________________ You are a great champion. When you ran the ground shook. The sky opened and mere mortals parted. Parted the way to victory. Where you will meet me in the winner's circle. Where I will lay a blanket of flowers on your back.

08-13-2004, 04:29 AM	#6
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 11,050 Images: 424	responsablity, team work, partnership w/ my horse. Fiona helps keep me away from the kids at school that i dont want to influence me. i just threaten them w/ my horse LOL and they leave me alone. and rising helps me stay sane. BBJ __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

08-13-2004, 08:14 AM	#8
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 3,732 Images: 209	it has definalty made me resonsible and has taught me how to spend wisely. to save money for unexpected things that may come up LOL!!!! all of you know what i mean! __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

08-12-2004, 11:50 PM	#3
jumpinhorselvr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: OHIO!!! Posts: 576 Images: 21	lol its okay i most definetly felt like that when i wrote the thread thing... lol its just like me to go off and be an idiot.

08-13-2004, 03:45 AM	#5
SyntheticTrust Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,528	Riding has influenced me to live. To stay clean. Drugs and riding don't mix too well. And I liked riding more so it has helped me to quit and live a much better life.

08-13-2004, 06:24 AM	#7
QTRgirl Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,055	It's taught me a lot about responsiblity, working with horses has gotten me over my fear of them. Two years ago I wouldn't even go near a horse. It's also a place where I can find a lot of inner peace. Nothing is so soothing to me as brushing and loving on my horses. They don't talk back to you, they'll listen to any thing you want to talk about without judging you, and they love you with all their heart.

08-13-2004, 08:19 AM	#9
Lou3 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: england Posts: 7,458 Images: 32 Blog Entries: 1	responsibilty definately. Patience certainly. Team work for sure. It has given me more confidence. Knowing there is something i dont totally suck at is a real self-esteem booster. And it gave me you guys. No value placed on friends is ever too high! Lou __________________ Save the Earth . . . it's the only planet with chocolate FFFL

08-13-2004, 08:24 AM	#10
space_cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 897	Well it's not only how it has influenced me and my life decisions, but it has gotten me through some really rough times. Didn't have the best childhood and I could deffinatly see myself giving up on life it weren't for my horses. It taught me how to love again when my heart was broken, it taught me patience when I was in a hurry, it taught me understanding, it taught me courage (now if headed for a 5'+ jump on a nutty WB/TB isnt courage I dont know what is......) it taught me how to hold onto what I thought was important at hard times, it taught me the importance of practice and persistance, it taught me how to stay dedicated when I felt like giving up, it taught me that even though some friendships are short lived there are some that will last forever, it taught me how to forgive others worng doings and mistakes, it taught me that when you are really down you dont need words for comfort - sitting in complete silence with your horse nibbling your hair is always better, it taught me that no matter who didnt want me or love me in this world - my horses would always be there waiting for me, it taught me team work is always better than trying to go two different directions, it taught me how to live and love life with a passion!