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spotz57

Had my first lesson in YEARS!!!

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I didn't know where else to share this so here I am

I grew up Eventing and having regular lessons in high school, had a break in horses for a couple years after I had my son, owned horses and trail rode until my life seemed to implode and I couldn't keep my horses. Now that life is starting to become normal I was able to take a lesson and I feel more like myself than I have in at least 5 years. I didn't want to continue in the English discipline as one of the last rides I had before I had to step away was on a reining horse and I absolutely fell in love, so I went to a Western barn for a lesson.
I am so happy that everything felt so natural and the instructor praised my seat and timing (I was really worried both would be incredibly rusty) saying that I just need to work on my English to Western transition as she could see me going into the English frame every now and again. I am just on cloud 9 and I can't wait for my next ride and hopefully one day get to the point of getting my own horse again.

Thank you for letting me gush lol

Posted Jul 28, 2025, 6:09 PM UTC

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