Learning from others...

Chico!!

I enjoyed riding with my daughter this fall and wanted to share with you a learning I had from this magnificent horse. I had the chance to take a day and chose horseback riding in Milford, PA. we rode from 10 - 4 pm., learning skills and enjoying the woods with various groups of people at different levels of skill. As Chico tried to rub me of  him into trees, shrubs and rocks, I worked on staying present and unconcerned with taking this personally. I worked to understand his need for control, talked with the trail guides and relaxed into assuring him of his partnership in our riding experience and ... viola, we became partners through the day. The day ended with a relaxing ride through the woods, no anxiety - no agenda , just two beings enjoying the pleasures of nature, fresh air and sunshine...