You would be right! Considering things like 'depression' and 'thoughts of suicide' have previously plagued one's mind, you would think that person could never be the one 'Insanely Happy'.!
It started with a movie "Man of the House" with Tommy Lee Jones. The girl was explaining a 'cheerleader' to him..... Their job is to 'inspire' when the chips are down... That stuck with me.
Step 1...
"How are you today?" - always answer - "Always Good"
Step 2...
Be a good listener
Step 3...
Always encourage DON'T discourage.
Step 4...
Find something GOOD about it, no matter what it is that's happening at the moment. It will soon be a memory, make it a good one.
Step 5...
Be the miracle someone needs.
Before you know it, your life will change and when you say 'Always good', you'll be able to mean it.
Training a horse, is no easy task. One that can be accomplished with time and effort. Part of that training consists of 'riding'. Easy enough if your the right size person to be 'riding the prospect in training'.
What if ~ Your training a "mini - horse"?
Your an adult and most likely 'too big' to ride.
How do you make this little horse 'KID SAFE'.?
Safe enough for your own loved one.
Our Story with "Lil Star"
Begins here
Adopted a year ago, she had some issues and work needed to be done. It's been a daily process and not a day goes by, that she hasn't been 'handled' in some form or another. Sometimes only minutes, other times up to an hour. Not always the same thing everyday, but everything she needed to learn collectively over time.
We knew immediately, she has personality. We just had to build the trust, so she would let it out and shine.
Over time, she has become comfortable with us and her surroundings.
So happy, she even pactices 'barrel racing' in her free time.
She took the rider like a pro
Had no problem with a saddle.
Bonding and grooming are part of her favorite things to do when it's 'our time'.
The sight of a 'Victory Ride' is starting to reach the horizon.
Before you know it, she'll be handling much bigger horses without my help.