Caroline (6 years old) taking her first horse riding lesson
- How do we measure success?
- Success is giving a 6 year old adopted girl from south China a riding lesson on Breezy!
- Success is seeing Ann get back on her horse PJ at the Women's Confident Leadership Calamus Camp this summer, after several months of not riding.
- Success is watching the transformation of Sunshine from a scared aggressive horse into a willing trusting partner over the past 5 years.
- Success is going with Cindy on her first trail ride after her accident at the Women's Confident Leadership Calamus Camp last Oct.
- Success is being there the first time Melody asked John to canter while riding, after 3 years of preparation in order to ensure confidence in a successful ride.
- Success is being a part of Michelle's journey from crying in her trailer at her first clinic to seeing her be able to load schizo horses in the trailer for strangers, and sooooo much more.
- Success is keeping my cool when I get frustrated with no shows, cancellations, yes I'm coming no I'm not, patterns from people and feeling blessed beyond words anyway.
- Success is hearing about Sheila doing trail challenges with Cooper calmly and confidently.
- Success is going to state 4-H show to see kids I have coached having fun and doing their best.
- Success is knowing that if I never make a lot of money or get a big name, success has already been acheived 100's of times through each individual that has given me the opportunity to influence them and their horses in some way.
I had to write this today because the tiny 6 year old adopted chinese girl who I had the privilege of sharing my passion with, made me realize there is no greater success than what Breezy and I did with her today. Of course we didn't break a walk, but something very specail happened. I don't think I will ever be able to put it into words so that others may understand the power in this kind of definition of success unless they have experienced it themselves.
I apologize if I didn't mention your name or your success in the above paragraphs. It isn't because I have forgotten you or thought any less of your success, it is just that I am hot and tired and am going to go take a nap in the air-conditioning before my next lesson at 3:00. Who is another new 13 years old student who doesn't have a horse yet
either. I'm sure it will be another blessing and success.
I want to thank each of you who have put your confidence in me to guide your horsemanship journey. Each of you have touched my life in many ways and added to my success. No it is OUR SUCCESS!
Happy Trails,
sherry
"A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences." -- Dave Meurer
