Final post of 3 in the saga: History made. The end of May will be the one year anniversary of “Romance” joining our family. My daughter’s “dream horse”. Who gave her a run for her money. My little girl so desperately wanted one thing. To go out on the trail with her. Out of the arena, off the property. Out into the endless miles of open ranch land and mountains. Needless to say, it was slow in coming. Both girl and horse are timid, yet stubborn personalities. I admit, there were times that I thought this was just the wrong horse for her. We had those hard conversations about maybe finding something else for her. Well…
I underestimated both…girl and horse. And I am reminded of what a horse can do for our soul, our character, our inner strength.
Every therapeutic riding session I have ever instructed pales in comparison to what this baby girl has accomplished of her own free-will, desire, drive and commitment.
My friends, …”well-behaved women seldom make history”…and these two commited souls have gone down in my history book as heroes. It may be small in the scheme of the horrors, challenges and hardships of the world, but it is huge in the heart of a small girl who now, I believe, can do and will do amazing things in this world. More importantly, she believes.
Thank you for reading through this little series of posts. I felt like both, she and I, needed it. And it offers a little celebration of sorts into the BIGGER WORLD out there.
barnraised 
What a beautiful and heart warming tribute to your daughter’s strength and spirit. She looks born to ride her. Great job to both of you. And your land is breath-taking. I can see why she was just itching for a ride in that beautiful nature.
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It is beautiful and there’s nothing like riding out into it! Thank you so much. I enjoyed your gorgeous nature shots of your woods too!
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Fabulous 🙂 Sounds like my daughter
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It is beautiful and there’s nothing like riding out into it! Thank you so much. I enjoyed your gorgeous nature shots of your woods too!
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Sorry, for some reason my reply to another comment also went to you ?? Anyways, yes I have seen pics of your daughter and can definitely see the similarities! Horses are so good for our girls 🙂
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I think the horses are so good for all of us, my wife was suffering from terrible anxiety yesterday, after a couple of hours of grooming and riding she felt so much better, we all did 🙂 hope you all have a fab weekend
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Oh absolutely. I agree! Hope you’re having a great weekend as well!
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hello horse
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Hello world 🙂
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What an awesome achievement for your daughter and such a heartwarming story! congrats to both of you!
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Thank you for your kind words. We both have learned a lot in this journey.
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That photo with the hands raised up says it all.
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Yep. When she drops the reins, I know she is truly feeling in control and free!
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That last photo says it all. What a journey, for all of you, horse included.
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That is my favorite pic, perhaps ever.It has been an incredible journey. Thank you!
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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🙂
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So glad to hear that they finally understood each other and became friends. At the end it was all worth it! 🙂
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It was. Thank you!
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Victory has the sweetest taste. 🙂
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It certainly does!
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