02/10/2024
Horse Mom Health Blog- CONFIDENCE - The Saturday AM Blog.
I have heard so many horsewomen and men speak of no longer feeling as invincible as they did in their youth.
Invincibility is a fallacy of youth. We can be injured and need to use common-sense when working with 1,200 pound flight animals, at any age.
What is real is CONFIDENCE.
That feeling of self-assurance in our abilities.
Unfortunately we can loose Confidence at any age.
I have found two common reasons:
1) a big accident scarring us emotionally as well as physically.
2) Decline in physical fitness because of pain resulting in Fear.
Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual fitness is needed to remain a active horsewoman.
If you have loss your confidence, please remember Hope is stronger then Fear. Use Hope for that first small step.
I was fortunate and got help with the inflammation that was causing my pain. My first step was walking to build up my strength and stamina. My second step was my daughter leading me on my horse.
I was Shocked! My Body had Retained Muscle Memory! My Hope that Regaining a Horse Life Soared.
Hold on to Your Hope. I have had Clinicians and Instructors contact me about writing articles about therapeutic options.
By Sharon The Aging Horsewoman, retired nurse and founder of Aging Horsewomen Intl.
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