I got brave

[PaulaO]

And handwalked Ariel over the wooden bridge across the stream. She’s been over it dozens of time. I, of course, was a wreck. She just sauntered over never giving it a glance. Next, to ride her across.....

[Rockabilly]

It is very brave to do something that frightens you. Maybe next time you ride have someone walk beside her leading her. After a few times over the ole bridge it will be nothing to you two.

[Hayburner]

Good for you Paula!
I'm semi-looking forward to hand walking my crazy mare around the farm. It will be a bit frightening for me since most of the area will be new to her - but, I also look forward to her seeing more and being more comfortable with "new" places.

Let us know how it goes when you ride her across...

[KathyK]

I often read and hear things that imply that fearlessness = courage. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Without fear, there is no courage.

[piedmontfields]

I do agree with that point: "Without fear, there is no courage!"

Well done, Paula! I used to have to cross a high bridge without sides over a river. It made me a real wreck the first few times (and I would dismount and lead the horse). Eventually, it was fine. The trusty Arabian mare was fine the whole time---it was me who worried!

[StraightForward]

It's surprising how well horses deal with bridges, IME. I thought I was going to pee myself when I rode Maya over the high, narrow bridge at the trail challenge, and she barely hesitated.

Well done on working through your trepidation; it only gets easier from here.

[Ryeissa]

[Chisamba]

When I was young I used to ride over the railway bridge because I was afraid of crossing the water due to crocodiles.

[KathyK]

When I was young I used to ride over the railway bridge because I was afraid of crossing the water due to crocodiles.

That's not being afraid, that's being smart!

[PaulaO]

Fortunately my area is free of large water based reptiles.

[heddylamar]

How familiar were you with the train schedule?

Good going, PaulaO! I agree with the groundsperson. Sounds like your horse doesn't need the guide, but you'd feel better.

[Chisamba]

Fortunately my area is free of large water based reptiles.

Mine too, but looking out for them is so ingrained in my psyche that any time i cross water i still look for them . silly me