Letter to My Rookie self<\/a> courtesy of HorseRookie. Writing it was both a joy and a challenge, as I never thought about expressing myself in such a fashion before. While writing it, I got to see a glimpse of my younger self, and I got to relive some of my most cherished memories.<\/p>\nIt’s not easy to work with horses when you’re afraid of them. It’s definitely not easy to go out of your comfort zone. However, I’m proud to say that I have managed to overcome most of my anxieties over the years, even though I didn’t go through it alone. I have my trainer Emily to thank for it, but also my family, who supported me throughout my journey.<\/p>\n
The horse I worked with in my rookie years, Constant, was an incredibly kind and gentle soul. He likely contributed the most to my “rehabilitation.”<\/p>\n
If you’re facing similar challenges and dualities, I urge you to read my letter and maybe consider writing one for your younger self. For me, it had a cathartic effect, and it encouraged me to reach even higher.<\/p>\n
Last but not least I would like to thank HorseRookie for giving me the opportunity to publish this letter on a well-respected equestrian blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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