And I'm learning that these things take time... but mostly I'm just learning

This horse has taken me to a place I don't want to be. Although I have been trying to find inspiration quotes lately.

My Inspiration:

And I'm learning that these things take time...

A good experience is not always an enjoyable one.

Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.

Cling to the promises 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on you own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." 

So this is going to be a bit more rushed that I'd like it, because I do have a lot to say, but I also have Stats homework and a quiz tomorrow! Woot! Hope I don't die in a school shooting or the end of the world. 

But anyways. This sucks sometimes, heck it sucks most of the time. And yep, I get upset about it. And yea, I realize most people think it's dumb that I bring God into my horse life. But the truth is I can't do it without Him there. And I don't care what people think of it. Without God I would not know why I put myself through the ups and downs, nor would I have anything solid to lean on. When I put too much of my trust, love, and faith into a horse they will ALWAYS disappoint. After all, God is a funny man. I begged for a horse, and He gave me Duncan. He gave me the least dependable, more frustrating, and somehow lovable beyond belief 4 year old. He has taught me unconditional love, and the importance of trusting that if He brought me to it, He will surly bring me through it. 

So today we did some natural horsemanship and it worked out really well! Did some lunging with no tack and just took it slow. I lunged him w/t/c before patting him all over and flinging the lunge line over while he stands there, worked on having him change directions the "au natural" way. And by the end he had a turn on the forehand like a normal horse! That's right, no leaping around out of your skin, half gallop turn on the forehand. Just a plain old move my leg under me. Pretty freaking sweet. Small victories. I want to ride him bareback. We will see. I will have to pull out my carrot stick and watch some Pat Perelli vids too. Going all out here. Hellz yea.