10/10/2026
Lately, we have been stripping down the tack and riding in just a ba****ck pad and a halter.
Finding the holes in my training has been eye-opening, frustrating, and a total rollercoaster. I know so many equestrians understand this emotional journey—the constant highs and lows. Right now, we are working toward a smoother path by learning to recognize both my emotions and Sly’s, figuring out how to move forward, and learning how to reorganize when things feel messy.
Honestly, this work is harder than anything I’ve done before. There is a voice in your mind that constantly whispers, “It’s not working, just go back to your old patterns.” It tries to pull you back, even when you know those old patterns aren’t sustainable long-term for a truly balanced partnership.
But I can feel something ahead. It’s that exact feeling of having a word on the tip of your tongue—we are sitting right on the cusp of another breakthrough ✨
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