Ever Get That Feeling?

Remember what it's like to start something new and you are learning all the basics and just wish you could bypass the basics and be good at it already? Well that's sort of how I feel right now. As I said earlier, I am the least experienced intern here in terms of horse handling, riding, training, and breeding. The past two weeks has been quite a bit of information to take in, remember, and perfect, but I am convinced I will get better and it will all become second nature. Yesterday, it hit me. I am the type of person that wants to perfect whatever it is I am starting new and want to be on the same level as everyone else. (patience is a virtue, right?) With that being said, the interns were practicing for drill team and I wanted to jump in and join. This wasn't the best idea... for one thing I am still learning to post while the horse is trotting so I jumped the gun before I was ready. I got frustrated and started to cry and while that isn't how I imagined it going, I am glad that I was reminded of these realizations...

 

1. Practice makes perfect.

2. Everyone starts a new skill from the beginning.

3. Good things take time.

4. Surround yourself with positive, encouraging, and supportive people.

5. Nothing worthwhile happens over night.

6. Practice good form.

 

Sure, I have heard those six sentences time and time again, but they are actually sinking in these days and taking root. I don't want to rush this internship away, but I am certainly excited to see how much I've grown and learned at the conclusion of my stay in Vermont. I always have mini goals set for myself and my time here at the farm is no different. I strongly believe in always working towards becoming the best possible version of yourself.  

 

Happy Memorial Day, y'all!