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Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol...
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Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
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-From what you are ready to become-
Riding, this has got to be one of the...
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-From what you are ready to become-
Riding, this has got to be one of the MOST mental sports out there. After finals last year, I lost everything. My drive, my want, my passion. I was more focused on hanging with friends and enjoying life than my riding. I got to Florida, and I chocked. Things with Bo went to shit... well, I went to shit. I lost me. I lost that girl who could inspire the world with her words, the one who saw everything as an opportunity and never took a thing for granted.
First step first, I realized she left. But you can bet, sure as HELL, I will fight to get her back. I don't know when my shitty attitude took over. I don't know when I decided I couldn't do it on Bo. I don't know when I lost wanting to ride a horse. I don't know when the blue ribbon became my main priority. But you can bet it's gonna change. I don't like who I've become, and I am NOT going to stand by and let it continue.
First, we have made the decision to keep Bo. I convinced myself mentally I couldn't do it- which means I can also convince myself I can. We had a great Washington class, even though we stopped at the last fence as a result of my tiredness. I cannot say the same about medal/Maclay, as we stopped at second fence in the Maclay, but I got around the medal, even though it wasn't pretty. That was step one- knowing we could get around. Now step two, getting back to where we were. I can do this; I just have to remember it won't happen in a day.
It's funny, I guess, because it's all mental. I ride well in the schooling ring/schooling jumpers, I ride well at home... But I step in that damn ring and I can't see a distance for my life. I need to get confidence. And that will come with being in the ring.
Do not let your mind stop you from what you are ready to become. You have been trained, prepped, and are ready. Don't let your mind get in the way... accept your mistakes, learn from them. Don't blame the horse or your trainer... you made a mistake. Who cares? It doesn't make you worse or a bad rider, it means you are a HUMAN BEING. Do not quit today, for tomorrow could be the day it all clicks.
"Our greatest failure lies in giving up. Remember to always try just one more time" -Thomas Jefferson
The bay is a horse Texas I did in modified child jumpers and medal/Maclay one week. Savvy's been perfect, comp is just SO hard down here- been first, fifth, and fourth in flats. And Bo, well, its getting better. Another video soon, I just had to get this out there. -Sbcmr
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