OVERCOMING FEAR

BY LINDA PARELLI

Over the past 22 years I’ve learned a lot about fear as both a student and a teacher and here’s the most important thing to know: FEAR IS AN IMPORTANT EMOTION

That’s because its whole purpose is to keep you alive I think the most devastating thing I hear from fearful or unconfident students is that they feel stupid They feel like they shouldn’t be afraid but when I see them with their horse I say, “YOU SHOULD BE AFRAID!”

Your horse is out of control, your balance and riding skills are not good enough for this situation and if you act brave you are going to get hurt or killed

Your fear is keeping you safe and alive, and pursuing your dream with horses.

You just need to know when your fear is real and when it is imagined and then learn how to move forward yet stay safe