But then I reminded myself, “Nope, he’s exactly where he needs to be, considering his journey and where we started.” %

And yet, a small voice crept in, “But what would other people think if they didn’t know the whole story? Would they think all of this training has been a waste?

Just as quickly, my heart and soul answered: “NOT!” beating back that ego-driven doubt.

🛑HARD STOP.

Thankfully, my higher self took over, reminding me how far this horse has come—from terrified to trusting, from panicking over basic handling to calmly accepting healthcare. This horse, who once feared even a light drizzle, now has the confidence to be ridden in the rain. Watching him in this moment, I couldn’t help but reflect… 

• What if we all focused on how far we and our horses have come instead of how far we still have to go?
• What if we focused on the Gain, not the Gap (thank you,...