>> Even if it meant taking CJ into the round pen where I
>> know she wouldn't act up and just getting on for a few
>> moments..  then getting off and putting her up..
 
> I know the feeling ..... I'm finally to the point that I can mount
> and dismount without having someone hold X.  At least I feel I've made
> some progress there.
 
Well I never was to that point.. however I'm going to loose three teeth to 
CJ's antics some years ago.. the teeth got so weakened 
 
*IF* you need to.. just take the break.. and stay away.. one day you'll find 
you can get back up on the horse and it'll be workable. 
 
 
>> babysitter and rebuild your confindence on it.. like I
>> did with Budda down in OC years ago.
 
> That's why I've been riding Shammie ..... she's "safe" and I don't
> feel intimidated by her.  Buddy will hitch X to the carriage and I'll
> ride Sham.  I'm just taking it a little at a time.
 
 
 
> I am riding X now more and more.....I'm trying to stay calm.  If I
> get really  nervous I just walk him around in the round pen - have him do
> a few of his tricks and then quit......there's always another day ;-)
 
 
Yep, but remember.. your nerves can be drastically effecting him especially 
if he's that sensitive.
 
 
                                       BK 
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