I delight in the small things, the briefest of moments
My horse turning toward me,
Him mirroring my movements.
A really smooth walk halt transition.
Our greatest achievements are sometimes hardly perceptible
My horse shifting his center of gravity toward me,
Him turning an ear to listen.
A small whisper to HO.
The basics always need refining
I learn to ask for less and less,
In a softer voice then I thought possible.
Staying still and being present.
Waiting is a comfortable, slowing down a form of art
My horse teaches me how to regulate
He is patient and forgives often.
Honest feedback is a gift.
To wait, to listen, to ponder and rejoice
All arena worthy exercises for any level of rider
My horse keeps us on track
To learn the lessons for the day.
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