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A little more than a year ago I was really psyched about barrel racing. I'd finally gotten a job and was willing to make any sacrifice necessary to get my DFP colt going and try to make a few futurities with him this spring.
I had a great barrel racing year last year. I got at least one check at every race I went to, tho I only went to 7 or 8 shows. Zan wasn't running his best, but he was worth riding. He pulled three or four checks. Xena and I finally clicked well last year. She won the 2D at some pretty big shows, and finished just out of the money 2D at the Colonial National.
Then the Peon thing happened. My beautiful, sensitive, full-of-promise DFP was starved at the trainer, and something happened to make him fearful of humans. I'm not going to rehash the entire incident, but when someone you consider a good friend and trainer lets you down that bad it can really have an affect.
This year I have very little drive to get back on the road. I'm happy that I found a trainer to get Peon started, and I guess Ducky is going to get his chance to make up for some of the bad jobs he did for me in the past and finish Peon out. That's nifty and all, but I'm still not in a good place in my brain for barrel racing. I can't even say I'm in a slump since I haven't made it to my first show yet.
I'm sure the other side of the Peon issue will get some kicks knowing how bad this affected me. I don't care. I need to find a way to get back to wanting to go to shows! |
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Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | I guess this is when the cowboy rule comes in.Cowboy up or go sit in the stands. I don't think it is in you to go sit in the stands. You should live with my so . Hates everything I do with horses. He would rather live I a ditch than watch me succeed. Chin up your doing great. |
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Location: Carpenter, WY | I've watched and read your posts over the years. You're giving up too easy.  Everything happens for a reason and sometimes it takes time to figure out what that is. Even with stage 4 cancer, being wheel chair bound right now, I'm bound and determined to get back in the game. Get your head on straight, make up your mind that you're going to do it and then just get it done 
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Location: Arkansas | lonely va barrelxr - 2015-05-03 2:53 PM
I ever have been. Â
A little more than a year ago I was really psyched about barrel racing. Â I'd finally gotten a job and was willing to make any sacrifice necessary to get my DFP colt going and try to make a few futurities with him this spring. Â
I had a great barrel racing year last year. Â I got at least one check at every race I went to, tho I only went to 7 or 8 shows. Â Zan wasn't running his best, but he was worth riding. Â He pulled three or four checks. Â Xena and I finally clicked well last year. Â She won the 2D at some pretty big shows, and finished just out of the money 2D at the Colonial National.Â
Then the Peon thing happened. Â My beautiful, sensitive, full-of-promise DFP was starved at the trainer, and something happened to make him fearful of humans. Â I'm not going to rehash the entire incident, but when someone you consider a good friend and trainer lets you down that bad it can really have an affect.
This year I have very little drive to get back on the road. Â I'm happy that I found a trainer to get Peon started, and I guess Ducky is going to get his chance to make up for some of the bad jobs he did for me in the past and finish Peon out. Â That's nifty and all, but I'm still not in a good place in my brain for barrel racing. Â I can't even say I'm in a slump since I haven't made it to my first show yet. Â
I'm sure the other side of the Peon issue will get some kicks knowing how bad this affected me. Â I don't care. Â I need to find a way to get back to wanting to go to shows! Â
Hugs and prayers coming your way. I can't imagine something like that happening with my horse and what it would do to me. But it sounds like you're working thru the issues now with help from good folks. Keep your head up and give yourself some slack---- you will overcome this and be back with a vengeance. You got this girl!!! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | teehaha - 2015-05-03 3:38 PM I've watched and read your posts over the years. You're giving up too easy. Everything happens for a reason and sometimes it takes time to figure out what that is. Even with stage 4 cancer, being wheel chair bound right now, I'm bound and determined to get back in the game. Get your head on straight, make up your mind that you're going to do it and then just get it done
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Location: Red Raiderland | teehaha - 2015-05-03 3:38 PM I've watched and read your posts over the years. You're giving up too easy. Everything happens for a reason and sometimes it takes time to figure out what that is. Even with stage 4 cancer, being wheel chair bound right now, I'm bound and determined to get back in the game. Get your head on straight, make up your mind that you're going to do it and then just get it done
Wow if that ain't strength and courage I don't know what is? My heart goes out to you. I guess I dont get on this board to truly know people's struggles..and I spologize. |
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Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | LVB, you hang in there. Your groove will come back. |
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Location: Texas | Keep your head up and stay positive. Set small goals for yourself and horses, it will boost your self esteem and improve your general outlook. Â
"As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." Â - James 5:11Â
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Location: NE Texas | Keep your head up, LVB. If possible find somebody to go with who motivates you. I know it's hard to deal with these type of things but try no to let it dictate what you love to do. Maybe just take your horse and ride around and enjoy smiling and laughing with people who enjoy the same things you do. Focus on the positives and not the negatives....so cliche I know, but sometimes it truly is as simple as a shift if focus to take a negative and turn it into a positive. We're here for you to help motivate you....put the joy back in going and competing.
And teehaha, you truly are an inspiration beyond words. Though I have never met you or even visited directly with you on here, I think of you often. There is not one single doubt in my mind that you will meet and exceed that goal and will be spanking our hineys on one of those gorgeous Slim babies I drool over every time you post! Go get em, girl! I'll be first in line cheering you on! |
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Location: the end of the rainbow | One foot in front of the other. Keep moving forward and you will get there. You are stronger than you think. |
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Location: NC | ME too!!! I feel like there is always something keeping me from being able to run.... hugs cause I understand.... |
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Location: Texas | teehaha - 2015-05-03 3:38 PM I've watched and read your posts over the years. You're giving up too easy.  Everything happens for a reason and sometimes it takes time to figure out what that is. Even with stage 4 cancer, being wheel chair bound right now, I'm bound and determined to get back in the game. Get your head on straight, make up your mind that you're going to do it and then just get it done
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Such an inspiration! I pray God puts his healing hands on you and wraps you with strength and love.Â
God Bless you, teehaha 
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Location: Oklahoma | Setbacks are just setting you up for a comeback. ;) Setbacks are inevitable, and that's what you've had and the older we get, the harder it is to get up off our butt when we get knocked on it. Look at Peon and let him be your inspiration....if he's willing to come back from what he went through then why would you not give him the chance. Don't dwell on the negative....remember the Indian motto about which one will win, good or evil....whichever one you feed.....look at the positive that you have very nice horses and they need the chance to shine like they are capable of. Take the focus off everything else and concentrate on riding and showing your horses to the best of their ability and that excitement will come back. :) |
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Teehaha - yep, you're a hero. I am so happy you're staying in the game. And I guess I just need you to pass me some crackers . . lol!
Diane - yes, Peon is going to be great fun even if he doesn't hit the 1D. He's got so much goofy personality that he'll be worth having around just for giggles. And I am pretty sure that once he gets over the 'OMG - what the heck is that and is it going to eat me - HOLD ME MOM!!???!!' stage he'll probably get in the 1D.
And to everyone else who replied --- I will continue, one foot in front of another. One small goal at a time. I give thanks for the chance to make another good day every morning. Even a bad day watching my guys eat breakfast is a great day compared to not having them in my life. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | lonely va barrelxr - 2015-05-04 8:02 PM Thanks ALL!!
Teehaha - yep, you're a hero. I am so happy you're staying in the game. And I guess I just need you to pass me some crackers . . lol!
Diane - yes, Peon is going to be great fun even if he doesn't hit the 1D. He's got so much goofy personality that he'll be worth having around just for giggles. And I am pretty sure that once he gets over the 'OMG - what the heck is that and is it going to eat me - HOLD ME MOM!!???!!' stage he'll probably get in the 1D.
And to everyone else who replied --- I will continue, one foot in front of another. One small goal at a time. I give thanks for the chance to make another good day every morning. Even a bad day watching my guys eat breakfast is a great day compared to not having them in my life.
You can do it I know you can so chin up girl
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Location: Here | Hugs. Breathe and just one foot in front of the other and before long you will have a new path |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | lonely va barrelxr - 2015-05-04 8:02 PM
Thanks ALL!!
Teehaha - yep, you're a hero. Â I am so happy you're staying in the game. Â And I guess I just need you to pass me some crackers . . lol!
Diane - yes, Peon is going to be great fun even if he doesn't hit the 1D. Â He's got so much goofy personality that he'll be worth having around just for giggles. Â And I am pretty sure that once he gets over the 'OMG - what the heck is that and is it going to eat me - HOLD ME MOM!!???!!' stage he'll probably get in the 1D. Â Â
And to everyone else who replied --- I will continue, one foot in front of another. Â One small goal at a time. Â I give thanks for the chance to make another good day every morning. Â Even a bad day watching my guys eat breakfast is a great day compared to not having them in my life. Â
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Location: Texas | Chandler's Mom - 2015-05-04 11:53 PM lonely va barrelxr - 2015-05-04 8:02 PM Thanks ALL!!
Teehaha - yep, you're a hero. Â I am so happy you're staying in the game. Â And I guess I just need you to pass me some crackers . . lol!
Diane - yes, Peon is going to be great fun even if he doesn't hit the 1D. Â He's got so much goofy personality that he'll be worth having around just for giggles. Â And I am pretty sure that once he gets over the 'OMG - what the heck is that and is it going to eat me - HOLD ME MOM!!???!!' stage he'll probably get in the 1D. Â Â
And to everyone else who replied --- I will continue, one foot in front of another. Â One small goal at a time. Â I give thanks for the chance to make another good day every morning. Â Even a bad day watching my guys eat breakfast is a great day compared to not having them in my life. Â Now that's the spirit!
Agreed!Â
We all go through struggles, mentally, physically and our lives in general, it's an inevitable fact of life. I have too much pride to ever admit it to anyone besides God, but we all go through tough times. You are not alone by any means.Â
Just the other day, my husband and I were upset and complaining about things around the ranch; like having too much rain, can't work the cows because it's too wet or start cutting hay yet. We looked at each other and felt so guilty for complaining or questioning God. People would kill to have half the things we have, or our lives. We often take small things for granted, constantly wanting more when we have been blessed with so much more than we deserve. Â
I think us as human beings get so down about things because we think we are the only ones going through tough times or a bump in the road, but in reality we are all fighting our own battles and demons - no matter how green the grass may seem.Â
I'm not saying your selfish or have no reason to be down and upset, I'm saying, we can empathize with you because we have gone through similar bumps in the road. Your not alone. Remember, tough times never last, but tough people do... We can't have a rainbow without a storm.Â
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Location: White Mountains of AZ | Stay strong!! My 5 yr old was just getting it all together- high 17's low 18's and he sliced his back leg to the bone. Off for a year, started getting him back and he had back problems, so off again. I had just started getting him back up and this morning he cut his back leg pretty bad again... I've been wondering when I'm gonna catch a break with him! |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | EqualRanch - 2015-05-05 1:47 AM
Chandler's Mom - 2015-05-04 11:53 PM lonely va barrelxr - 2015-05-04 8:02 PM Thanks ALL!!
Teehaha - yep, you're a hero. Â I am so happy you're staying in the game. Â And I guess I just need you to pass me some crackers . . lol!
Diane - yes, Peon is going to be great fun even if he doesn't hit the 1D. Â He's got so much goofy personality that he'll be worth having around just for giggles. Â And I am pretty sure that once he gets over the 'OMG - what the heck is that and is it going to eat me - HOLD ME MOM!!???!!' stage he'll probably get in the 1D. Â Â
And to everyone else who replied --- I will continue, one foot in front of another. Â One small goal at a time. Â I give thanks for the chance to make another good day every morning. Â Even a bad day watching my guys eat breakfast is a great day compared to not having them in my life. Â Now that's the spirit!
We all go through struggles, mentally, physically and our lives in general, it's an inevitable fact of life. I have too much pride to ever admit it to anyone besides God, but we all go through tough times. You are not alone by any means.Â
Just the other day, my husband and I were upset and complaining about things around the ranch; like having too much rain, can't work the cows because it's too wet or start cutting hay yet. We looked at each other and felt so guilty for complaining or questioning God. People would kill to have half the things we have, or our lives. We often take small things for granted, constantly wanting more when we have been blessed with so much more than we deserve. Â
I think us as human beings get so down about things because we think we are the only ones going through tough times or a bump in the road, but in reality we are all fighting our own battles and demons - no matter how green the grass may seem.Â
I'm not saying your selfish or have no reason to be down and upset, I'm saying, we can empathize with you because we have gone through similar bumps in the road. Your not alone. Remember, tough times never last, but tough people do... We can't have a rainbow without a storm.Â
Two weeks ago my air conditioner went out and I had to replace it. My 4 wheeler is at shop right now. My Tundra is waiting on 4 wheeler to get fixed so I can put IT in the shop. Last Thursday my daddy had eye surgery and my boyfriend had back surgery. I had a client ask today how things were going. . . I said I am so very blessed cause both surgeries were successful and mechanical things can always be fixed or replaced. I thank God that my son is healthy and vibrant and overall my family is all good. All else can be handled. So I know exactly what you mean that I should be thankful beyond measure for how blessed my life is. I truly hope you get that mojo back and those ponies lined out and start loving the racing again. You deserve it after those setbacks. Best wishes |
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