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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | 1DSoon - 2016-05-03 7:17 PM
this thread has inspired me.
I have always dreamed of jockeying a horse in the All American.
I'm 200+ lbs and I'm going to do it.
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 Owner of a ratting catting machine
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| I guess I'm the only one here thinking you shouldn't go to the barrel race. Why don't you get yourself right in the practice pen and the gym (or the side of the road, if you work out like I do? I really like running, an acquired taste on my part), before you even think about it?
My logic here is that I've gone as a less than adequate rider. A lot. And I lost. A lot. I lost my pride, I lost my money, I lost my confidence. I've had my husband drive me home and trying to tough love me out of the tears running down my face. It was hell.
So I changed it. I got in shape. I went to clinics. I completely recalibrated. I work really hard for good nutrition, strength, saddle time. When I have a bad run, I'm not wallowing in misery because I'm beating myself up for being less than physically right (this allows more room for wallowing in feeling like an idiot, or worrying that something is wrong with the horse, or realizing that I choked up on that inside rein at 3rd barrel AGAIN, which is so much more fun, ha ha)
Every time I ride, I know I deserve to ride well. I set the bar for myself, and honestly, I don't go if I'm not feeling it. I get back to work at home and try to set myself up to make great runs that I'm proud of.
If you really feel that riding at less than your desired level will kick your confidence in the teeth, and that the only thing standing between you and riding at this level is your body, then fix it before you try it!
Another option that is effective is to move to somewhere where no one knows you. I've done this too. Works charmingly. |
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| Please watch this video.
http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/everybody-dies-but-not-everybod...
Don't ever sell yourself short or consider yourself inadequate to do what you love.
If you have a passion for something follow it. No exception no excuses. |
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 I Don't Brag
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| I have never been and will never be one of those "little" girls. I feel that I HAVE to be a BETTER rider because I can't afford to be all over my horse like I see some girls. Am I judging them? What ever works, if they out run me then they deserve to place above me no matter what I think. I am sure I have been ridiculed, I just never bothered to listen. I don't give two shakes about what "people" think or say. The only people whose opinion I care about are those who I respect.
Quit listening to what other negative nellies say. Put on your big girl panties and run your horse to the best of "your" abilities. If you have weaknesses, work on improving them. And don't forget to have some fun along the way.
Am I the only one who is getting tired of the whole bullying thing? My Daddy used to say "that sticks and stones" thing. teach yourself and your children not to be victims, not to sway to peer pressure and not play follow the leader and the chance of being bullied goes way down. I was "bullied" as a child, people said mean things, did mean things but I never really cared....unless I saw them picking on someone else, THEN I would go into protective mode.
And as they say, the best revenge is living (or running) well. |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | 1DSoon - 2016-05-03 3:21 PM
oija - 2016-05-03 4:05 PM A woman weighing over that even busted the record on a standard pattern in Brazil a couple years ago.
who was it?
Courtney Duncan on Ms Perky Bug, 2013. |
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| Okay so I'm over 200lbs. But I can ride my horse. I gained weight when I went through a horrible depression thinking I wasn't good enough. I've been going to a few jps to get back in it. I'm self conscious but looking around there were bigger girls there too. I took my horse slow. I've learned I'm not a limber and as athletic but I can still ride. I haven't been hauling a lot but each time I go, I run at what I'm comfortable with. I use to run against girls who were 250+ and they'd outrun you everytime.
Go run and have fun. Don't worry about being bigger. Enjoy yourself. Every time I run, I'm so proud of my horse cause she really tries and is patient with me trying to get the swing of things again. I'm trying to loose weight, for myself and to be more athletic in the saddle. Go haul your horse and have fun. |
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 Own It and Move On
Location: The edge of no where | oija - 2016-05-03 10:10 PM 1DSoon - 2016-05-03 3:21 PM oija - 2016-05-03 4:05 PM A woman weighing over that even busted the record on a standard pattern in Brazil a couple years ago. who was it? Courtney Duncan on Ms Perky Bug, 2013.
Edited by MS2011 2016-05-03 11:22 PM
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Location: California | Stop worrying about what other people think. Why does that even matter? I am overweight right now and know if I was in shape I wouldn't get outrun. I have a really nice older gelding that runs .4 tenths off locally and is 1-2 out of placing almost every time. If I were in shape and lost 20# we would be placing. But I've had back surgery and other injuries and I work long hours, I don't exercise like I should or eat right and I know it. I barrel race because I love it and I enjoy running my horses. I just try and do the best we can do and set personal goals for ourselves. Like I want to remeber to rate my mare at the first barrel or I don't want to pull my gelding's head away at the second barrel. If we accomplish those I am happy, and if we place, even better. Most people at my races don't know I was a Youth World Champion pole bender or won my first barrel futurity when I was 17 and always was mounted on top notch horses and went to top trainers. Does that matter, not really. Barrel race for you and that's really the only person you should worry about or have to answer to. |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | MS2011 - 2016-05-04 12:20 AM oija - 2016-05-03 10:10 PM 1DSoon - 2016-05-03 3:21 PM oija - 2016-05-03 4:05 PM A woman weighing over that even busted the record on a standard pattern in Brazil a couple years ago. who was it?
Courtney Duncan on Ms Perky Bug, 2013.
you could fill all of her pockets with rocks and pour cement in her boots and she wouldn't wiegh 165lbs
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Location: Gainesville, TX | They have to add weight to the saddle blanket though if the rider doesn't meet weight. So the weight is still there, similar to handicapping in race horses. Some pictures I have seen of her make her look more substantial and some less.
http://www.onlinedigitalpubs.com/display_article.php?id=116190 |
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Location: OKLAHOMA | I have not read all the post. I think when we have seen the winning and being considered tuff, we tend to think we have to get back to that. I know that is what has happened to me. My big winning days are way long time ago. I have decided it makes no difference.
We are learning life happens, we have to deal with it. Others opionions do not make you better or worse. If you still enjoy the ride and running then i say you need to work on letting that be enough. I have 3 real nice horses that have been off for 3-5 years, because i let myself get lost in others lives. I am back to working on ME and MY HORSES.... So go enjoy and not worry about what was or has been. Be sure to have peace with you... Good luck with your journey!!! God Bless... |
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Own It and Move On
Location: The edge of no where | 1DSoon - 2016-05-04 6:47 AM MS2011 - 2016-05-04 12:20 AM oija - 2016-05-03 10:10 PM 1DSoon - 2016-05-03 3:21 PM oija - 2016-05-03 4:05 PM A woman weighing over that even busted the record on a standard pattern in Brazil a couple years ago. who was it?
Courtney Duncan on Ms Perky Bug, 2013.
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 Hugs to You
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Location: In The Land of Cotton | MS2011 - 2016-05-04 9:56 AM 1DSoon - 2016-05-04 6:47 AM MS2011 - 2016-05-04 12:20 AM oija - 2016-05-03 10:10 PM 1DSoon - 2016-05-03 3:21 PM oija - 2016-05-03 4:05 PM A woman weighing over that even busted the record on a standard pattern in Brazil a couple years ago. who was it?
Courtney Duncan on Ms Perky Bug, 2013.
And having it in the saddle blankets is no way the same as carrying it on your thighs and ass. |
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Location: North Dakota | I should NEVER read these posts....
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If I waited for everyone (including myself) to "approve" how I am and if I was such a sore looser, I would NEVER show my face on a horse in public ever again.
IT'S YOUR LIFE DEAL WITH IT AS YOU WISH. If you're too afraid to go stay home, if you want to go and ride then go and deal with your emotions and other people.
END. OF. RANT.
zipping up flame suit...
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 Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | I want to give another perspective...
I'm not overweight. I could probably be in better shape, core strength wise. But I'm smaller. And I can HONESTLY say, I don't even notice if someone running is heavy or not. I'm usually just in awe of all the gorgeous horses in one spot. Haha, but seriously. I think it's more in your mind than anything. I'm sure some people will judge. But for those of us that just want to have fun, we see people, not numbers on a scale.
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 Miss Laundry Misshap
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| I've seen some rather large women and men win barrel races. I've also seen some 5 year olds go out and tromp everyone's butt.
Size is relative. I'm 178 as of last night at 5'6. I don't look it, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. If you're really unhappy, do something about it. If not....Who freakin cares what other people think!
I will say when I lost 50 lbs and was down to 162, I felt like I could stay with my horse a lot better. I'm working for this summer to get back down to that and hope to hit goal of 155. At 215, I was NOT helping my horse as much and I know the extra pounds slowed him down because I gained a 1/2 second after the weight loss. |
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Experienced Mouse Trapper
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Location: North Dakota | Nateracer - 2016-05-04 10:20 AM I've seen some rather large women and men win barrel races. I've also seen some 5 year olds go out and tromp everyone's butt.
Size is relative. I'm 178 as of last night at 5'6. I don't look it, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. If you're really unhappy, do something about it. If not....Who freakin cares what other people think!
I will say when I lost 50 lbs and was down to 162, I felt like I could stay with my horse a lot better. I'm working for this summer to get back down to that and hope to hit goal of 155. At 215, I was NOT helping my horse as much and I know the extra pounds slowed him down because I gained a 1/2 second after the weight loss. Because I want to play devils advocate a little, I'm assuming it would take quite along time to loose 50 pounds....isn't it possible the horse matured and became better-as I assume the older they are the more training and experiences they gain?? Just so you know I am not belittling your weight loss at all..congrats...just a little different perspective....
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Location: MO | WrapN3MN - 2016-05-03 4:13 PM You need to remember that just because a "heavy" person is running a horse (FYI 180 and 5'9 is not heavy in by book) does not mean that that person is not fit. I have more appreciation for heavy jockeys that ride quiet and correct than a string bean flapping all over.
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Miss Laundry Misshap
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| LMS - 2016-05-04 10:30 AM Nateracer - 2016-05-04 10:20 AM I've seen some rather large women and men win barrel races. I've also seen some 5 year olds go out and tromp everyone's butt.
Size is relative. I'm 178 as of last night at 5'6. I don't look it, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. If you're really unhappy, do something about it. If not....Who freakin cares what other people think!
I will say when I lost 50 lbs and was down to 162, I felt like I could stay with my horse a lot better. I'm working for this summer to get back down to that and hope to hit goal of 155. At 215, I was NOT helping my horse as much and I know the extra pounds slowed him down because I gained a 1/2 second after the weight loss. Because I want to play devils advocate a little, I'm assuming it would take quite along time to loose 50 pounds....isn't it possible the horse matured and became better-as I assume the older they are the more training and experiences they gain?? Just so you know I am not belittling your weight loss at all..congrats...just a little different perspective....
I lost it over the winter. Sept to April. Said horse was 16-17. I'd had him since he was 5. It was the weight loss. |
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Mrs. Troy
Location: western Nebraska | I am not terribly overweight but I am old. I go to the barrel races and I have some super nice horses. I have at least one person tell me at every barrel race-when you decide to quit I will run your horse for you. Now that is starting to give me quite a complex. But you know what -they are my horses and I will continue to go as long as I can still drive myself there and get on. My situation isn't quite the same as some of yours but it is still a form of bullying. We need to stick together and support each other. I make it a point to say something nice to at least one person at every barrel race that I see stuggling. Who knows what they have going on in their life. Struggling with weight, family, horse problems-getting older and losing your timing. Come everyone-lets try to be nice |
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