This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 2/5/00 12:37:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< when you were at Libby last year, as Dusty was galluping up the side of the arena during the Freestyle Reining demonstration {sorry about the poorly constructed sentence} I could see how much heart he had and what a great team you guys were and I had to catch my breath{actually I started crying}....afterwards I was going to go up and talk to you but I chickened out. The other day I remembered that moment so I thought I'd tell you about it.................see ya.......Linda >> Hi Everyone, I just received this letter in a private email from Linda. I wanted to share this with everyone, particularly in light of several recent postings regarding training of our Fjords. I have heard this comment on many occasions about the relationship between Dusty and I. My explanation is that we have become soul-mates. We nearly read each other's minds. This has come from spending time with each other, wet saddle blankets, whatever you wish to call it. Perseverance, patience, persistence has always been my advice to serious students and was similarly stated by one of our listers today and in Carol Rivoire's recent posts. There are NO SHORTCUTS! It takes years to achieve any high level of accomplishment, not 30-60 days! My point in sharing this with all of you is that this type of relationship can be achieved by each and every one of you if you are dedicated and committed enough to make it happen! It is rewarding beyond belief! By the way, in my answer to Linda, I told her that she made me feel bad for 'chickening out' to talk to me. Gosh, I never thought that I was very intimidating! Perhaps intense and concentrating on the job before me, especially when I have several horses and students under my wing, but sure have never meant to seem beyond approach. If I have ever seemed that way to anyone else, I certainly apologize. Would ask that if we ever meet at a horse show or event, that folks don't misinterpret my focus for aloofness! Good luck to everyone in the pursuit of your Fjord goals and remember, there is no substitute for perseverance, patience, and persistence! Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR