At 05:07:34 on 04.11.10, Polarfire wrote:
Today She trusted me, Our relationship had begun with one power play after another. There was to much fear and need to control for any hope of a relationship to grow. At times I was angry. Then at times I felt hopelessly trapped between my dream of what I wanted our relationship to be and reality. I wanted to hurry up and get to the good stuff, but there was so much emotion in the way. I was always on a schedule, there was an allotted amount of time for everything and no real time for anything. Today I gave in, I gave her the time she needed. At first the old power struggle came into play. This time, I had time… for her. She wanted to retreat and return to the familiar. I stopped trying to force her down the new path yet I would stop her retreat. We stood together waiting. She became impatient and again tried to return to her familiar safe place. I gently turned her around. We waited more. She attempted to just power her way past and return home. Again I gently turned her toward the new path. Around and around we went together at times spinning out of control. I could feel her trembling not knowing what to do. So I told her what to do. I spoke softly gave her encouragement to move past her fear. She wanted to go backwards in the direction of the familiar while facing the new path but she would stumble. We again spun in tight circles each gaining no ground. Then we stopped, facing the new path. I gently coaxed her forward in no hurry. Then she decided to trust me and took a step down the new path. She was very shaky at first but she cautiously took another step then another. She wanted to stop at every obstacle and turn around. Gently I guided her past the first obstacle then the second. Her trust in me grew. We made our way together , over the snags and around the pitfalls. Spots of the trail were dangerous we had to go very slowly. When she was nervous she wanted to run. I spoke calmly and firmly and she would again put her trust in me. Today we made our way down some of the worst trail safely together. Beyond the trail we soared on new found wings of trust and guidance. In her I saw so much of myself. My lack of trust and skepticism. My fears of the unknown and uncertain. Thank you Lord for putting such a fine teacher in my life and wonderful friend. I love my horse Panda. I look forword to my lessons with her both teaching and learning.

At 17:51:06 on 06.11.10, KylaCaitlyn wrote:
Thats good im Glad and u always have to be with her everyday and build u and her trust

At 18:38:47 on 12.11.10, plodalong wrote:
well done for taking the time it takes.for putting your relationship first, you will soon have a willing partner, and Panda has already got the safety and comfort she was seeking, its within you.

At 03:24:25 on 07.01.11, _nlovewithmustangs_ wrote:
Amen! If you aren't willing to learn then why should she be.

At 07:44:52 on 12.01.11, Polarfire wrote:
Time truly is our greatest gift to give. But we get back so much more. Thanks