Now in the past I’ve been the person that refuses to ask for help. My determination and constantly being stoic got in the way of seeing the bigger picture. I ultimately had to take a step back from the horses for a few days to make me realise that, if I wanted to keep riding, stay happy and succeed in this back breaking, but rewarding sport, I NEEDED to let people in to help me with the horses.
Asking for help is not embarrassing.
Asking for help is not judgemental.
Asking for help should not dampen your pride.
Asking for help is not the end of the world.
I am a very quiet person and my circle of friends is quite small. I like to assess everything including people sometimes, and finding the right people that can listen, but also teach your horse and yourself in a similar way that you ride was important to me.
When it came for finding the right person or people, I didn’t have to look very far, which I am thankful for as my photography takes me around Sydney on a yearly basis, but through photography I have met some wonderful people and that’s where I found my helpers/friends.
Asking for help can come from anyone, professionals, friends, strangers etc.
But what it did teach me whilst letting other people in:
– Have more perspective
– I’m able to share my thoughts and feelings in training
– I’m able to laugh more
– Build friendship
– And its ok to have a bloody bad day.
Feature Image courtesy of A & H Photography.
– Amylie May Hines.