Rider Health & Performance
1 year ago
Dear Dr. Bonomi, I am frustrated with my riding and my horse. In your articles, you often talk about being connected to your why and working toward your destination, but how do you do that when your horse has been injured and had a long rehab? My horse is back to work, but it’s unclear how far he will be able to go up the levels given his injury. He doesn’t feel the same as he did before. To add to the frustration, I am an older amateur rider and don’t have all the time in the world to ride and compete. Thank you, B.G., Sacramento, CA ______________________________________________________________________________ Dear B, I appreciate your question, and I think it’s one that touches a lot of riders. We equestrians compete in a team sport, and when half of our team gets injured, it’s devastating, especially when he or she is the only partner we have or we are near the end of our careers. I don’t have a quick answer for you, but I will offer you some suggestions. First of all, frustration is an agitated, uncomfortable, and unhealthy mental state to occupy for too long. While I certainly appreciate your situation, […]
