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"I do my own stunts."

stunts_rodeo.jpgYou know that moment, when you're riding, and suddenly you sense that, for whatever reason, all is not well?

Your horse has suddenly become very rouded, lowered his head, and is preparing to give a good buck? You steady yourself, lean back, surely you can balance through a buck, maybe two.

But then comes that third or fourth buck, each one bigger than the last and you have that awful moment when you realize you're going off?

Most riders have been bucked off a horse at some point in time. And although getting bucked off usually hurts, it probably hurts your pride more than anything.

You find yourself on the ground, realizing that yes, you're still alive and seem to be in mostly one piece. Your horse is a few feet away munching on some grass, (completely lacking any remorse for what he just did.) Then you remember that someone was watching when you went off, and that you're completely embarrassed, yet have to get up off the ground and let them know you're ok.

Next time you find yourself in this position, just get up and announce, to whoever happened to see the incident, "I do my own stunts."

It's the best way to end what can be an embarrassing moment.

Reader Comments (9)

That's funny. I do my own stunts.

Although I hope I never have to, I'll use that line next time.
Very clever and funny post! It's great you can laugh at yourself and get others to laugh with you. Horses are sooo humbling...
LOL! Not only will I say this next time, but I'll site the Pony Tail Club in the footnotes!
02.13 | Unregistered CommenterRiderone
Ooops . . ."cite".
02.13 | Unregistered CommenterRiderone
Good one! I really hate finding myself in the dirt. Hopefully that won't happen to me again? Wishful thinking, I know. But a girl can hope, right?
Yes, a girl can hope! I hope none of us ever have to use this line again!
02.13 | Unregistered CommenterMaddy
This is a very nice blog. I enjoy reading your writings. They remind me of my youth in Wyoming. I'm happy to see that you're able to express yourself so well. You must be a very nice young lady.
Maple
03.1 | Unregistered CommenterMaple
Yes. You're a very nice girl I'm sure. Maple reads me everytime you write something new. Thank you and good day. Norris
03.1 | Unregistered CommenterNorris
I'm glad you like the blog! Thanks for reading! My grandpa's ranch is in Wyoming. My mom has lots of riding stories from her time spent on the ranch.
03.6 | Registered CommenterMadison

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