As you get older what is the most important thing you have learnt

[canteron]

For me it’s the more I know the more I realise I have still to learn (I will never know as much as I thought I knew at 20).

and you ........

 

[stormox]

That problems that may seem insurmountable can nearly always be solved by patience and perseverence and taking one tiny step at a time.

 

[catkin]

Those above

and that your horse's opinion is the one you listen to (well, maybe an exception with a pony and how many peppermints per day is the 'right amount' )

 

[splashgirl45]

the same, i thought i was ace at training dogs and couldnt understand how some owners couldnt get their dogs to recall , it seemed so easy to me... UNTIL i got a very prey driven lurcher.......

always though i was a pretty good rider until i realised some years ago that i am capable but average when compared with cdj and ch....and many other riders

 

[Carrottom]

Do what you have always done and you will get what you have always got.

 

[luckyoldme]

You can sit and worry all you like about the things you are frightened will happen. It makes no difference though and its allways the stuff you didnt see coming that floors you.

 

[Dollbird]

Enjoy peace whilst you have it....

 

[Keith_Beef]

I'll let you know when I've finally accepted that I'm getting older.

 

[Carrottom]

That you have to proceed at the horse's pace, no matter what anyone else thinks.

 

[Meredith]

That the best laid plans....

 

[Bernster]

Look after your health and fitness - getting older sucks but if you stay healthy you’ll be in way better shape to cope with it. Wish I’d have followed that advice earlier, or even now tbh!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

That I'm never stopping learning year in and year out.

 

[honetpot]

How ever bad your hair cut, I cried once, it always grows out.

 

[ycbm]

Too much to list, but for horses - that the majority of badly behaved horses have a physical difficulty and that strong riders can persuade them to work through it when they actually need help.

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[Roasted Chestnuts]

To try not to give a crap and do what I want to do for a change. Not to swap My happiness for someone else’s neediness and focus on my goals and not sabotage myself for other people.

I have also learned that anything can happen at any time and you need to make the most of what you have as it’s never guaranteed to stick.

 

[blitznbobs]

Don’t plan ... it never works out . Make the best decision you can that day and then make it the right decision

ETA if I think it’s lame, it’s lame despite what others might say

 

[silv]

More of an observation really, that there is no substitute for good basic horsemanship, common sense and an understanding of equine behaviour which seems to be sadly lacking these days.
Also always set things up for success to make it easier for the horse.

 

[Gloi]

Don't put off plans for things you want to do, do it now. One day you will not be able to do it anymore so make sure you have memories and not regrets that you wish you'd done it.

 

[ROMANY 1959]

I don’t bounce anymore...it just hurts like hell

 

[Pearlsasinger]

"This too shall pass", as well as much of what others have said.

 

[Rumtytum]

Some really interesting posts here. Agree with all, especially Pearlsasinger because I was going to say ‘all things must pass’.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Horses -they're all individuals; listen to them, they'll talk to you. No animal is nasty by nature.

People- surround yourself by people that make you happy. If you always seem stressed around somebody they're not good for you.

Take each day as it comes, try not to worry about what tomorrow might or might not bring (important as someone that struggles with anxiety)

 

[Butterbear]

This is really inspiring. Just what I needed this evening.

I have learnt the best way to make something happen is to break it down into small steps and take one at a time so that the efforts you make are rewarded in the long term.

 

[dogatemysalad]

All those miracle gadgets don't make you a better trainer, they just give you an expensive tack room.

 

[alibali]

Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.

 

[C1airey]

That life can be cruelly short.

Stop saving things for later: wear your good pants, use the ‘special’ crockery, book that trip-of-a-lifetime, quit the job you hate, have a crack at something new. Do it now.

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Trust your instincts. Don't be afraid to voice your opinion if required. Your get one chance at life, make it a good one and live it to the full. Don't be afraid to make difficult decisions, it is nobody else's business what you chose to do.

 

[Teajack]

Righty tight, lefty loosen.

 

[Lintel]

The older you get... the quicker time goes!

 

[McFluff]

Everything above.

I’ve chilled as I’ve got older, realised that just because things are urgent to others, doesn’t have to be for me.
My Motos, which I try to follow:
Never assume.
Keep an open and enquiring mind.
Keep learning and live your life.
Listen to and love your horse.