Reached My Goal And Her Name Is Pixel!

[Manic11]

Ever since I was very young, I've adored horses. My walls, books, blankets, clothes, etc were covered with horses! I started horseback riding lessons when I was 5 and have been riding ever since! It is my number one passion... The only thing that keeps me sane. I worked in stables just to be around horses.
All my life, I dreamed of having my own horse. I never thought it would happen or at least didn't think it would happen till a lot later in my life. Well I'm very proud to announce that this morning I finally made it happen!
I bought a beautiful mare, named Pixel. She is so gentle, loving and funny! She's fantastic and I'm so thankful that I have her! I've had this dream for a long time and I finally made it happen! :thumbs-up

Manic

I attached a photo of my beautiful girl! She's on the right. The other is my friends horse.

 

[Nicolette]

Congratulations Manic. Wishing you and Pixel many enjoyable hours riding together. Great work on achieving such a goal too!!!!

 

[bonnecanyon]

Manic

She's beautiful! Congrats - I'm so happy for you. Way to go!

BC

 

[Deleted member 541]

She is a beautiful creature.......Appropriate name too...

 

[Manic11]

Another thing that really brings me closer to her is that she has trouble trusting people and has anxiety in the dark. I have to earn her trust and teach her how to be ridden again. Because of my PTSD and my trust issues with people, it brings me that much closer to her. Hopefully we can trust and depend on each other.
...Not to mention she's stubborn and goofy like me. Its a perfect match!

Manic

 

[TLight]

Congrats Manic....she's beautiful. I was like you....horses, did anything to be around them. I'm glad for you........I can't do it anymore because I have fibro and I just get too worn......but now I can think of you enjoying Pixel.....wonderful creatures, horses are.

Congrats again.

 

[popeye]

I just wanted to say that is a beautiful horse. I also think her belly makes her cute. I have always wanted to own a horse. I don't know enough about them really but I LOVE to ride horses. I think it has to do with the partnership involved, you both have to trust each other to keep each other safe. Good luck and congratulations!

 

[Paloma]

How wonderful, Manic! My first horse was also a blanket appaloosa...with issues. I think we PTSDers are more like prey animals than not and understand deeply what can set them off...how to be around them. The old saying goes "The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a (wo)man." May your new friendship bring you both great healing :-)
Paloma

 

[Manic11]

Thanks everyone for your support! It really feels good to try to earn her trust. I know soon I will. And what has been said here is true - in me trying to earn her trust and helping her, she is earning my trust and helping me.
She also gives me a reason to get up in the morning on those days that anxiety sufferers are all too good at..... the days where you desperately want to stay in bed and hide from the world!
I appreciate everyone's excitement and support. It means so much!
Sometimes I feel that I don't deserve to feel proud of myself but everyone's support helps. You know what? I reached my goal and I have a horse! :)

Manic

 

[Frankie]

Manic...I am so very proud of you :thumbs-up....you had a dream, a goal....it helped you through the hard times....and now you reached your goal !! She is beautiful !!

Enjoy her...with Pixel ....you are at a good place now :Hug_emoticon:

 

[amethist]

I can hear the pride and excitement in your posts Manic. Please keep us up to date as you both learn to trust each other, and enjoy your future together

Amethist

 

[Sasha]

Congratulations! With Spring here, the two of you will be able to spend lots of time together riding. I'm really happy for you and looking forward to hearing more about Pixel.