We Make It Easy

My first ride without the bridle on my Icelandic horse Vafi. We were not partners at first — my fault, not his, and I had to learn to trust this fabulous horse.

Duration : 0:1:58

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18 Responses

1. SandraElskerBanditt Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   omg , ur good …
   omg , ur good very nice

2. KathySierraVideos Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   Update: the clips …
   Update: the clips of our trouble last year were from a competition at Valhalla Icelandics in Los Angeles. Yesterday we returned to this track for the first time, riding in the 2010 show. Vafi and I took first place in both Novice Tolt and Novice Four Gait. We were not the flashiest, most talented, or most experienced in our classes. We were not the most competitive or dynamic. We won because we were the most *consistent*. We won because THIS time we went onto the track as… partners.

3. tibocut Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   Truly inspiring …
   Truly inspiring video. Thanks Kathy and Vafi (without bridle) for sharing.

4. elisefageras Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   Beautiful!
   Beautiful!

5. bootedbear Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   What a beautiful …
   What a beautiful horse, and a beautiful message.

6. desertduty Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   Hopefully, I will …
   Hopefully, I will have my own “Beautiful Ride” to post on Andi next year!

7. KathySierraVideos Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   I think about you a …
   I think about you a lot, Susan. And even though the video says, “I did not give up”, the truth is… I came so close many times. I had to stop listening to the way everyone was telling me to do things (”get his respect!”) and start listening to what HE was telling me (”respect ME!”) and then faith and patience in the process. But with Vafi, it was always clear I was the problem. That’s not so with your Andi.. but it does seem like the same approach (no pressure / focus on joy) is working!

8. desertduty Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   Love the “Don’t …
   Love the “Don’t Give Up” comment at the end – it brought tears to my eyes as I continue my journey with Andi!

9. ShannyPants2 Says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

   amazing! Must of …
   amazing! Must of felt awesome to do that

10. gladiatorbird Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Kathy, I am so …
    Kathy, I am so proud of you! You rock and this is lovely to watch. So harmonious, lyrical, happy. Hooray for you and Vafi! The partnership is what it’s all about – the journey. The horses teach us so much! (And Steinar helps, too). :>)
    ~helga & tyr

11. curiousgirl11 Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    this is great! It …
    this is great! It reminds me that I have to get back to working with Pie a lot more. I’m inspired, thanks for sharing!!

12. IcePonyGoddess Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    He looks so much …
    He looks so much like my boy Huginn!! Good for you both, keep working on your partnership. {{{HUGS}}}

13. Lucy04574 Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Awesome job! So …
    Awesome job! So inspiring!! NICE gaits!

    Brenda

14. loispix Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    The smile on your …
    The smile on your face says it all!!!

15. ivyschex Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Fantastic Job on …
    Fantastic Job on the video!

16. DDreslough Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Your smile and his …
    Your smile and his happy eyes say it all. CONGRATS!! You’re an inspiration!

17. jewelsruby Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Wow!!!! You guys …
    Wow!!!! You guys rock! What a fantastic job you’ve done. As well as building a great relationship, the quality of his gaits and his relaxation are fabulous. This was a joy to watch!! Thank you,
    Lyndsey

18. eriknrobyn Says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Awesome job, Kathy!
    Awesome job, Kathy!

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