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Nov 2020
9:17pm, 14 Nov 2020
33,145 posts
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halfpint
The fear? Yes I’ve spoken to lots of people about that. The problem is the fear is irrational (well to some extent fear of drowning is rational) and when it comes it is really difficult to control. I know what I need to do I just haven’t been able to yet.
In terms of the leadership thing I need to look into it as the first level is possibly do-able.
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Nov 2020
9:23pm, 14 Nov 2020
16,831 posts
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Sharkie
Do it, do it, do it! 
I totally understand the fear thing. I have it high jumping. I'm not going to hurt myself but it 'could' happen. And once a fear kicks in its hard to displace it.
But with capsizing is it like falling off a bike or a horse - good to actually do it (the falling) then you know you can survive it? Am interested!
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Nov 2020
7:36pm, 15 Nov 2020
9,308 posts
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Mazlin
I actually don’t understand *how* communicating with a horse works, HP. Or why they put up with it. It’s a really odd thing to be doing, when you think about it...
If you practice capsizing loads of times would that help? (I think it’s an entirely rational fear, but that’s probably not helpful!)
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Nov 2020
7:40pm, 15 Nov 2020
33,157 posts
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halfpint
Ok I am formulating a plan which does involve capsizing a lot in a graded way, i.e. without spray deck, then with, then increasing how long I spend under there before I get out. I’ve started this process before but then not done it over enough sessions to really kill the fear. I am already trying to recruit a couple of club coaches to do some sessions with me.
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Nov 2020
7:42pm, 15 Nov 2020
20,311 posts
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EvilPixie
Have you watched/ read the horse whisperer Maz? Amazing how he can take a wild unbroken horse and be riding within under an hour
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Nov 2020
8:55pm, 15 Nov 2020
9,311 posts
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Mazlin
I saw him doing a demo last winter Pixie (pre-plague!) - it was REALLY impressive.
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Nov 2020
9:08pm, 15 Nov 2020
20,314 posts
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EvilPixie
Truly amazing
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Nov 2020
9:26pm, 15 Nov 2020
51,333 posts
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Dr PhFleecyD
My kids laughed when I told them about your horse being furloughed, Maz
Behind on my writing. Stupid marking! Nearly done though
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Nov 2020
9:29pm, 15 Nov 2020
20,316 posts
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EvilPixie
Rest day today
Just housework with much sitting and resting
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Nov 2020
9:32pm, 15 Nov 2020
18,583 posts
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Rosehip
ditto EP
most of today spent nursing a poorly dog
Have targets, but they're not as important as other things right now
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