This past week was my greatest week at NARA. On Wednesday, everything all of a sudden clicked. My hand position, balance, and stance all came together. It was one of the greatest feelings ever! Since Wednesday, I've been improving every day. My riding doesn't only feel better, but I can control the horses with a very soft touch. The only way I can describe how I felt is to use the words from the movie Despicable Me "Light Bulb!"
This past Friday, Keeneland opened. It was great to hang out at the track with the other race enthusiasts. It was an awesome scene as the horses made the last turn and came flying down the stretch towards the wire to thunderous screams and applause. Electricity filled the air and made me so pumped up to be a jockey.....to think that I'll be out there racing one day! I'm not only blessed to be alive, but blessed to be a part of such a fantastic sport.
My friend, Tim Holahan, is professional photographer who takes pictures of horse races and other equine events. http://www.timholahanphotography.com/ He has one picture in particular on his website that you all should check out. It is one, if not the greatest picture of Mike Smith and Zenyatta in action, going for the win.
Have a great week,
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