Defeatist attitude.

Highland Rambler

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I am tucking my little sister into bed just now but got a little shock when she burst into tears and said, "I don't want to do horse riding for a while" then asked for a long cuddle :( :(.

She was at her lesson this afternoon but had a very nasty fall which caused her to graze her leg and arm. She also got a row from our parents for coming home covered in mud on her trousers, jumper and jacket (I have already told them to expect her to come home dirty once in a while).

So, would I be silly to try and encourage her to change her mind or would a few days rest do her the world of good? It's really hard for me because I know how much she loves horse riding but I don't want to ruin our relationship by forcing her back to quickly.
 
If she really loves it, I'm sure she'll decide to continue. Sympathy and gentle encouragement might do the trick. It's an integral part of riding - falling off - unfortunately. :(
 
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