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polaris; guiding light for lost horses

#i actually love her so much i neeeed to do more ..... #what if i did a bella sara card for her omg

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i want to draw bella sara horses so badly but there’s just SO MANY and i can’t pick one 😭😭

#who would be the most fun to draw in your opinion dear friends??

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polaris; guiding light for lost horses

#this was done in krita!!! my first time ever using it and i'm digging the brushes :D #horses #art #horse art #horse #illustration #krita #artists on tumblr #my art #oc #oc: polaris #i love her wahhh #still deciding whether or not she has a human #does she just hang out in the dark waiting to help? or does she have a warm stable to come home to? #the harness is human made so someone has to be looking after her #might need to be silly and draw a reference sheet thing for her as well

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spring is here!!

#i despise summer because i cannot tolerate heat #but spring? spring is my friend #today it’s 8 degrees a little windy and very sunny #perfect :) #i love vitsippor #what are they even called in english??? #wood anemone i think #sorry not art but wanted to share and say i’m not doing too well after thursday’s so called therapy #but taking today off and going on a 40 minute walk did in fact help

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equine therapy starts again today for the first time since … october? nervous 🫠

#og post tags for uh. context

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equine therapy starts again today for the first time since … october? nervous 🫠

#debating whether or not i want to continue because so far it’s only given me more anxiety #and i’m not sure the therapist and i … match #i need something softer and she’s not always very soft in her approach #+ she thinks i’m ‘too young’ to occasionally have debilitating back pain #and she also did not believe when i told her i was diagnosed with autism because i ‘don’t look like it’ #🙃 #many parts of the therapy Have been good but i’m not always sure if she even likes me that much? she gets frustrated when i get anxious #i’ll just see how i feel about it today although i’m shaking with anxiety lol #let’s just say it wasn’t entirely what i dreamed of when it began #and i’m still hoping for my old riding school to get back to me #i might need to resend that email..

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spöken

#(‘ghosts’ in swedish) #horse art #horses #my art #art #illustration #gouache #neocolor #pastel #watercolor #traditional art #painting #artists on tumblr #whenever i paint horses traditionally it’s always in this style #just vague silhouettes of horse like creatures #spökhästar….

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just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has commissioned me so far - it truly, truly means the world. my family's economic situation is, frankly, terrible at the moment. so for me to be able to help support both myself and also my mom is a huge deal. thank you <3

#and now local tumblr artist saturnvs needs some rest #not sure about opening april comms but it might happen! otherwise i'll likely open again in may :-) #i'm gonna take a little break from digital art and do more traditional art againn #even small tips on kofi have been incredibly appreciated #it's good to know that people care and that people like my art that much

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your art is beautiful!! ❤️❤️❤️

oh, thank you so much!!!💘

#ask

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With the riding school and past drama holding you back, I was in that situation a few years ago. It really turned out fine for me despite my fears about it. The person had matured and grown from our years apart and we were able to co-exist on some level. I hope it's the same for you, or at the very least, they leave you alone this time! Congrats on taking the leap to get back into it. I wish you luck on your horse adventures :)

thank you, that is so comforting to hear actually! i'm so glad it worked out for you. we were basically kids when the worst of it went down, so i'm hoping that she has matured as well, or at least found it in her to move on. the best outcome would be that we could be neutral acquaintances who can smile and say hello but never be close again :'D

and thank you!! i'm still waiting for a response, checking my email every hour ... but it's well worth waiting for!! :)

#ask #this is a huge step in my life and i'm glad to be sharing it

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i hope riding school turns out well for you. i just stumbled upon your profile and that was the first post i saw. taking leaps is terrifying especially when there’s a reason for you to not do it, but you did it and that’s huge. you conquered the huge scary thing because you knew you deserved better. I’m proud of you and I’m rooting for u !!! 💖💗💓

thank you so much dear stranger!!! it’s been a dream for so many years to return to that place, and now it’s hopefully coming true💘💕 i’m proud of myself for reaching out :’) there’ll be an update when i get a response!!

#ask #😭💕

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i did it … i sent the scary email!!

i badly want to return to my old riding school ��� there’s a person there that i really do not want to meet, but i think my love for the horses outweighs the fear of possibly bumping into that girl 🫣

#knowing how busy riding schools are i can expect a long wait for a reply 😭 #but things are in motion for sure :’D #i’m scared sad happy terrified i’m everything at once #but i know it’s a good thing #it’ll be healing and good and inspiring and fun #i can’t let one single human keep control of me when we haven’t been part of each others lives for many years now #i have a right to be there :’D #sorry. babbling. but i’m so excited

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i’ve drafted an email and now i just need to find the courage to send it lol

i badly want to return to my old riding school … there’s a person there that i really do not want to meet, but i think my love for the horses outweighs the fear of possibly bumping into that girl 🫣

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so many people are booping me thank you 🫶🏻🩷

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yes, great addition!! :)

hellooo this might be kind of a silly question lol, but do you think you can learn to ride at any age? i've always loved horses but i've never really been around them. i've been contemplating signing up for lessons at this stable thats opened up near where i live, but doing just the bare minimum research into what to expect has me a little overwhelmed lol. since you've been posting about riding again, i was wondering if you had any tips or advice for someone who is a complete beginner :')

yes!! i’m a firm believer that anyone can learn at any age - all you really need is the desire and motivation to learn!

i completely understand feeling overwhelmed. there’s SO much to the entire thing, both regarding the riding itself and handling horses on the ground. i would recommend reaching out to the stable and asking basic questions about their establishment, like what to have in mind as a beginner! all stables have different ways of doing things, and a big part in feeling relaxed as a beginner is knowing what to expect.

i have no experience being a complete beginner at an adult age, but i do of course have experience of returning after many years out of the saddle. something that’s been very important to me is to find out a lot about the place i’ve been going to and most of all, not be afraid to ask questions that might seem silly. it’s much better to ask one time too many, especially in an environment where safety is so important.

if you’re feeling nervous or scared or uncertain - let people know! don’t push yourself to do something scary, instead let the instructor know that hey, this makes me anxious, and i might need some help. that goes for anything, both on the ground and in the saddle!!

as a returning rider i booked myself a private lesson with an instructor to get used to the feeling in a safe environment with no distractions as i find it difficult to be in a group setting. not all stables offer that though, but you can always ask! private lessons aren’t on a weekly basis (at least where i ride), but instead an extra hour of learning that you can have a few times throughout the term.

however, as a complete beginner it’s very beneficial to be in a group. you learn to not only keep track of yourself and your horse, but also how to manage being surrounded by other people on horses! and in a group where everyone is new, you have a chance to make some long lasting friends if you want to. it could also be calming to know that you likely aren’t the only one who is super nervous.

this advice probably is a little diffuse, so please don’t hesitate to ask more specific questions!! id be happy to try to help you.

but in short - talk to them and sign up!! you won’t regret getting to know these precious animals <3

edit: just wanted to add!!! my mother, who had never in her life been on horse before, started riding in her mid-40s and although she stopped after a few years she still thinks of it as one of the best things she ever did!! :’)

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hellooo this might be kind of a silly question lol, but do you think you can learn to ride at any age? i've always loved horses but i've never really been around them. i've been contemplating signing up for lessons at this stable thats opened up near where i live, but doing just the bare minimum research into what to expect has me a little overwhelmed lol. since you've been posting about riding again, i was wondering if you had any tips or advice for someone who is a complete beginner :')

yes!! i’m a firm believer that anyone can learn at any age - all you really need is the desire and motivation to learn!

i completely understand feeling overwhelmed. there’s SO much to the entire thing, both regarding the riding itself and handling horses on the ground. i would recommend reaching out to the stable and asking basic questions about their establishment, like what to have in mind as a beginner! all stables have different ways of doing things, and a big part in feeling relaxed as a beginner is knowing what to expect.

i have no experience being a complete beginner at an adult age, but i do of course have experience of returning after many years out of the saddle. something that’s been very important to me is to find out a lot about the place i’ve been going to and most of all, not be afraid to ask questions that might seem silly. it’s much better to ask one time too many, especially in an environment where safety is so important.

if you’re feeling nervous or scared or uncertain - let people know! don’t push yourself to do something scary, instead let the instructor know that hey, this makes me anxious, and i might need some help. that goes for anything, both on the ground and in the saddle!!

as a returning rider i booked myself a private lesson with an instructor to get used to the feeling in a safe environment with no distractions as i find it difficult to be in a group setting. not all stables offer that though, but you can always ask! private lessons aren’t on a weekly basis (at least where i ride), but instead an extra hour of learning that you can have a few times throughout the term.

however, as a complete beginner it’s very beneficial to be in a group. you learn to not only keep track of yourself and your horse, but also how to manage being surrounded by other people on horses! and in a group where everyone is new, you have a chance to make some long lasting friends if you want to. it could also be calming to know that you likely aren’t the only one who is super nervous.

this advice probably is a little diffuse, so please don’t hesitate to ask more specific questions!! id be happy to try to help you.

but in short - talk to them and sign up!! you won’t regret getting to know these precious animals <3

edit: just wanted to add!!! my mother, who had never in her life been on horse before, started riding in her mid-40s and although she stopped after a few years she still thinks of it as one of the best things she ever did!! :’)

#ask #anon

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i badly want to return to my old riding school … there’s a person there that i really do not want to meet, but i think my love for the horses outweighs the fear of possibly bumping into that girl 🫣

#i Yearn for the ponies and horsies that practically raised me #i like the current place but it’s not Home #that place is home!!! and whenever i make my peculiar little horse artworks i think of them #it’s an ache an open wound and a sorrow!! and i want to heal it!! #sorry for babbling on the art blog but there are many people on here and i desire to be listened to😔✊ #i’m thinking of sending an email and requesting a private lesson