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In reply to the discussion: post good memories of high school [View all]u4ic
(17,101 posts)I was in grade 9, had just started. I was exceedingly shy. There was a school trip on a Saturday 1.5 hrs out of the city for a trail ride. I signed up.
We went in two groups - not long after someone rode up and said one guy couldn't control his horse, anyone want to ride it? He was a difficult horse, only out because we had such a large group. Having ridden for much of my life, I said I'd trade.
The horse had dumped the star athlete who was in grade 12, and who was also the student president. The horse was testy, but I had few problems because of my riding background. When we got back to the stable I was lauded by the stable owner - it was rare to find someone who would ride him owing to his obnoxious behavior, and as well as I did.
Each time I saw the president/start athlete in the hallway, he would always comment to me and the others he was with about the incident, and my athletic skills. For me, it was a huge confidence boost. That was pretty much my 15 minutes of fame in high school. Lol