Q: Better yet, until you are very experienced at riding, never go for a ride alone. Ask an experienced rider to go with you. Another rider can help you slow a runaway horse, or can get help if you are injured in a ride. Particularly if you are inexperienced at riding, do not ride a horse that is untrained or not fully broken. You should always ride a horse that is at your skill level, and you should get to know the horse and its personality before riding. Some horses startle easily or exaggerate their responses to a pull on the reins or a tap on the sides. Riding a laid-back, well-tested horse is the safest way to avoid your horse bolting unexpectedly. Horseback riding, like any sport, carries some potential for injury no matter how cautious you are. Wearing a helmet will protect your head from injury if you happen to be thrown from your horse or if you have to make an emergency jump from a running horse. One study found that horseback riders not wearing helmets were four times more likely to die due to injuries from riding than those who wore helmets. Attractive riding helmets are easy to find if you ride English style. While less common for Western-style riders, helmets are still important for safety; you can wear an English style helmet or another helmet approved for riding. Look for the letters ASTM-SEI, which indicates the helmet has been safety-approved. Although it seems like this would increase your grip and make you less likely to fall, it can also lead to a severed or disjointed hand if there is a true emergency. Hold the reins securely with one hand, and hold the saddle horn with your other hand. NEVER let go of the reins and horn while riding. Wearing riding gloves can increase your grip on the reins and make it less likely that they will slip from your grasp. Just as you should do while driving a car, an alert horseback rider should stay alert and constantly rehearse scenarios in her mind of what she would do in case of emergency. As you ride, think about what you would do if your horse suddenly bolted at any given point in the ride. Watch your surroundings for safe routes, avoiding areas that would be hazardous if your horse suddenly bolted (for example, avoid riding your horse near vehicular traffic or near cliff edges).
A: Let others know you are out for a ride. Ride a trusted mount. Wear a helmet. Never wrap the reins around your hand. Stay alert.

Q: Ignoring your pain can actually make grief harder. In order to actually heal from the loss of your cat, you will need to actively face your pain and deal with it. If you feel sad and want to cry, then you should cry. Bottling up your emotions will likely extend the grieving process. Losing a cat is like losing a member of the family. As a result, you will need to take time to allow yourself to grieve. Grieving may not just take a few days; it may take weeks or months, depending upon how you cope with it. Don't be afraid to cry sometimes or think about your cat a lot. It is okay to do that, as it is completely normal. For example, you may need to take a few days off of work to give yourself a mental break. You may also want some alone time to sort through your emotions and deal with your grief. Healing takes time and everyone will experience this process differently. A great way to process your feelings and cope with your grief is through writing. Try writing a journal, poem, or short story to express your feelings. This can be a personal and therapeutic exercise. You do not need to share this with anyone, and it can help you really process your emotions.
A: Do not ignore your pain. Take time to grieve. Write down your feelings.

Q: In the workplace, there will be many occasions for congratulating your colleagues on their new promotion or job. Remember to keep your company culture in mind when you choose how to congratulate someone at work. Don't be overly effusive in a formal office atmosphere - keep it professional. Here are some great ways to congratulate someone at work: Say "congratulations" in person, with a genuine smile. Write a brief and professional congratulatory note. If you're close to the person, you could take him or her out for drinks or bring a treat to the office for everyone to share. When you're congratulating someone who just got engaged or married, show some excitement for them! Give them a call or write a note on Facebook to tell them you wish them many years of happiness. If you're close, an additional gesture is probably in order: Send a card with a personal note congratulating the couple. Consider sending a small gift, like flowers or a bottle of wine. If the person is a colleague, have everyone in the office sign a card for the happy coworker. Consider throwing a shower if you're close to the person. A baby on the way is another sentimental occasion that should be marked with a genuine smile and hug. If your friend, relative or colleague announced a pregnancy, say congratulations in person and consider doing the following: Send a card. It's customary to do so, and you'll find many options in the stationary store. Send a gift. If you feel like it, you could send a little baby gift in anticipation of the birth. Throw a shower. If you're close to the person, you might be the right one to organize a baby shower. If you notice that someone has overcome some personal hurdles, you might want to show your encouragement and love by congratulating them. For example, maybe your friend just finished a round of chemo and found out that her cancer is in remission, or your aunt just finished getting her degree after many years of hard work. Figure out the gesture that best matches the situation. Sending a thoughtfully-written note is always a nice idea - especially when the person isn't expecting to get it. Taking the person out to dinner or out for drinks is a good way to celebrate a personal achievement.
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Congratulate someone on a professional achievement. Share your excitement that someone is getting married. Offer congrats to someone having a baby. Congratulate someone for getting through a tough time.