If you find yourself consistently missing out on opportunities because of your fear of heights and have already tried facing your fear, you might want to consider more long-term options. Explore these options in depth realizing they may help you seize opportunities. Studies have shown that various forms of treatment you might encounter in therapy, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), are helpful in managing specific phobias like acrophobia. . There are numerous schools of psychotherapy, ranging from the traditional psychoanalytic method to existential and alternative approaches. The goal of any therapy program should be to help you safely and gradually lessen your fear while teaching you how to control your anxiety. Therapy may or may not be coupled with medicinal treatments. Ultimately, you must decide which type of therapy is the best option for you. But, there are things you should consider when choosing a therapist, including: Accreditation. Before beginning a therapy program, look into the education and certification of those therapists and counselors you are considering. Try to find a therapist or counselor who is licensed in his or her field, and with some type of expertise in phobia/anxiety treatment. Experience. Try to find a therapist who has been in practice long enough to generate a number of happy, healthy former patients. If you can, talk to some. Ask them how effective and comfortable their experience was and whether they would recommend their therapist. Think twice about therapists who seem inexperienced or are unable to back up claims of success. Method of treatment. Most reputable therapists use modern, scientific techniques that have been subjected to peer review in legitimate medical publications. But, holistic and alternative methods have been researched and are widely effective for some people. Once you think you've found a suitable therapist, schedule a meeting and see if the therapist is a good fit. Different therapists may take different approaches to tackling your fear. But, nearly all will first ask you to describe your fear, asking questions about how long you've had it, any problems it's caused you, etc. Be completely honest with your therapist. The more information you can supply, the easier it will be to treat you. Also, be sure to communicate with your therapist as to what techniques do and do not seem to be working. You'll probably learn how to confront and control your anxiety. This doesn't try to remove your anxiety, but to make it more manageable. With a therapist, you'll learn to cope differently and begin to master your thoughts and feelings. Eventually, you'll learn to be more at peace with what you can and what you must learn to accept. One way that some (but not all) therapists approach phobias is to desensitize patients by gradually increasing their exposure to the stimuli that cause the fear, starting with relatively small experiences and slowly increasing sensation so that the patient develops a tolerance. For example, you might simply imagine standing at the edge of a cliff. Then, when this becomes manageable, you might look at a picture taken from a high vantage point. In recent years, virtual reality has offered therapists many exciting possibilities for safely letting patients overcome a fear of heights gradually in a controlled environment. Eventually, when the patient has made significant process, the patient may take a plane flight or some other act that initially would have caused great fear. Many therapists will assign take-home readings and exercises to reinforce mental and physical techniques you have been taught. You will be asked to challenge your own negative thought patterns and work on coping strategies on a day-to-day basis. Homework may include activities like breathing exercises, thought experiments, and more.

Summary: Know your personal limits. Find a therapist that suits your needs Meet with your therapist and discuss your acrophobia. Learn anxiety control techniques. Experience gradual exposure therapy. Be prepared to do your homework.

A weight tape is marked in pounds instead of inches. It's made of soft, strong cloth. A weight tape estimates a horse's weight by measuring it's heart girth. The weight tape is best used for occasions where you don't need an exact weight. You can buy a weight tape from catalogs, but many feed dealers give them away for free. Tapes are an easy way to provide advertising for the dealer. Weight tapes are sometimes printed on both sides. One side will list pounds, the other side will list the number of "hands". This side isn't necessary for the purpose of weighing a horse. A weight tape provides a less accurate weight estimate than an ordinary tape measure. It may be as much as 100-200 pounds away from the horse's actual weight. If you need a more precise measurement, e.g. for a strong dewormer, consider using a tape measure instead. Make sure the horse's head is relaxed, and that you have your weight tape with you. If the horse's head isn't relaxed, talk to him gently and wait until he relaxes. It's important that his head relax to get a more accurate weight. You should also be relaxed. Take several deep breaths, and center yourself before starting to measure the horse. Try to do this on a calm day, without much wind. Wind will make your task more difficult. Hold the tape end marked zero. Drape the weigh tape over the horse's back just behind his withers, or the small hump at the base of the neck. If the tape gets twisted, your reading won't be accurate. Be careful to smooth it down with your hands if it twists. If your horse is young or easily spooked, having this tape draped across his back may provoke a nervous reaction. Stay calm, and stop moving the tape until the horse calms. You want the tape to be snug but not tight. Hold the tape beside the end of the tape in your hand (marked "zero"). It's usually easier to hold the "zero" end of the tape still next to the horse's body while you pull the measuring tape up over it. A helper can make this task a lot easier, especially if your horse is easily spooked. This is your horse's weight. For best results, repeat this process several times. Because your horse's body expands and contracts as he breathes, your measurement will be slightly different each time. Make sure your thumbs or fingers aren't beneath the tape when you read the measurement. Weigh your horses regularly, to ensure best nutrition and health.

Summary: Ask your feed dealer for a weight tape. Stand your horse on level ground. Stand on the horse's left side. Reach under your horse's belly with your free hand and pull it gently towards you. Read the number on the tape where it meets the "zero" end.

To do this, place the compass tip on the given point on the line. Then, swing the compass, drawing two arcs on both sides of the given point. The arcs should intersect the line. Mark and label the points where the arcs intersect the line. You can set the compass to any width for this step. For example, you might be given point A on a line. Use the compass to draw point P to the left, and point Q to the right. Place the compass tip on the new point to the left of the original point. Stretch the compass so that it reaches about halfway between the original point, and the new point on the right. For example, place the compass tip on point P, and stretch the compass to a point about halfway between points A and Q. You could also draw the arc below the line. Keeping the compass tip on the left point, swing the compass, drawing an arc. Make sure the arc crosses over the original point. For example, keep the compass tip on point P. Draw an arc above the line. Do not change the width of the compass. Set the compass tip on the right point. Swing the compass, drawing an arc above the line that intersects the first arc. Mark this intersection with another point. For example, place the compass tip on point Q. Draw an arc that intersects the first arc at point T. Use a straightedge to ensure the line is straight. The line you draw is perpendicular to the first line, through the given point on the line. For example, draw a line connecting points A and T.
Summary: Draw an arc on either side of the given point. Increase the width of the compass. Draw an arc above the line. Draw a second arc, intersecting the first. Connect the given point to the point where the arcs intersect. Finish up with the construction.