Empezamos la monta de Platera, terapia de choque

Summary

In this heartwarming video, the narrator embarks on a personal challenge to overcome their fear of large animals by attempting to mount Platera, a nearly two-year-old donkey that they've raised. Despite their deep-seated fear, especially of unfamiliar horses and donkeys, the narrator is supported by their father, an experienced handler, who provides guidance and reassurance throughout the process. The video showcases a series of attempts, filled with apprehension, encouragement, and moments of humor, as the narrator slowly gains confidence. The journey is not just about riding Platera but also confronting and overcoming personal fears, illustrating a poignant lesson in courage and the bond between humans and animals.

Takeaways

• 😊 The woman plans to try riding her donkey Platera for the first time.
• 🐴 She used to ride donkeys when she was young but now has a fear of large animals.
• 👵🏻 Her grandfather used to work with donkeys and was an expert handling beasts.
• 😨 She is very scared to try riding Platera even though Platera is calm and gentle.
• 🐎 Platera is about 2 years old now and it's time for her to start being ridden.
• 😅 The woman's father encourages her to just get on quickly before Platera moves.
• 👍 She manages to mount Platera with her father's help and takes a very short ride.
• 😅 Her mother thinks riding looks easy from the ground but can't mount herself.
• 🙂 The woman is happy she mounted Platera for the first time, despite being scared.
• 🐴 She plans to practice riding Platera a little every day to get more comfortable.

Q & A

What is the person going to try to do in the video?

The person is going to try to ride their donkey named Platera for the first time.

How old is Platera the donkey?

Platera is about 2 years old.

Why does the person seem scared to ride Platera?

The person seems very scared to ride Platera because they have a fear of large animals like donkeys and horses.

What did the person do with donkeys when they were young?

When the person was young, around 11 or 12 years old, they would ride their grandfather's donkey alone to do errands.

How does the fear of riding develop?

The person explains that as an adult they have developed fears they didn't have as a child. Children do not see the dangers that adults do.

How does the first attempt to ride Platera go?

The first attempt to ride Platera does not go well. The person is too scared to properly mount the donkey.

What training does the person plan to do?

The person plans to work with Platera every day, riding her for short periods to get her accustomed to carrying weight and being ridden.

What is the purpose of donkeys according to the person?

The person states that donkeys were created by God to carry loads, water, and supplies for humans.

How were donkeys treated when working in the past?

Donkeys were treated well and not overworked when being used for farming in the past.

How did the first riding session go overall?

Overall the first riding session did not go smoothly because of the person's fear, but Platera was well-behaved and they plan to keep practicing.