I was afraid of horses. I regret feeling and not booking a horse ride after the fact. Personally I am not normally into going by feelings, but what happened to me was amazing. I completed my ATV ride and was already beyond ecstatic with the view and experience of the ride when one of the employees asked if I wanted to pet a horse she was doing something to.
My wife chose the horse ride, so I figured what the heck since I had to wait for her anyhow and didnt want to look like the softy that I am.
Since I was little I had been afraid of horses after seeing a classmate get kicked while on a school field trip. But it was weird and sort of like time slowed down for a few moments while the worker explained to me how to pet the horse.
While we I was petting the horse, another worker asked me how I was doing, when I told him I was okay I dont know what came over me, but I just said "I have always been afraid of horses"
Next thing I know the two workers and this horse helped me overcome what I can only describe as a phobia, walking me through petting and even sitting on the horse.
It was such a special moment for me, probably more than the workers realized at the time, but I am truly grateful for it and have been planning to go back and ride with my wife ever since.
Thank you guys for the ATV ride, the view, the experience and for helping me. It was truly a special experience. There is nothing else like it on Maui and we will definitely be back.