I would never travel horses without full protection. Mind you we had a bad experience once which I won't go into.
We have some old Sportabac travel boots which are very close fitting so don't flap about but unfortunately, I don't think they are business any more. If your younger horse doesn't...
My other half has got a CD for Fear of Skiing by the same author and she found it to be a great help last year. She doesn't ride but like you, she returned to a sport after a long break to have kids. I think no matter how much experience you have in lets face it a sport with risks, if your head...