Recent content by Emily thorne

Thanks for the reply. The problem is, my instructor is telling me I can, easily. He had told me my nerves are what is holding me back. He is qualified instructor and jumps BSJA foxhunter himself. I trust him and believe he knows what he is doing.

HOW TO GET SUPER CONFIDENT? I've had a bit of a bad time jumping my old pony, however I have recently brought a new one. I'm not always scared to jump, I'm fine with small courses. However, I have brought a horse with the ability to jump big, and it is what I WANT to do aswell. However I'm...

HOW TO GET SUPER CONFIDENT? I've had a bit of a bad time jumping my old pony, however I have recently brought a new one. I'm not always scared to jump, I'm fine with small courses. However, I have brought a horse with the ability to jump big, and it is what I WANT to do aswell. However I'm...

I've recently moved to a new yard. I'm 15 years old, there is a few older teens but mainly adults. Everyone is extremely friendly, and smiles and says 'hello' when walking past. However I don't feel I've made 'friends' as everyone seems so distant. I'm extremely shy, so wouldn't be comfortable...

Hi, I need to tips to help me get over my fear of showjumping, and ride more confidently over jumps. I was never a nervous rider, up until recently. My old pony was well behaved, but could be dirty when it came to jumping. She didn't enjoy it, and used to duck out of jumps and drop her...