A bit (a lot) scared..

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I need to start jumping again after my injury. Carly is young with a HUGE jump and i am really worried about her jumping me out the saddle and my falling off again!! What is the best way to restart myself? She is fine - no probs there. Any tips would be gratefully grabbed - I have never been that fab or confident jumping, but feel she would be wasted if I don't get going again.Please do not suggest someone else riding her - that is TRULY NOT AN OPTION!!!
 
Gently gently does it, start by going over poles in trot and canter, then raise them at one side alternately, then just start small jumps ie, 30cm. Work at what height u feel comfy with, dont let anyone push you out of your safety zone.

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Ive been the same ((hugs))
 
yeah just take it slowly... possibly some trotting poles first and tiny cross poles?

I have had bad falls before and it has broken my confidence... just take it slowly and dont pressure yourself
 
Well my YO will not let you have anyone in for lessons, as she thinks they take the money from her - she is apparant AI but NOT to be recommended. Besides, I am competent, if not confident, to bring on in most respects. However, sometimes you just need that extra push!! It is not the lack of experience, rather the NERVES that scare me. It takes a lot of guts and saliva swallowing to comeback after a major injury.
She has a massive jump as most babies do - just need some encouragement to pick up the reins (me that is!!).
There is a good instructor nearby, but he tends to be a bit 'demanding' on the horse, and I do not think she is ready for that at 4 years old.
 
Don't feel you have to jump. But if you do, do it with no pressure from anyone else. Trotting poles and small X poles or hop over a fallen log in the woods if you fancy it.
 
Oh would love to hop over logs in wood!! Carly loves jumping and would have no probs - but since I came off and broke leg out riding, my confidence has shattered too. Need to do it in an enclosed area i think. Will swallow fear and do a cross pole or two tomorrow eve, with hubby present to pick up the pieces!! I will update and thanks for all your support folks. xx
 
I lost my confidence jumping and have slowly had to regain it.

I am starting small and have now worked my way up to 2'3!

I ride in a body protector when jumping and hackng as it gives me a bit more security.

I am going to stick at 2'3 for now until me and my horse are completely confident then move up a wee bit more.

I know how you feel, it is just a case of working at it slowly.

Good luck x
 
Similar thing happened to me. Decided to take up stressage and absolutely love it
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Got fed up of being around big mares ears and resembling a Thelwell cartoon kid
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Why not go away for a week or two with your horse to an instructor you have confidence in and will take you slowly and steadily forward and give you lots of positive help? I am sure that there are people on this board that could suggest a suitable instructor that can help you and your horse achieve what you want to do.
 
You need a good instructor who will inspire confidence in you and work slowly with you - your YO is not helping this - take your horse to your instructor!
 
I'd try and find somewhere to go and have a couple of jumping lessons on an established reliable horse first, to get yourself back into the swing of jumping, without having to do it on a young horse. Then I think you will feel more prepared to tackle it on the youngster.
 
Lots and lots of tiny cross poles! Just keep them very small, and increase the height slowly. Don't feel that you have to rush!

Also, I'd jump out of a slow, clam canter even if they're small—IMO it's smoother that way! And look straight forwards at what's behind the jump.
 
I think I would lunge her over jumps first to get her confidence and to settle her before you then get on and start at poles on ground. Jumping big is only about lack of confidence so just do little and often till you both feel ready to move on together. A neck strap is also a wonderful thing as gives you a lot of security without you interfering.
 
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