Confidence - Brief Update

[Shadowfox]

Earlier back in the spring I posted about my confidence issues after taking 2 crashing falls in the space of a week and I figured it was time for a quick update.

The first thing is that I've ridden both the 2 horses who fired me off and I'm back to normal on both of them. The first chap took me 2 months to get back up on but he felt the horse of old when I did and we're working well together. The second chap was sold on as his owner wanted something different and I really do miss him. He was quirky but taught me a lot. Hes gone to a good home though.

I also a month after this all happened did my first dressage competition and am totally HOOKED!!!!. Omg it was fantastic. I went in with the intention of completing it. We got 111 on prelim test 1. The only way from there is up!!

Finally I went several steps back with my jumping and its paying off. I'm sticking with 40cm fences and am jumping without worrying about it as I did before. Extra lessons jumping a small course at this height are really helping.

Oh and I trying for my Stage 1 riding again next year. So to that end I have a mock assessment in the yard where I'll take the real one next summer.

So much to do but I'm getting there

 

[molly7886]

Good for you! I know from experience how horrible is when you can't face doing what you've previously loved. Small steps is the way to go. I've also invested in some hypnotherapy..planning to do tiny comp on Sunday which will be the tester for me. Good luck with your plans

 

[spookypony]

Good for you!

 

[Nickijem]

Well done you! It's not easy to overcome confidence issues but it IS possible. Stick with it and keep the steps small and manageable - do lots of stuff in your comfort zone and just push out of that zone a little way at a time!