buddylove
Well-Known Member
Afternoon all. I am looking for a bit of advice, specifically if you have ever felt the way I do and have conquered it.
I love my horse, he is as safe and well behaved as any 7 year old. He can be a bit of a sod on the ground, but no issues under saddle.
My problem is that I dread riding. As soon as I know I am riding that day I feel physically sick, and spend far too much time on the loo! I feel shaky and not in control of my body. It's horrible.
Bizarrely, as soon as I am in the saddle the feeling disappears, no nerves, I just get on with it and I am back in control.
I cannot pinpoint why I feel like this. I am not consciously thinking "what if" it seems to be on a deeper level.
I have not had any major accidents. I can only really attribute the change to the break I took from riding when I had my children (approx 4/5 years and 3 kids).
I am desperate to conquer this. I want to look forward to riding, not dread it. So is a confidence workshop the way to go or should I be looking at other options?
Thanks for reading this far, any suggestions welcome 😊
I love my horse, he is as safe and well behaved as any 7 year old. He can be a bit of a sod on the ground, but no issues under saddle.
My problem is that I dread riding. As soon as I know I am riding that day I feel physically sick, and spend far too much time on the loo! I feel shaky and not in control of my body. It's horrible.
Bizarrely, as soon as I am in the saddle the feeling disappears, no nerves, I just get on with it and I am back in control.
I cannot pinpoint why I feel like this. I am not consciously thinking "what if" it seems to be on a deeper level.
I have not had any major accidents. I can only really attribute the change to the break I took from riding when I had my children (approx 4/5 years and 3 kids).
I am desperate to conquer this. I want to look forward to riding, not dread it. So is a confidence workshop the way to go or should I be looking at other options?
Thanks for reading this far, any suggestions welcome 😊