Getting back on!

[SandraD1*]

I had only ridden my new pony and few times, before I had an accident which has left me out of riding for 3 months.
I want to start riding again slowly. Pony has been doing groundwork etc, just not ridden. She's been lunged, long reined, pole work - but nothing since the snow!
My question is how to I get back on - I'm feeling nervous about it. I have an instructor working with me but any advice on a basic plan?
I think I'd feel better if someone else rode her first, I've convinced myself pony has forgotten how to be ridden!

 

[Birker2020]

I had only ridden my new pony and few times, before I had an accident which has left me out of riding for 3 months.
I want to start riding again slowly. Pony has been doing groundwork etc, just not ridden. She's been lunged, long reined, pole work - but nothing since the snow!
My question is how to I get back on - I'm feeling nervous about it. I have an instructor working with me but any advice on a basic plan?
I think I'd feel better if someone else rode her first, I've convinced myself pony has forgotten how to be ridden!

Just get someone to walk alongside you on a lead rope for a few minutes.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

How old is the pony? If well established at ridden work I would do some ground work etc then just hop on. If your trainer can be there that would be great. As above, just have someone walk with you for a little while..

 

[Hobo2]

Make sure when you do get back on try and choose a mild day as both you and your pony will be more relaxed. If you have been doing all the ground work it is fine to be the one to get on first. As Birker says have a leader . If you are going to be very tense can your instructor get pony going again. Have very small aims to start , one lap of the arena each rein after doing your ground work first will be plenty for a first time. Aim to succeed by keeping goals tiny. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[Lucky Snowball]

For your own confidence I’d ask the instructor to ride first so you can see all is well. Good idea above to be led until you’re happy.

 

[Lady Jane]

You don't say how long the pony has been ridden for, so the safest bet would be for your instructor to get on first and if everything is fine you get on and have your instructor walking next to you until you feel more confident. That's what i did and it went very smoothly

 

[Skib]

You could go for a private lesson or two at a riding school just to have total help getting back on a horse. Then do as @Lady Jane suggests above.