Got Plonkered!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fitzaud2]

Well bit the bullet today, as have been pussy footing around backing my 3 year old with a week. Lunged him, drove him in long reins, and said it's time. Oh, silly me!!! I lay across him, and he was ok, a bit funny but alright!! Did that a few times and swung my leg over. He was fine, until i asked him to go forward. I wouldnt have minded too much if he'd bucked but he went straight into the air. First fall in 14 years. Ouch!!! Straight over his ass. As much as I love him, I dont like him tonight, really feeling the effects. Got back on and he walked for about 5 mins, left it at that for today. Oh, happy days!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Toffee44]

Awwww hope it wasnt too hard a landing. Well done for getting back on and leaving on a good note with him. I am still putting off getting on mine. Have leant over but she basically told me that was enough for now. Shes so nervous bless her. Just need to win her round.

 

[fitzaud2]

Thanks, It wasn't too bad, just dont land like i used too. I really didn't want to get back on, but if i hadn't he'd have done it over and over and I hate rearing. I hurt my back on a different horse yesterday, so I have recruited my sister to keep him going while it gets better. I'm so looking forward to being able to just tack up and ride him, he's a really quirky cob, and I mean that in a nice way. He stamps his feet when he doesn't get his own way. He has a real attitude, i laugh, it's just like dealing with a toddler!!! I wonder if putting him on the "bold" step would work!!!Haha!!
Well, thanks for the reply, I'll keep you posted. Hope backing your girl goes well!!