Have you ever felt like a terrible rider?

[Stacey6897]

When I retired my 'been there, seen it, done it' push button easy mare and started with my new youngster, found that I hadn't been doing any actual 'riding' for years, just staying on while the mare did all the work! I do miss her.

 

[sleepykitten]

When I retired my 'been there, seen it, done it' push button easy mare and started with my new youngster, found that I hadn't been doing any actual 'riding' for years, just staying on while the mare did all the work! I do miss her.

OMG!!!

Do I know that one! just realised I can't actually ride and its no wonder new horse takes the p*** cos I just pointed my mare in the right direction and she did the rest. Now I think I need to sell him cos I;m not good enough to even sit on him!

 

[Syrah]

Every time I ride and I actually am terrible when I first get on

I was launched off a horse a few weeks ago when he planted in canter, dropped his head and shoulder and watched me flying through the air. Although I got straight back on but each time I've got on a horse, for some reason I've become more and more nervous.

I was horse shopping and bought the mare I have not long after my stunt action (apparently it looked quite spectacular ). She's as solid as a rock, not a bad bone in her body and a dream to ride. She puts up with my nervous, never sat on a horse act, she does try it on but only attempting to cut corners, heads towards the gate to stand there if I let her but she soon gets down to it as my confidence rises.

I've also got a fabulous YO and instructor (both the same person). She's got me sussed, is patient with me, forceful when she needs to be, makes me talk when I'm holding my breath

As I said, I am terrible when I first get on and a little better when I relax.

For me, its a mixture of determination, a great YO/instructor and as many Rescue Remedy pastilles I can fit in my mouth

It's a good thing that people question their riding technique and do something about it, it makes for a better rider.