Ellietotz
Well-Known Member
I'm just curious to know as it's the first time for me in the proper horse ownership world. It's been about 7 months now and I still struggle sometimes knowing whether my mare is right for me but I'm quite a negative and anxious person as it is and I have times where all I want is for my old best friend to be in this world with me again.
Although she is on full loan to me and I could give her back at any time, I love her to bits and I want this to work more than anything. She is just so different to what I was riding before and not the kind of horse I'd ever go for. In a way though, it keeps me on my toes, it's never boring and she makes me laugh when she's silly. I think I will be more confident when I feel more balanced when riding her, I'm still getting used to the unpredictability and sharpness. The boy I was on before could spook at something and you wouldn't even notice. I miss him so so much.
I never get back from a ride and think 'god that was awful', I'm always super happy afterwards but I just feel so nervous beforehand. I wish I was more confident naturally. Everything has been going so well since sticking to all the advice I've got from here, I really don't have a lot to be nervous about now and I'm hoping it's just because it takes longer than 7 months or however long to really get used to a new horse.
Anyway, I digress... so when you bought or loaned your horse, how long did it take you to get used to their ways/find out that you are a match? Did you ever doubt yourself and think you've done the wrong thing and it won't work? I would like to hear everyone's success stories please!
Thanks in advance
Although she is on full loan to me and I could give her back at any time, I love her to bits and I want this to work more than anything. She is just so different to what I was riding before and not the kind of horse I'd ever go for. In a way though, it keeps me on my toes, it's never boring and she makes me laugh when she's silly. I think I will be more confident when I feel more balanced when riding her, I'm still getting used to the unpredictability and sharpness. The boy I was on before could spook at something and you wouldn't even notice. I miss him so so much.
I never get back from a ride and think 'god that was awful', I'm always super happy afterwards but I just feel so nervous beforehand. I wish I was more confident naturally. Everything has been going so well since sticking to all the advice I've got from here, I really don't have a lot to be nervous about now and I'm hoping it's just because it takes longer than 7 months or however long to really get used to a new horse.
Anyway, I digress... so when you bought or loaned your horse, how long did it take you to get used to their ways/find out that you are a match? Did you ever doubt yourself and think you've done the wrong thing and it won't work? I would like to hear everyone's success stories please!
Thanks in advance