how to make myself

[sherbet]

I really really really want to jump my boy bigger but in my lesson the 1st jump goes up my legs leave me, my tummy goes god knows where and the nerves hit big style. I have tried the rescue remedy but think I may have used it to often as not sure it has any effect now.

Once we are jumping its ok and the other day I loved it and he was a good boy. He has stopped in the past but we seem to be past that stage.

I would love to go and jump the 2'3 course with a prelim dresage the dresage no problem but think I will just freeze and it will go wrong!!

Any ideas welcome and succes stories

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

I think its all about frequency and perseverance no matter what worries and fears you are trying to overcome in life. You just have to keep at it and staying positive

 

[Brandy]

I have the same problem, or should I say had! Have overcome it by lots and lots of small jumps, I used to start with poles on floor!! Gradually building up. Once I have done the bigger jumps I am fine and can do them again and again after that but its the first times that bother me. I have been to friends places and practiced in strange areana, andalso hired local facilities that let you hire their courses. I am now happy to start with the jumps bigger. I recently went to a show to do the clear round and it was at my current top limit, but I knew we could both do it, was very nervous, and bought two tickets and had my rounds one after the other, first was a bit scrappy (me getting over the initial fear) but the second was fab, really pleased with both of us!!

It has tajen time and I still have a way to go but its getting the balabce between pushing yourself a bit and not doing things that REALLY terrify you!