Huge Relief - have decided to sell young horse

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Christmas Crumpet

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Bought a 4 year old ISH last October to bring on and hunt. He was very good to begin with and then just started getting a bit big for his boots. I fell off out hunting and broke my leg which really dented my confidence. I've been back riding him for 2 months now and I've just come to the conclusion that he's grown too big for me and I'm just not as brave as I used to be.

So made the huge decision yesterday to sell him. I'm taking him to my friend's tonight who is going to school him and help sell him. I'm getting married in 2 weeks time and just don't have the time to try and sell him. I rode him again today to just make sure I've made the right decision and I know I have so am so relieved that he's going.

Its awful - I love the horse but he just doesn't make me feel confident and I didn't want it to get to the point where I was too scared to ride him. Thought I might as well give up whilst I was still in front as it were.

Has anyone been brave enough to keep going with a horse that doesn't fill you with confidence or have you admitted defeat? I thought I'd feel **** about admitting defeat but I don't. Just huge relief in the knowledge that I've admitted it to myself and I am so pleased I've decided to stick with my TB who I love, adore and trust. He's my number 1. Wish I'd realised it sooner!!
 
I think you have made the right decision, purely because you are feeling relieved about the decision you have made.
 
You have made the right decision. I went through the same thing. I bought a young horse and it was too much for me and I became more and more scared to ride her. In the end I sold her and although I was upset - because I really liked her, I knew she was not the right horse for me.
 
You're not admitting defeat! It isn't a battle ;) You've made a sensible (if tough) decision, the relief you feel says it all! Best of luck selling him :)
 
Yes, good decision for you and the horse. Now you can relax and look forward to your wedding!!
 
Carolineb I could have almost written your post myself. Only difference is that I struggled on with my ISH baby for 15 months. I felt relieved and sad when I made the decision you have. Glad you are feeling better about things now the decision has been made :)
 
Thanks everyone - I know he is a man's horse or at least a horse for someone bigger than 8 stone wet through (me!!).

I am never going to be the world's best or bravest rider and just want a horse to hunt who will look after me. I am really glad that I know my limitations now. Sounds silly but I am very happy and feel like a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders. I have been fighting with the decision for a long time and it now feels as though I'm free.

Horses shouldn't feel like that - riding is supposed to be fun for me. Its my hobby not my job.

And now I can just ride my gorgeous TB until I decide to find something else. Or I might not even bother and just keep him.
 
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