I blame you lot, I really do.

[Blackhawk]

So I've been on HHO for awhile now and I love the picture gallery, especially when people post SJ & XC pics.

I am constantly awed by you guys, to name a few: BBs, Bossanova, Weezy, PF, Rosiie, katiejaye, Forrest....pretty much any of you who jump! I mean HOW HIGH!

Anyway, my point. I blame you lot. I've seen your pictures and just itched to get back into jumping. I had an accident five years ago while show jumping and facing a jump on horseback turns me to jelly. Never jumped since. With a bit of a quesy stomach I've booked a jumping lesson.

So I may not be clearing 1.30 anytime soon, but hopefully I will manage a small crosspole or two without injuring myself

 

[Weezy]

Oh well done you

Just stick within your comfort zone, do NOT allow your instructor to bully you over anything higher than you want to do (gentle persuation, however, is fine

) and ENJOY

 

[spike123]

as a previous nervous nelly I can totally understand where you are coming from.I had a jumping accident when I was schooling a horse and it put me off jumping for 2 years.When I returned like you I was very worried about it but with the right horse my confidence has returned and 2 years on I am now happy jumping a 1mtre course of showjumps although the thought of the same height x country turns me to a total wreck still.So well done to you and good luck with it.

 

[Blackhawk]

Thanks! I shall update and maybe post pictures if I'm feeling brave.

I did have a lesson about 2 months after my fall and the instructor called me an 'bloody idiot' and really tried to push me into things. (even after I told her I was nervous as hell) I was put off for ages after that!

I originally phoned to book a lesson for OH, but the woman was wonderful and chatted to me for ages about my issues so I thought I should just go for it!

 

[Blackhawk]

Wow, that's brilliant! Well done

At the minute I'll be happy popping a tinybarelyofftheground crosspole!

I'm a bit excited, though mostly nervous and it's not for two weeks yet!

 

[air78]

Who have you booked a lesson with?
Just being nosey.....I might need a new instructor.

 

[Blackhawk]

Well I'm going to a riding school as my two don't jump. Or are you looking for freelance?

 

[air78]

Yes, my instructor is all strapped up after an op on her shoulder and won't be back in work for a while yet.

I've just moved to a new yard, so ideally would like someone to come out, but I can travel if I need to.
Which riding school are you going to? PM me if you'd rarther.
I'm going to join riding club, they have Margot tiffeny, who is lovely; and someone at my old yard had Damian Midgley out and he was v good- I missed it though.