I did it, I did it, I did it!!

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After nearly 3 years....I took Murphy on a hack ON OUR OWN!!
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This has been a major issue for me, just a total nervous brain block that I haven't been able to get past. I've been thinking that this year is the year I've got to crack it.

So yesterday, we were in the school and Murphy was clearly bored and was ignoring me so I just thought, right, that's it, we're going out hacking.

And off we went!!
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I've taken him out on my own twice before and made it 100 yds down the road before I got too scared and came back, but this time we did a full, 20 min, circular hack. We went past the place he normally thinks about napping in a warp speed trot because I just wanted him to not even think about stopping, and we ended up trotting most of the way back because Murphy was really enjoying himself
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Came back through the gate of the yard and I just burst into tears
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because I can't believe we've done it at long last
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I am still grinning now
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To anyone who is having a confidence crisis, if I can overcome this I'm sure anyone else can overcome their confidence demons too
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Yay well done Bex 1984!! I know how you feel. I had a horse bolt with me 13 years ago and I still have a phobia of open spaces. I wish I didnt. I have ridden all of my life and apart from the time I was bolted, have never galloped. I would really love to but I still have that fear....even on my 100% safe pony.

I am so envious of you. You have done a really brave thing and now you must feel like a great weight has been lifted.

A huge pat on the back for you...and Well done Murphy for being a good boy!

Well Done xx
 
Hi, if you have read my story you will know that I am totally understanding of your situation.

Well done, Im glad you enjoyed yourself. The weather is making us all more adventurous.
 
Thank you everyone, I'm getting all excited thinking that we will just be able to go out on our own now, as much as I love going out with others it's been frustrating not being able to go out if there wasn't anyone to go with. And I've felt so guilty about it because Murphy loves hacking and he's so good, and he's been missing out because of my irrational fear.

I actually thought I'd never get over this particular phobia so I really do hope this gives other people hope that they can get over their fears too.
 
That's brilliant news, it's just the best feeling in the world, just you and your horsey out together. I love it. Think of what a brill summer it's going to be. If you feel nervous, sing, it helps.
 
Bex that's fantastic! I know the feeling after my horse napped during the first year I had him and had to go out with others to be safe. But then the day I just thought right that's it, off we go, we can do this and we did! When you achieve hacking out again by yourself it's just brilliant, just the best feeling in the world. Sometimes it takes some time and small steps to build up to again but it can be done and hope your news encourages others to believe they can sort it too.
 
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