Ceriann
Well-Known Member
Ridden very little for last 3-4 months, this time due to me not my mare. I have hip tendinopathy, diagnosed, treated and improving. My riding has been intermittent for the last couple of years too, my mare is lovely but is a management case (with regular vet support). She’s recovered from an acute injury 3 years ago but is in and out of work due to various issues, with lots of rehab work. I adore her, I have many firsts with her but I am constantly worried about her. I am not a natural rider, it doesn’t come easy (not that I’m saying good riders find it easy) - I need to work at it and lose ability and confidence when not riding regularly. We are both now signed off to ride and I’ve had two tricky rides, with me falling off today in the school and landing on my bad hip. She’s hormonal and unfit so short bit of walk and trot only on the agenda - she offered canter, got disunited when asked to come back and got very upset, spinning with me out the left door. I’m fine, it’s sore but it will be ok but I can’t help thinking I’m just s@@t at this and I should just give up. I’ve been contemplating another horse - I loved regular riding - but if I can’t manage my mare who is easy compared to lots of horses, I think I must be mental. I sat there after I fell and wanted to cry - not the fall (I’ve had plenty) but the point of it all, what it all takes to be rewarded with 15 minutes before being ejected on your bad leg! No really point to the post (as title says just a moan)!
