my first hack in, um, 9 months. (pics)

[Bowen4Horses]

so... as i'm sure you're all bored to death with me going on about. i have completely lost my confidence and as a result Raff has been turned out/on holiday for about 9 months now.

over the last month, i've dragged him around in hand, i've PLODDED round a school a few times, and i've tried to get brave. most attempts at riding result in me crying. sometimes even being sick.

the other day i had a dream i was brave, and now i'm determined to stop being ruled by fear.

and today i hacked out.

we only walked (back man's instructions) but i did it!! not just that, he was good, i didn't cry/jump off/spew.

all in all a GOOD RESULT!

here are some pics..:

view from on board (ears wondering what i'm rustling about in my pocket for... sweets?)

NEW STIRRUPS!!! thank you Joeanne!

hacking home, on the buckle...

next hack = tomorrow!

 

[Shysmum]

HURRAH !!!!!!!! Well done you !!! And just look at those shiny new stirrups sm x

 

[somethingorother]

Yayyyy, well done!!! Just in time for lots of lovely summer hacks. So glad you enjoyed it and your boy was good

 

[Sarah Sum1]

Awww that is fab!! Great to see you are getting your confidence back

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

Well done you, confidence is a tough nut to crack, hope you have many more nice rides out

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Well done chick!!

Roll on camp!!

 

[scally]

Pssst since your breast enlargement, I think you need a bigger hi-viz jacket thought

our very own little Katie Price .

 

[joeanne]

Oh bloody well done you!
Little steps all add up, and before you know it you will be back on form!

 

[Pedantic]

Fandabidosi, well done , looks like you got the same stirrups as me, the flexi jobbees off ebay perhaps

 

[Bowen4Horses]

Pssst since your breast enlargement, I think you need a bigger hi-viz jacket thought

our very own little Katie Price .

i actually hate you...

the shame... they won't let me into horsecamp if they see those pics...

 

[TallyHo123]

that's fab, well done

 

[Cash]

Ahh congrats
Here's to a summer of hacking!

 

[JenJ]

Great stuff \0/

Very well done xx

 

[Tharg]

Well done!

 

[Archiesmummy]

Oh, what fabulous news. Well done you xxx As one who has confidence issues I totally understand how you feel. Good luck and enjoy your riding x

 

[RSL]

fantastic news x

 

[MochaDun]

That's brilliant news, well done!

 

[Nickijem]

Oh well done you!
I know just what it is like to have confidence issues too. Here's to some lovely summer hacks - lets hope the weather is good this summer

 

[Tiffany]

That's fantastic news - well done. Bet you can't wait for tomorrow's hack

 

[m3gan]

Congrats! Onwards and upwards!!!

 

[wizbit]

massive well done i know exactly how it feels. Big achievements

 

[MrsMozartletoe]

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee *boings around the room*

 

[Tamba]

WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!
hope you grow in confidence now!!!!!!!!

 

[Ebenezer_Scrooge]

Well done, fantastic news keep it up!!! xx

 

[Riverboy]

YAY!! Well done you!! Be proud of yourself and onwards and upwards! You'll be there in no time hon xx

 

[scally]

You did so well, the smile on your face when you came back said it all, even better the pictures that showed how relaxed you were and had taken your hands of your safety strap (I was the one panicking and about to get in the car to see where you all were after an hour).

PS Camp would like you to attend in a bikini bottoms and your hi viz vest only

 

[indiat]

Well done, I know how much this was upsetting you. Another positive post, along with MrsM's!

 

[CBAnglo]

Well done! Hope R felt better after his session?

 

[Spudlet]

**Does a dance of supportiveness**

It's brilliant, that point where you suddenly realise that you trust them enough to wander along on the buckle isn't it?

 

[rachyhorsiehib]

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