Bonni73
New User
Hi all, this is the first time I have ever used a forum so please bear with me if I gabble but I thought I would give it a go . My main problem is nerves and wondered if anyone had any good ideas. I came back into riding after a 20 year break 6 years ago and have had my boy for 4 now. He is the most honest horse in the world and for the first 2 years put up with everything. I have regular lessons, hack out, school and have even done some low level endurance rides but the issue I can't seem to get over is if for any reason I have a break it takes me a while to get my nerves back. Prime example now, we are just over an abscess and he is sound and raring to go. I go for a little plod to make sure all is well and understandably he is feeling mighty fine, does a whoop whoop we are out and I tense up. He then finds everything he can to spook at because hey what's mummy scared of. That doesn't help the washing machine in my stomach. I know I will get over it but it's frustrating that I do it in the first place and I am ten steps back again. I am such a what if person too, I come back from a ride all grins but then think before I get on again, well what if he does this or does that. It's so silly because he has done nothing I can't handle. Any tips? or at least please tell me I am not the only neurotic one out there?