OMG I've just fallen off George - quite shaken

I know exactly how you are feeling as I came off my Mare about 2 years ago now and she bolted for home. (My other horse was being ridden by my friend and he followed). Both went across a main road at about 6 in the evening and how neither of them got hit by a car, I will never know, but they didn't. I cried my eyes out when I got back to the yard and saw they were all safe. (((Hugs))) to you, and don't let it keep you awake tonight (I thought about what could have been for days). Get back on as soon as you can.
 
Trish I know we have been talking about this via text but I just wanted to say, massive hugs, and again, glad you are both ok.

As we were saying about the sun beng bright and low in the sky, Lance was extra spooky and nappy too, you know George hasnt got a bad bone in his body and Im sure if you take it slowly your confidence will soon be back up.

You know im just on the end of the phone if you need to chat. xxx
 
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Oh dear, and you were doing so well. There are so many positives to come from this little indiscretion ...

Your first fall so dont need to fear it anymore
Soft landing
Now knowing that George will make his way home
He is traffic proof
YO, instructor and friends will all rally around for you
You now have bruises to show people
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A great deal can be learnt from this and it is important that you get back on asap. Lots of good advice here and a good one from H's mum too.

Welcome to the club hunni xxx

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I like the way you look at things!
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Hugs to you and George
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Glad you both got home safe.

It's true what someone has said, no horse is completely 100% and as a new horse owner it can be frightening that our 'perfect' horse can do something silly - it has certainly happened to me.


Please, please remember though that he is great for 99% of the time and I'm sure you will be more prepared if it happened again. Even the most experienced riders/horses come a cropper sometimes.

I'm glad that you have made arrangements to go out again soon.

Great advice from everyone on here - the list of positives is good - so is the advice to have a Radox bath and then a glass of wine to relax.
 
massive hugs (((( ))))) and I'm really glad you are both ok. I have no great advice to offer as I am a nervous and beginner rider but I loved what Llwyncwn said about all the positives you can take. Good luck with your lesson tomorrow and on Wednesday
 
So sorry to hear you've had a horrid day. As others have said, just build yourself back up again & go out with other for a poottle until your confidence returns (which it will)
A glass of vino & a hot bath will hopefully make you feel a bit better ((((hugs))) & I'll see you on the 20th
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Sorry to hear this, G_G, but i am very glad that neither of you were hurt. I've come off my share horse twice in the past week while out hacking (the second time only yesterday), and the damage to one's pride is much worse than the damage to one's body.

I would definitely advise hacking out with another sensible horse as soon as possible. i went out this morning with another livery at the yard and her laid-back horse and it was the best thing that could have happened, because Brook was really calm and sensible, following Star's lead.

Having the first fall on a new horse is a good thing, in my book, because at least then you don't have that niggle at the back of your mind about what the fall will be like. I was lucky that Brook and i were both fine when we got back to the yard - I took her back into the indoor school and worked her for a bit, just so that she doesn't think that me falling off immediately ends all work for the day.

I hope you are not too sore tomorrow, and that George isn't either, and that you are both hacking out again together soon.
 
Dems orses are bu...ers!!!!! I have one who used to fly buck from time to time. The trouble is i knew if he got me off he'd go home!!!! I learnt to hang on to the reins come hell or high water...yep I was dragged through mud etc...but I was not going to walk home!!!!
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Get a friend to hack out with you next time. If you dont want to canter then dont. Never feel pushed to do anything you are not happy about. It is your hobby and a hobby is to be enjoyed!
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OMG I'm glad ur both ok. From ur previous posts it sounds very out of character for him to do that so try not to dwell on it too much. It's good ur getting back on soon, build ur confidence back up in the school and I'm sure you'll be out again soon even if it's a quick five minute outing
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Hey, I hope you are feeling better today - what a horrid and frightening thing to happen. I agree with everyone, it does sound out of character for him so my advice is try not to dwell on it and get back on him as soon as possible If you have an understanding OH, maybe you could ask him to come with you on foot just to give you an extra confidence boost the first time you go back out?

My boss gave me a great piece of advice once when I was nervous riding a scatty youngster. He said
"if that horse plays up you are going to tense up and react pretty quick regardless, so why waste your energy and emotion working yourself up before he's done anything?"

This really helped me so I thought I would share it with you.
Good luck [[[[hugs]]]]
 
Not nice at all - I had a similar experience a couple of years ago when my horse spooked and I fell off (complete incompetence on my part) and got loose on the roads. Fortunately neither of us came to any harm but it gave me a real fright. Just try to think positively, about all the times you had a nice ride and didn't come off, rather than the one time you did, and stick to doing things you're comfortable with for now.
Take it slowly and your confidence will come back.
 
Really sorry to hear this. I have a real phobia about falling off so refuse to do it at all times
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At least you've gained some additional experience to add to your belt - you know you can fall off now & live to tell the tale.

I would think the act of him galloping home & you losing all control is possibly more damaging to your confidence than the actual fall itself & I also think a bit of TFT would be a good idea.

I would say a positive thing is that you've learnt how NOT to best handle George if ever you find yourself in this situation again. If he naps again (which planting all 4's in fear basically is...), a better & safer approach would be to MAKE him stand - for longer than he wants to. It can be disconcerting if they are genuinely frightened as you can feel their heart pounding which can feel like a ticking time bomb if you're nervous (been there!), but try to relax youself whilst remaining prepared JUST in case they spin round - talk to him - laugh, tell him he's daft & give his neck a little rub whilst still keeping hold of the reins correctly. You need to just sit it out rather than put him under pressure - even if the episode takes 30 minutes or whatever. And if ever he does run off again, you need to try to be super quick to pull him up before he gets up any speed - at this point you forget about his mouth or whatever & use strength as well as technique.

Don't worry, you'll get your confidence back but just take it gradually.
 
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Sorry to hear you have come a cropper. Some excellent advice already given on here, just wanted to offer some hugs. I would really also recommend the TFT too.

Hbx
 
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