Problem, what would you do??

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Im supose to be boxing Arch over to my friends Mums place tomorrow to go for a ride with her and her Mum.
Trouble is, Ive had confidence problems on Arch after having a really bad fall on him about a year ago. My confidence is sky high at the mo and we're doing really well.
So, heres the problem Im faced with........I not sure if I should go because they like fast rides and Arch will get upset riding in a group (well, 3) and if they go charging off theres a big chance he will get very upset and have a bucking fit!
Thing is, my friends mum is the owner of an esate agencey firm who is a possible sponsor!!!! So by not going, Im worried this will ruin my chances of getting them as a sponsor!

What should I do? pleeeeease help me
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Ask your friend what kind of pace they are intending to do for the ride? Can you also put your horse in front if it canters?
 
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Ask your friend what kind of pace they are intending to do for the ride? Can you also put your horse in front if it canters?

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Yea, I was thinking of asking her.
Ill text her and see what the plan is.
Trouble is I was jumping with her in the indoor school the other night and she just charges about jumping like a loon and with Arch still being young, I take things steady so he learns!!
 
As horse riders they should understand your concern, talk to them honeslty and raise your issue. If they do want to go charging a round, maybe youshouldnt go. Its terrible to see some ones confidence knocked
 
I agree with flintus. When you are riding in a group it is common sence to show courtesy to others. When ever we do a yard ride it is so important to look after the weakest member of the group. Once someones confidence has been shattered it is very difficult to get it back.

Speak with your friends and voice your concerns. Go and have a good time on the understanding that you can dictate the pace and there are no yea-haa gallops.

You never know, this could boost your confidence even more
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definately explain the problem. They are horsey, they will understand!! I wouldn't go if it could possible risk having your confidence shattered (I've been there and done that!)

Confidence is such a fragile thing....gone in a second and can take months to restore!
 
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