Should i go back jumping??

[fuzzle]

Hi everyone,
Im 41 and i use to love my showjumping i had to retire my showjumper 10 years ago and i have never got over loosing her and be truthful never jumped after that, as time as passed ive found myself with a fab horse and my heart really wants to go back jumping but my brain is telling me that i don t know how to jump anymore, do you think that i should go back jumping or to leave it in the passed. Ps i do have a pro showjumping instructor but have had no lessons for 10 years do i be truthful with him but im scared that he will think my riding is terrible after such a long time not jumping, what would you do if you were me xxxx

 

[emma.is]

have a go! You sound like your heart is in it, start slowly, maybe with just one small fence up and if you enjot it go back to your lessons

oh and pictures

 

[fuzzle]

Thanks hun, you know what mind over matter hey !!! i worry too much what other people think, i just want to go back the way i left so maybe i will forget the age matter book my lessons and sneak off and have them lessons and prove to myself that i can do it!!! the worst comes the worst i will hate it or hit the deck, you only live once and maybe you have given me the encouragement to go and do it!!! THANKYOU HUN

 

[BlizzardBudd]

Go for it sounds like you'll regret not trying it again also remember the updates and pics

 

[HollyWoozle]

Crack on! Just be truthful with the instructor and say that you'd like to try jumping again but it's been a long time, then they can start you off gently. There's no shame in that!

I bet you'll love it once you get going!

 

[fuzzle]

Lesson booked for next week!!!!! Will post you pictures!!!! lol even the one if i hit the deck!!!! IM GOING TO GO FOT IT!!!!!!!!!!

You have all given me the confidence to do it THANKYOU ALL SO MUCH!!!

 

[princessa81]

FUZZLE!

go for it!

im 31 and hadnt jumped since i was 16( i used to compete at local level only) but loved it. im also dying to get back into it but am terrified! i used to be the mad one at the yard who used to ride the crazy horses and jump silly heights. i think self preservation has kicked in as im still to pop over a cross pole with my new boy : )

have a go!

x

 

[PingPongPony]

Go for it And remember that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! Your instructor is there to help so they'll understand. And i'm sure your brain and your body will soon remember, you'll do great Just rememeber, it doesn't matter what anyone thinks, as long as you and your horse are happy and having fun thats all that matters Awaiting a full report with pictures Have fun!!!

 

[fuzzle]

You sound just like me!!! i was full of gutts jump everyones horses and even did point to point fences ive just got mard over the years, this year im setting myself the challenge and next year hopefully go back competing, but got that 1st lesson to get over all my fears and hopefully this time next week i will be telling you all about it, hey if i can do it you can too!!! keep in touch hun and i can update you and you can let me know how your getting on too!!!

YOU CAN DO IT GIRL GO FOR IT TOO!!!!

 

[princessa81]

im gonna book a lesson for next week! my hubby is gonna go to timber merchants to get me some poles made up to paint. im sending positive vibes!xx

 

[LisaS]

Go for it, you'll regret it if you don't have another try

 

[fuzzle]

Oh fantastic!!!!! proud of you!!!! hey want your pictures too please keep intouch and let us know how you are getting on sooooooo can t wait!!!

 

[princessa81]

man alive im getting excited like a child! well its either that or the sugar in the 3 massive cookies ive just eaten lol...oink.

i would post pics and stuff but as im new to this forum thing it wont let me? i dont know if its because im so new that i havent posted enough?
xx

 

[cowboylover]

Go FUZZLE!!!!

I am so pleased you booked it an I can't wait to hear about it.

I had my 1st lesson in 15 years and ride in 10 year a month ago and so excited, love being back. I had to fill a form in to say what was my level and I put walking without a lead rein but my my 2nd lesson I was cantering and now trying to do a mini show jumping comp on the last bank holiday of the August.

 

[fuzzle]

That is so good to hear!!! be so pleased with yourself that it fantastic to be cantering so soon too!!!! you have to keep us posted on how you get on!!! we will have to set up a little group where we all keep intouch you have all given me sooooo much confidence which i was lacking thankyou all so much want photos of you all and updates!!!!!!