So happy just need to share :)

[Tilda]

I rode my pony properly today (meaning more than just a very nervous walk) for the first time since my horrendous fall in July! We did walk, trot and canter in the school and even dealt with a scary lorry which isn't usually parked by the school!

I am so grateful to my yard managers for their help and support. 2 weeks ago I decided after she had thrown all her toys out of the pram on the lunge that I would never ride her again, however thanks to one of the YMs riding her and proving that she isn't a nutter she just needs work and the other talking non stop to me while I was riding today I managed it and more importantly I enjoyed it and she was really well behaved!

So pointless post but hopefully it will give some of the other nervous people out there some hope

 

[brighteyes]

Good for you. Don't push yourself and focus on the good stuff. Lucky you to have supportive people around you. It gets easier to be put off the older you get. Stick with the positive people.

 

[Chestnutmare]

That's great news, hope it all continues to be good for you both....
Always nice to have that 'extra' kick up the bum isn' it

 

[SavingGrace]

Thats fantastic Just take your time - baby steps is better for the long term than giant leaps

 

[Annandalelass]

Congratulations

You should be so proud of yourself, I have had confidence issues in the past due to a couple of bad falls, and it takes a huge amount of courage to get back in the saddle and try again - so well done you

 

[dafthoss]

YAY and well done to you

 

[Django Pony]

Yay! Well done you! x

 

[Tilda]

Thanks everyone I am quite overwhelmed with the replies I have got

Baby steps it will be next step is to try riding with the floodlights on as in I need to ride in the dark at least twice a week, YM will ride her first and then I'll just have a little walk round. I know we'll have ups and downs but after today I feel like I actually might be able to cope with them!

Luckily my lovely YM is going to hack her for me so she doesn't get bored and so I can see how she behaves. And I have been hacking YMs lovely safe horse to get my confidence back and even had my first canter out yesterday so a good weekend all round!

 

[SavingGrace]

Having a lovely YO makes all the difference doesn't it? x

 

[Tilda]

It certainly does I think I would have given up by now without them

 

[dafthoss]

glad you have found someone to support you and hoping you have many more happy rides in the future

 

[KVH]

Well done! Hope you are proud of yourself.. you should be.
I also suffer from confidence issues so know how you feel!

 

[Twinkle Twinkle]

Well done you

 

[Chellebean]

Well done

So pleased for you xx