yaddowshad
Well-Known Member
I DID IT, I RODE MY HORSE TODAY.
For anyone who asked me to keep them updated I rode my horse today.
Ive been spending alot of time with them grooming, lunging ect ect and went ahead and bought myself a Bates Innove (extended blocks) saddle.
The saddle is so beautiful I just had to get on and try it.
I tacked him up this morning and was shaking like a leaf and i kept telling myself imagine hes a small pony not the 18hh that he is.
Every one was watching me so i plucked up the courage to admit I was very nervous, everyone seemed to understand and a girl came down the arena with me.
In all honesty my ego got the better of me, how could i let this young girl see me shaking and crying, so I just led him to the mounting block, prayed to a higher authority and got on him.
He just stood there not a movement, of course my stirrups were too damned short so i had to mess about with them whilst i tried to contain my impusle to throw up.
We walked around the arena, God that saddle is fantastic, legs in the correct position and it made me feel so secure.
I soon forgot how nervous i was and actually started to enjoy it, we only walked but I felt great.
I cannot explain how good i feel at the moment, I know it probably wont be all plain sailing it never is with horses but at least i got on him and thats after 9 months of pure hell.
THANK YOU to all of you who offered support and the use of their horses, if it wasnt for you i wouldnt of done what i did today, just admitting my problems is helping me to get over them.
Im not ready for anything serious yet, one small step at a time, but i am more positive about it.
And to anyone thinking of getting a Bates Innova, DO IT, THEY ARE FANTASTIC, its given me that extra boost which i obviously needed, worth every penny just to get on my horse again.
I will update when I next do something exciting, like a trot!!!!!!!!!!
For anyone who asked me to keep them updated I rode my horse today.
Ive been spending alot of time with them grooming, lunging ect ect and went ahead and bought myself a Bates Innove (extended blocks) saddle.
The saddle is so beautiful I just had to get on and try it.
I tacked him up this morning and was shaking like a leaf and i kept telling myself imagine hes a small pony not the 18hh that he is.
Every one was watching me so i plucked up the courage to admit I was very nervous, everyone seemed to understand and a girl came down the arena with me.
In all honesty my ego got the better of me, how could i let this young girl see me shaking and crying, so I just led him to the mounting block, prayed to a higher authority and got on him.
He just stood there not a movement, of course my stirrups were too damned short so i had to mess about with them whilst i tried to contain my impusle to throw up.
We walked around the arena, God that saddle is fantastic, legs in the correct position and it made me feel so secure.
I soon forgot how nervous i was and actually started to enjoy it, we only walked but I felt great.
I cannot explain how good i feel at the moment, I know it probably wont be all plain sailing it never is with horses but at least i got on him and thats after 9 months of pure hell.
THANK YOU to all of you who offered support and the use of their horses, if it wasnt for you i wouldnt of done what i did today, just admitting my problems is helping me to get over them.
Im not ready for anything serious yet, one small step at a time, but i am more positive about it.
And to anyone thinking of getting a Bates Innova, DO IT, THEY ARE FANTASTIC, its given me that extra boost which i obviously needed, worth every penny just to get on my horse again.
I will update when I next do something exciting, like a trot!!!!!!!!!!
