Confidence can come back!!

[claire]

I have not posted on here for a long time. Over the last few years at different times i have posted about my ever failing confidence, having to sell my pony, feeling sick & panicy, jumping off, refusing to canter (me that is). Then riding the most fantastic pony ever Giles who completely re built my confidence not once but twice!! 2 years ago began our second journey he looked after me again & the more confident i became the more fun he gave me, the last year before he was sold was just the most amazing fun ever. Once he had gone i feared i would never be anywhere near as confident with anything else but this little guy (13.2 welsh cob) totally set me up. I now have 4 top horses to ride & i love it all. Occasionally i feel a little apprehensive but i can think positive & do what ever it is & even enjoy it!! I am just a happy hacker who may pop a little jump here & there but that's all i want it makes me so happy!!

I hope i don't sound smug i just wanted to share with anyone struggling that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Take small steps & believe in yourself & don't give up. It really is worth it.

[wabuska]

What a fantastic post and something to cheer on anyone who can't believe you can recover. So pleased for you Claire!! X

[Mellymoo]

Brilliant!! Really glad you're enjoying riding again. It's a good feeling, and I think I enjoy riding more now than I did before I lost my nerve and got it back.

[happysnail]

That's awesome and so inspirational x

[narkymare]

I so so agree!!! Just 2 months ago i was jumping off at first sign of a spook - my confidence jsut disapeared after a bad hacking experience)
now thanks to fab yard mates who hav ehacked my boy out for me to get him back into (my nerves affected him - vicious circle) tehn taking me out riding my boy with them on their horses (totally focussed on looking after an dhelping us rather than enjoying the hack themselves) my confidence is well and truly back - as my other post says the polite hi viz has also made me feel better.
High Five Claire !!!!!!
- isnt it the best feeling in the world, especially when youve been so low you really thought it would never come back !!!!!

[fth]

this is SUCH a great story! an inspiration -- thanks for posting it!

Cathy

[mrsc]

Inspirational!, It makes me feel easier, to know im not alone. Thanks.

[roanmare]

Yay good to know that you've got through it and are enjoying your horses again.
It gives me hope that I will too x

[claire]

Thanks guys, Happy riding to you all for 2012!!!!