[daly]

hi everyone i think i will be ready to go back riding in a week or so after my fall. But i am really nervous this time round.It is a horrible feelin my gut is churning thinking of being back in the saddle but in the other hand i am missing riding soooo much its like being on a rollercoaster with all these different feelins.I have been going up the stables grooming and feeding basil and as i thought that would be a good step to take before starting to ride again....WELL il close here as i feel as i am moaning on and on i suppose these feelins are completley normal il try to keep my self on the saddle rather then the floor!!!

[Zoomarsgirl]

Do you have a trainer that will help you get your confidence back? Take your time, don't rush things. I'm sure you will feel better once you're riding again as long as you take things slow. I hope you're feeling confident back in the saddle soon! Good luck!

[daly]

thank you for your kind advice i am sure if i ask for help it will be there i will have to have a couple of lesson a week for a few weeks to gain confidence again!xx

[BuddyPalAmiga]

Good luck! The confidence does come back eventually

[Dusty1979]

That's a very good idea you have - work with your horse on the ground. Regain your confidence with ground work. Show yourself that you can control this horse's movements on the ground and in time that will transfer over to your work under saddle. Ground work, done properly, can develop the trust and confidence that both the horse and rider have in each other.

Best wishes from here too. As has already been mentioned, take it slow. If you hurry to get back in the saddle before you are ready it may set you back even further. The strong desire you have to ride again will work to your advantage. Just give it time.

Good luck!

[daly]

thank you guys i feel a bit better with all your great advice! i know i should take it slow and i will do just that its just really hard not to want to rush it as in a way i feel a little let down by my self feelin this way do you know what i mean?i know that sounds silly.xxx

[Xiphias]

Hi and welcome to the forum....good luck with getting back on your horse, just take a few lessons, and relax, and you gain your confidence back...

Cathy

[daly]

thank you for all your advice this forum is just brillent i have gave my trainner a call today and asked if she could do me a program to help me rebuild my confidence and we are going to do some flat work in the school and some non stirriup work to help my balance ect... i think i will stick to going up the school just doing basics before progressing towards bigger things!!!!xx

[horseyfrk145]

Welcome to HGS - good luck. You will work through your confidence issues with time.

[Lacys Mom]

Welcome, and best of luck to you regaining your confidence It WILL return, just give yourself plenty of time, let your trainer help you, and you'll get there.