I've been riding for about 2 years now, once or twice a week. After about 1 and a half years, i had a bad fall, and I lost most of my confidence. Although it was on a pony, I injured my back and it hurt! After that I lost most of my confidence and was scared to ride. Does anyone have any tips to get my confidence back? Thanks!! Please help!! :D
i have taught people where i work that if you have had a fall, just get straight back on
get on a quiet horse and have it lead around if you like, do this over and over again then you can go around by yourself if you like then once your confidence grows you can go on types of horses then..
i have had so many responses from people saying that they went from being scared of going towards their own horse to going to shows, cantering, jumping, anything really,, give it time and you'll get there :)
Hope that helped,, :)
Oct 09, 2009 Rating
I had a bad fall to! by: Anonymous
I had a very bad fall a couple weeks ago,and i was SCARED TO DEATH to get back on to. I didn't want to stop riding cuz i have a true passion for it. The trick is to get on a very well behaved horse so when you get on one that is a little tougher, it won't be as tuff. Hope this helps!