Well things are going fantastically well with Molly. I am trotting really well on her now and am relaxed and confident when we are hacking out.
So I feel that I am ready to move onto cantering her. Now I have cantered a few times over the last few months but still nervous about cantering her for the first time, is that normal?
She threw a shoe tonight so should I wait till her shoe is back on or would she be alright in the school so long as she doesn't appear foot sore?
I have to say she is the perfect horse for me, even when she is silly she doesnt scare me, she just makes me feel I will be doing everything eventually because me and her are just right.
Also any advice for combating those cantering nerves would appreciated. My canter is technically very poor and I really need to practice it but knowing that scares me. Catch 22 I know I am not very good or secure in canter so I get scared of doing it but the only way I will get better is to practice which involves cantering.
So I feel that I am ready to move onto cantering her. Now I have cantered a few times over the last few months but still nervous about cantering her for the first time, is that normal?
She threw a shoe tonight so should I wait till her shoe is back on or would she be alright in the school so long as she doesn't appear foot sore?
I have to say she is the perfect horse for me, even when she is silly she doesnt scare me, she just makes me feel I will be doing everything eventually because me and her are just right.
Also any advice for combating those cantering nerves would appreciated. My canter is technically very poor and I really need to practice it but knowing that scares me. Catch 22 I know I am not very good or secure in canter so I get scared of doing it but the only way I will get better is to practice which involves cantering.
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