Hi as a little girl I had family with horses and would happily jump on anything without a second thought.... 20+ years out of the saddle and it was suggested that I try horse therapy to help manage my mental health (I suffer with manic depression and social anxiety). I had some lessons, fell in love again, loaned a horse, had a nasty fall, lost all my confidence and gave up My lovely husband however wouldn't let me get away so easily, he says he couldn't believe how settled my health was while I was spending time at the yard. Last October a friend had to quit riding for her own health and my husband decided he surprise me by buying her mare as an early christmas present as he know I adored her.
Since when, I've moved her to a lovely local yard and spent endless hours bonding with grooming and some very light groundwork but... Lulu hasn't be so much as sat on for about 3 years, foaled last spring and it turned out would't take a bit thanks to a mouth full of sores and sharp teeth not having seen a dentist for years (obviously I've sorted that).
So here's the thing, now she's seen the vet, dentist, farrier & back man, how do I help her return to work and rebuild my confidence to actually ride. She's an amazing horse and I don't want to spoil her or set myself back any further. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me
Since when, I've moved her to a lovely local yard and spent endless hours bonding with grooming and some very light groundwork but... Lulu hasn't be so much as sat on for about 3 years, foaled last spring and it turned out would't take a bit thanks to a mouth full of sores and sharp teeth not having seen a dentist for years (obviously I've sorted that).
So here's the thing, now she's seen the vet, dentist, farrier & back man, how do I help her return to work and rebuild my confidence to actually ride. She's an amazing horse and I don't want to spoil her or set myself back any further. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me