Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply to my long post regarding my worries with Rosie.
Some positive news! - decided I had to bite the bullet and get out by myself today, so went to catch her, following fair ladys advice, clipped leadrope on, gave piece of carrot and started off, she followed fine.
Brushed her and tacked up, set off, she was a star, slow off the leg on the way out but I don't mind that, we went all the way round the block - about a mile and a half - she did hesitate at a couple of things but went on with encouragement. No real napping. So I am made up at the moment.
Thanks again to everyone who made me feel more positive yesterday
Some positive news! - decided I had to bite the bullet and get out by myself today, so went to catch her, following fair ladys advice, clipped leadrope on, gave piece of carrot and started off, she followed fine.
Brushed her and tacked up, set off, she was a star, slow off the leg on the way out but I don't mind that, we went all the way round the block - about a mile and a half - she did hesitate at a couple of things but went on with encouragement. No real napping. So I am made up at the moment.
Thanks again to everyone who made me feel more positive yesterday