I think having my mare on the gallops successfully and her being such an angel in all respects at this new yard (heat plays a part lol) and starting to ride out with them on the gallops on their horses is giving me such a confidence boost it will help me handle my own when have a "moment" :smile:
I was saying to hubby last night that I never thought I would be on the gallops with them and was watching from the side lines thinking wow look at them, in awe, wishing I had that nerve more than anything as they make it look so easy and seem always in control with no fear (not realising it is the fitness thing is more the issue haha) :giggle:
As Ive got older I have conf issues never had in the saddle when younger and although itching to have a go at something my nerves stop me and I am convinced I am incapable of it. I think cos I have done it and enjoyed it so much and doing it again whoop whoop and now telling my usually grit your teeth and get on with type hubby not to be nervous when he has a go that I am going to be less nervous at shows of what mine are capable of if that makes sense??
Only thing I have to achieve is our lanky on the gallops haha as he has to learn to not bolt and he is a big lad. Hubby has had a hairy ride or two on it so far so our next approach is to go out with horse from yard who knows the routine of steady lap and stop at gate lol whereas mine didn't so raced each other first time and next time he wanted to do same again. :giggle:
He was stuffy in the arena as fed up being schooled and now he has blown off the cobwebs he is more forward and keen yet behaving which is nice to see. Madam has blown off the cobwebs and is calmer and less spooky :cloud9:
I was saying to hubby last night that I never thought I would be on the gallops with them and was watching from the side lines thinking wow look at them, in awe, wishing I had that nerve more than anything as they make it look so easy and seem always in control with no fear (not realising it is the fitness thing is more the issue haha) :giggle:
As Ive got older I have conf issues never had in the saddle when younger and although itching to have a go at something my nerves stop me and I am convinced I am incapable of it. I think cos I have done it and enjoyed it so much and doing it again whoop whoop and now telling my usually grit your teeth and get on with type hubby not to be nervous when he has a go that I am going to be less nervous at shows of what mine are capable of if that makes sense??
Only thing I have to achieve is our lanky on the gallops haha as he has to learn to not bolt and he is a big lad. Hubby has had a hairy ride or two on it so far so our next approach is to go out with horse from yard who knows the routine of steady lap and stop at gate lol whereas mine didn't so raced each other first time and next time he wanted to do same again. :giggle:
He was stuffy in the arena as fed up being schooled and now he has blown off the cobwebs he is more forward and keen yet behaving which is nice to see. Madam has blown off the cobwebs and is calmer and less spooky :cloud9: